We were disappointed to hear that Walsall Council, unlike other areas in the West Midlands have not reopened their libraries following the end of the national lockdown, and that they will not be reopened until at least after a review in January. Ian Anstice the Editor of Public Libraries News highlighted Walsall’s decision in his…
Black Country Teacher Network and teachers in the West Midlands: Arts and cultural opportunities 2020-21 for teachers in the Black Country, and the West Midlands, with a key focus on the British Art Show 9 Exploring Visual Contemporary Arts Practices for Teachers Date: 15 December 2020 Time: 4.30pm- 5.45pm Platform: Zoom Suitable for all creative…
DESIblitz.com, provides work and skills development opportunities for young people and has developed into the leading British Asian lifestyle/news magazine with over 4m website visits per annum. They are looking for a highly skilled and focused Digital Marketing Manager to leverage DESIblitz.com’s reach by developing their capacity and capability for both inbound and outbound…
Birmingham is home to one of three Youth Opera companies led by Welsh National Opera. During lockdown, we were delighted that youth opera members from South Wales, North Wales and Birmingham have continued to meet with us, virtually, learning new ways of working via digital technology, gaining skills in performing and recording themselves from home.…
Call for proposals to provide Arts Connect and the arts and cultural sector in the West Midlands region with a programme of CPD development for Artistic Directors and Creative Producers that supports them as freelancers in their work with children and young people. Deadline: 27 November Commission Budget: The inclusive fee is up to a…
Arts Connect are seeking a consultant to work with us in developing a comprehensive framework for our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion practice, building on our current action planning. We anticipate this will involve 8 days’ work beginning in January 2021. Deadline: 27 November with interviews w/b 30 November. Fee: to be agreed with the successful…
Open to West Midlands primary, SEND and alternative provision schools. Deadline: 11 December. Arts Connect are offering to support up to 10 schools and education settings from across the West Midlands to access the training and funding to embed Discover or Explore Arts Award accreditation within their British Art Show 9 inspired creative programmes. We…
Artslink: Primary Arts Teacher Network. A virtual meeting for primary arts teachers and arts and cultural organisations Date: 3 December Time: 4.15 – 5.45pm Where: via Zoom Once upon a time in a land where teachers used storytelling to captivate and inspire children, learning across the curriculum became especially exciting. This session will explore how…
Secondary Drama Teacher Network. A Swap Shop of Ideas – virtual meeting for secondary drama teachers and arts and cultural organisations Date: 12 November Time: 4.35 – 5.45pm Where: Zoom In a time when there are many limitations on teaching drama, how are you coping with the logistics of socially distanced teaching? What creative solutions…
Arts Ambassador Schools’ Network Commission – £7,500 Deadline: 30 November 2020 (no later than 12.00 noon) CALL FOR ARTISTS/ARTS ORGANISATIONS with Fashion and textiles specialisms. Title: Who am I? Project Brief: To develop skills for children and teachers in fashion, linked to environmental issues using eco-friendly and sustainable methods, re-purposing current fashion garments. To create…
