http://www.arts-media.org//index.php/events/entry en danny@arts-media.co.uk Copyright 2009 2009-12-07T15:06:57+00:00 http://www.arts-media.org/index.php/events/entry/black_british_perspective_-_literature_and_publishing1/ http://www.arts-media.org/index.php/events/entry/black_british_perspective_-_literature_and_publishing1/#When:15:06:57Z Black British Perspectives is a series of participatory themed conversations exploring the notion of a Black British canon of work. Examining the creative process, and the environments needed for creativity to flourish and thrive, ownership, and future development. Highlighting excellence, and innovation. Literature and Publishing Date: Monday 7 December. Time: 2-4pm Location: City Inn, Granary Wharf, 2 Wharf Approach, Leeds, LS1 4BR Chaired by Nii Parkes, author and publisher, with guests, writer and publisher, Margaret Busby and author, Diran Adebayo. Further information please contact: Kadija kadijageorge@gmail.com 07980 269 139 2009-12-07T15:06:57+00:00 http://www.arts-media.org/index.php/events/entry/black_british_perspective_-_literature_and_publishing/ http://www.arts-media.org/index.php/events/entry/black_british_perspective_-_literature_and_publishing/#When:15:06:56Z Black British Perspectives is a series of participatory themed conversations exploring the notion of a Black British canon of work. Examining the creative process, and the environments needed for creativity to flourish and thrive, ownership, and future development. Highlighting excellence, and innovation. Literature and Publishing Date: Monday 7 December. Time: 2-4pm Location: City Inn, Granary Wharf, 2 Wharf Approach, Leeds, LS1 4BR Chaired by Nii Parkes, author and publisher, with guests, writer and publisher, Margaret Busby and author, Diran Adebayo. Further information please contact: Kadija kadijageorge@gmail.com 07980 269 139 2009-12-07T15:06:56+00:00 http://www.arts-media.org/index.php/events/entry/black_british_perspective_-_stage/ http://www.arts-media.org/index.php/events/entry/black_british_perspective_-_stage/#When:15:05:31Z   Black British Perspectives is a series of participatory themed conversations exploring the notion of a Black British canon of work. Examining the creative process, and the environments needed for creativity to flourish and thrive, ownership, and future development. Highlighting excellence, and innovation. Stage Date: Monday 30 November Time: 2-4pm Location: North Light Gallery, Brooke’s Mill, Armitage Bridge, Huddersfield, HD4 7NR Chaired by playwright and curator of The West Indian Front Room, Michael McMillan with guests, actor and theatre director Femi Elufowoju Jr, and dancer, choreographer Jonzi D. Further information please contact: Kadija kadijageorge@gmail.com 07980 269 139 2009-11-30T15:05:31+00:00 http://www.arts-media.org/index.php/events/entry/what_is_the_story_of_stuff/ http://www.arts-media.org/index.php/events/entry/what_is_the_story_of_stuff/#When:11:28:45Z The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute film that takes viewers on a provocative and eye-opening tour of the real costs of our consumer driven culture—from resource extraction to iPod incineration. From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this is hidden from view. It’ll teach you something, it’ll make you laugh, and it just may change the way you look at all the stuff in your life forever. An exclusive screening of the short film will take place on 28 November at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum from 2pm with post-show discussion.   The event is the final in an Autumn series of film screenings and discussion, which has been organised by singer songwriter, Verity Pabla, founder of I’m not a machine productions . INAMP is the latest outfit to emerge from the Institute for Creative Enterprise (ICE). Tickets for the event are free and are available from the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum. For more information: Film Season Flyer.pdf 2009-11-28T11:28:45+00:00 http://www.arts-media.org/index.php/events/entry/film_making_masterclass_with_jason_connery/ http://www.arts-media.org/index.php/events/entry/film_making_masterclass_with_jason_connery/#When:12:41:10Z Actor, Writer, Producer, Director and Son of ‘Sean Connery’ shares his film making expertise at the  Royal Cinema, Leamington Spa for one night only The Royal Cinema is privileged to welcome Jason Connery to the Royal Cinema for the ultimate opportunity to gain an insight into the world of film making. As an established actor, writer, producer and director, Jason will be revealing the tricks of the trade gained from over thirty years of industry experience. The evening will commence with a drinks & nibbles reception followed by a brief interview on stage led by a professional film interviewer. Jason will then give an in depth discussion into every step of the movie making process from short film to feature film and from finding the script to delivering it to the agent. There will be an exclusive screening of Jason’s feature directorial debut ‘Pandemic’, a short horror about a New Mexico veterinarian that finds herself in the midst of a horrifying pandemic where humans and animals are stricken with a horrible contagious disease. The Evening will wrap up with a Question and Answer session by the professional film interviewer. Hand outs, and notes will be distributed on the evening. Son of Sean Connery, Jason has appeared in over 30 films, television movies and series combined since his breakthrough role as Robert of Huntington in the UK television series Robin of Sherwood in 1985. He was then launched to stardom in England and he remains a cult-favourite with the show’s passionate fans. Connery has since had starring roles in feature films including Return of the Thief of Baghdad, Private Moments, Wishmaster 3: Beyond the Gates of Hell, Requiem, Shanghai Noon, Urban Ghost Story, and Macbeth. He has also starred in television movies (Liberty Kids, Merlin, Bullet to Beijing, and The Secret Life of Ian Fleming) and series (Smallville and Shoe Box Zoo.) After achieving success as an actor for over two decades, Jason is working to support the next generation of filmmakers – Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to learn essential techniques from an industry expert: www.jasonconnery.com Places are limited for the event, so early booking is advisable . Tickets are priced at £35, and are available now, by calling 01926 334418 or online www.royal-spa-centre.co.uk 2009-11-27T12:41:10+00:00 http://www.arts-media.org/index.php/events/entry/dancexchange_-_2faced_dance_company_still_breathing/ http://www.arts-media.org/index.php/events/entry/dancexchange_-_2faced_dance_company_still_breathing/#When:13:26:36Z Wed 25 – Fri 27 Nov, 8pm DanceXchange The Patrick Centre Birmingham Hippodrome Hurst Street Birmingham B5 4TB 2FaCeD DaNcE Company is back with its latest offering, Still Breathing (25-27 Nov).  Currently taking the Edinburgh Fringe Festival by storm, stunning athleticism, explosive abstract breaking and masculine vulnerability combine in this hour of unstoppable, seemingly impossible movement exploring the space we occupy.   Paul Burns, Programme Manager at DanceXchange, said; “This season we’ve got a great variety of shows that we hope will appeal not only to our regulars, but also tempt those that haven’t watched dance before to give it a try.  Tom Dale’s exclusive preview will set the tone, with The Patrick Centre transformed like never before.  Then a host of new work and UK exclusives from some of the most exciting dance makers in the region, the UK and the world, all topped off by audience favourites 2FaCeD DaNcE Company.” Tickets from £7.50* Ticket sales: 0844 338 5000 Book online: www.dancexchange.org.uk *transaction charges may apply 2009-11-25T13:26:36+00:00 http://www.arts-media.org/index.php/events/entry/is_this_the_age_of_stupid/ http://www.arts-media.org/index.php/events/entry/is_this_the_age_of_stupid/#When:11:19:30Z SUBJECT: Climate change, oil, war, politics, consumerism and human stupidity ‘The Age of Stupid’ is the new cinema documentary from the Director of ‘McLibel’ and the Producer of the Oscar-winning ‘One Day in September’. This enormously ambitious drama-documentary-animation hybrid stars Oscar-nominated Pete Postlethwaite as an old man living in the devastated world of 2055, watching ‘archive’ footage from 2008 and asking: why didn’t we stop climate change while we had the chance? An exclusive screening of the feature film will take place on 21 November at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum from 2pm with a very special post-show discussion. The event is the second in a series of film screenings and discussion, which has been organised by singer songwriter, Verity Pabla, founder of I’m not a machine productions . INAMP is the latest outfit to emerge from the Institute for Creative Enterprise (ICE). Tickets for the event cost £5 each and are available from the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum. For more information see www.ageofstupid.net For more information: Film Season Flyer.pdf 2009-11-21T11:19:30+00:00 http://www.arts-media.org/index.php/events/entry/u.dance_professional_development_day/ http://www.arts-media.org/index.php/events/entry/u.dance_professional_development_day/#When:12:31:08Z Date: Friday 13th November 2009 Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm                                     Venue: Coventry Performing Arts Service, Chase Studio Centre, Coventry Target audience: Experienced dance teachers and dance leaders who work with young people aged 12 and up.   Dancescape have teamed up with U.Dance to provide a fantastic one day training opportunity for teachers and artists in the sub-region. U.Dance is a nationwide programme, led by Youth Dance England, to create more dance opportunities for young people, across the country. U.Dance also have a professional development programme, designed by experts within the field. This training day will cover the module; Raising Choreographic Standards for Dance Performance.   This module will explore the process of choreography and creativity. It will delve into ways in which teachers and leaders can use imaginative methods to translate a stimulus into movement by communicating ideas, solving choreographic problems and overcoming challenges. The module will aim to increase the participant’s understanding of working with choreography in a variety of settings, by marrying the skills of the young people with appropriate source material and leadership styles. By distinguishing where a group is currently at and realising the potential of where that group could be, we can raise standards in choreography.   This training opportunity is subsidised by Dancescape, and is therefore provided at a cost of £15.00 per person. This will include a day of training and a resource pack to take away. There are less than 10 places left now – so please get in touch soon to book if you are interested!   To register for a place, please email hduffield@solihull.gov.uk 2009-11-13T12:31:08+00:00 http://www.arts-media.org/index.php/events/entry/black_british_perspective_-_style/ http://www.arts-media.org/index.php/events/entry/black_british_perspective_-_style/#When:14:58:26Z Black British Perspectives is a series of participatory themed conversations exploring the notion of a Black British canon of work. Examining the creative process, and the environments needed for creativity to flourish and thrive, ownership, and future development. Highlighting excellence, and innovation. Style Date: Thursday 12 November Time: 2-4pm Location: Impressions Gallery. Centenary Square, Bradford, BD1 1SD Chaired by Carol Tulloch, co-curator of Black British Style at Victoria and Albert Museum, with guests, design consultant Avis Charles, and artist Susan Stockwell. Further information please contact: Kadija kadijageorge@gmail.com 07980 269 139 2009-11-12T14:58:26+00:00 http://www.arts-media.org/index.php/events/entry/using_the_arts_to_develop_leadership_aspiration_and_potential/ http://www.arts-media.org/index.php/events/entry/using_the_arts_to_develop_leadership_aspiration_and_potential/#When:13:20:36Z Date: 12th November 2009 Time: 10 am- 4.15 pm Venue: Cornerhouse, Manchester Artsplan, the training and publications department of Artswork and the in-house training provider of ENYAN (English National Youth Arts Network) are pleased to announce the launch of a NEW Youth Arts Training Course: ‘Using the Arts to Develop Leadership, Aspiration and Potential’ that we thought you may be interested in hearing about! This course has already been successfully received in the East and South West regions with both courses fully booked and is being run for the first time in the North West, in total Artsplan boasts a portfolio of 28 specialist youth arts courses! ‘Using the Arts to develop Aspiration, Leadership and Potential’, has been created as part of the legacy for ENYAN’s 2009 Campaign and has been developed following a period of research conducted by ENYAN, throughout the 9 English regions into how participation in cultural activities can have a significant impact on young people’s development and can give young people the chance to develop important life skills such as creativity, confidence, self discipline, effective communication and the ability to work in teams. This course is suitable for anyone, professional or voluntary, seeking to use or develop the arts in their work with young people. It looks to demonstrate how the arts can be used as a mechanism to develop young people’s leadership skills, aspiration and potential. It celebrates inspirational examples of young people who have excelled through engagement in youth-led arts projects, continue to achieve well and are an inspiration to both the youth and cultural sectors at large. The course also benefits from being part facilitated by young people who have taken on leadership roles within a creative setting! Rachel Preston, Artsplan Development Manager, commented: “This course makes the case for why we should be investing time and resources into providing creative opportunities for young people that can engage and empower them.” All participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon successful completion of the course and a wealth of practical resources. Prices for each course: which include lunch and refreshments, are as follows: £150 for public sector/ commercial organisations, £130 for charities/ voluntary organisations, £110 for individual applicants/ freelancers/ youth service and limited bursaries are available to unemployed/ low waged/ full time volunteers or registered disabled applicants at £55.  If you sign up for free to www.enyan.co.uk (The English National Youth Arts Network) you can request 5% off course fees, if you book two or more places with us you can request a further 10% off course fees! To download the ENYAN ‘Young Arts Leaders’ campaign document visit www2.enyan.co.uk/download/304457542 For more information on the course and to book a place, please contact The Artsplan Team, on artsplan@artswork.org.uk or call 02380 682 535. 2009-11-12T13:20:36+00:00