Workshops, Training, Funding & Opportunities
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York & North Yorkshire Creative Industries Network has launched a new website designed to promote the region's artists and performers: |
www.creativenorthyorkshire.com
The site provides:
Information and opportunities for arts workers in York & North Yorkshire.
Information about creative businesses that are available for work and commissions throughout the UK and abroad.
Directory listing individuals and organisations working in York & North Yorkshire’s creative industries, including how to contact them and find out about their work.
Listings for creative industry events and activities, such as trade fairs, exhibitions, performances, conferences, seminars and commissions.
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The Arts Award is a national qualification which supports young people to develop as artists and arts leaders. Young people aged between 11-25 can achieve Bronze, Silver and Gold Arts Awards, equivalent to levels 1, 2 and 3 on the national qualifications framework.
Bronze Arts Award courses for 16 - 18 year olds who are not in education, employment or training [NEET] are available at centres in Scarborough, Malton, Thirsk, Selby and Harrogate.
There are four parts to a Bronze Arts Award:
Taking part in an arts activity This can be any arts or media activity which you enjoy and want to improve your skill and extend your interest in
Going to arts events You must attend at least one arts event. Record your views, collect programmes and other information and share these with others
Arts heroes and heroines Which artist or arts practitioner do you admire? Research the story of his or her artistic career
Arts apprenticeship Share your skills by helping to run a workshop, or performing / presenting to a group
You need to collect and record evidence of everything you do along the way.
For more information you can contact the Connexions centre for your area:
See www.connexions-direct.com
Or you can get in touch with an Arts Award adviser:
Scarborough Area |
Corinna Sutherland |
T 01723 354461 |
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Malton,
Thirsk
Selby, Harrogate Areas |
Angela Hall |
T 01845 526536
M 0771 5758332 |
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Artist Recruitment
Artists are required by Rural Arts to run courses/training at their media studio in Thirsk and on an outreach basis for community groups across North Yorkshire: Dreamweaver, Photoshop, digital photography and basic internet skills (UK Online).
If you are interested, please send your CV to Rural Arts or contact us on 01845 526536/e:Janice@ruralarts.org
Preparing to Teach
The Old Courthouse, Thirsk
We may run this course in the future - if you would like to register your interest, please email Caroline Parker at Rural Arts:
E caroline@ruralarts.org
A new 5 day course for artists who teach, or would like to get involved in Lifelong Learning.
This course leads to a VRQ Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) qualification, now a requirement for all those who are new to teaching,
training or tutoring on publicly funded courses. It also forms the first step towards
a Level 3/4 Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector.
For more information about the PTLLS qualification, go to www.cityandguilds.com
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Business Link Training
The Old Courthouse, Thirsk
22nd March 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Exploring self employment
14th April 9.30am - 12.30pm
Exploring self employment
28th April 9.30am - 12.30pm
Exploring self employment
10th May 9.30am - 12.30pm
Producing your business plan
12th May 9.30am - 12.30pm
Marketing your new business
17th May 9.30am - 12.30pm
Financial forecasting
19th May 9.30am - 12.30pm
Practical selling skills
Business Link training is FREE
For more information and to book:
T 08456 048 048
E events@businesslinkyorkshire.co.uk
www.businesslinkyorkshire.co.uk
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The Science City York Micro Business Grant
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This grant
provides up to £500 on a matched-funding basis to young creative, science and technology based businesses located in York and North Yorkshire. The grant can be used for any purpose which will help your business to survive or grow. The application process is simple and a decision will be made within 7 days.
So if your business meets the following criteria:
Creative, science or technology based
Located in York or North Yorkshire
Trading for less than 18 months
Has not already received significant public or private sector funding
E-mail andy.gurnell@sciencecityyork.org.uk
This is a matched-funding award where the business is required to contribute at least 50% of the costs. The scheme is open to businesses operating as sole traders, partnerships or limited companies.
Science City York provides support to technology-based businesses in York and North Yorkshire, and promotes three technology business clusters: Bioscience York, Creative York, and IT & Digital York. It was established in 1998 as a partnership between the City of York Council and the University of York, and is supported by Yorkshire Forward and Business Link.
Science City York is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales, no. 06139121.
Registered office: Moorgate House, Clifton Moor, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4WY.
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Update on North Yorkshire Open Studios
Subject to funding, NYOS 2010 will take place over the weekends of 12/13 and 19/20 June. Application forms, information about applying and selection will be available for downloading from the Art Connections and other websites from early November. This information will also be available via email. Electronic applications are encouraged, however hard copies of the application forms can also be mailed out on request.
Subject to confirmation of funding, the deadline for applications is Friday 15 January 2010. It has been agreed that there will be an application fee of £10 payable by all applicants to support administration costs. For 2010, the entry fee for artists who are selected will remain at £45 and commission (including sales made during private views) will remain at 15%.
For further information, please contact Christine Keogh/Marcia Whitham on 01756 748529/email:admin@art-connections.org.uk.
www.artconnections.org.uk
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