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The Big Link-Up from the Cultural Learning Alliance - posted 29.7.2010 The Big Link-Up from the Cultural Learning Alliance

dates: 1 to 5 November 2010

On the week of 1 to 5 November the Cultural Learning Alliance will be leading The Big Link-Up – a celebration of the richness and strength of cultural learning, and a nationwide debate to discuss how the education and cultural sectors can work together to maintain and further this activity for children and young people.

You may have already signed up to the Cultural Learning Alliance – a year-long campaign to promote and protect cultural learning, which was launched in March. If not, you are invited to sign up now and add your name to the hundreds of people across the country who are showing their support. The Big Link-Up aims to connect children and young people, cultural practitioners, teachers and policy-makers to celebrate and debate cultural learning.

There are four ways you can get involved in The Big Link-Up week:
• Run an Assembly Event – get your school involved in The Big Link-Up by holding an Assembly to celebrate the cultural learning that takes place in your school;
• Run a Link-Up Event – bring cultural practitioners, teachers and leaders in your local cultural learning network together;
• The Big Link-Up National Event on 3 November which will bring cultural learning leaders and decision-makers together to discuss the challenge;
• Watch a live stream of The Big Link-Up National Event online and see what our cultural learning leaders have to say.

If you want to get involved see more at www.thebiglinkup.org.uk and sign up to the campaign now. Hold 3 November in your diaries for The Big Link-Up Event and Live Stream, and think about how your organisation can get involved in Assembly and Link-Up events.

For more information please contact info@culturallearningalliance.org.uk.

www.thebiglinkup.org.uk

ITC training on how to find unusual funding sources - posted 29.7.2010 ITC training on how to find unusual funding sources

area: London
dates: 30 September 2010, 2pm to 5pm

This course from the Independent Theatre Council (ITC) will equip participants with the strategy, skills and confidence in communicating the commercial benefits to potential investors while staying aligned to their organisation’s artistic values.

By the end of the seminar, participants will be able to:
• identify what their organisation has that business wants;
• articulate the main selling points of their organisation to investors;
• make their own luck;
• understand the Social Investment Marketplace;
• understanding the sales process;
• define a vision of their organisation operating without the need for funding.

Visit www.itc-arts.org or contact training@itc-arts.org for more information.

Get Legal - training in your region - posted 15.7.2010 Get Legal - training in your region

Last week we featured a news item about Get Legal, a new online tool to help organisations find the right legal and governance structures. NVCO is also offering free training around the England for advisors who support individuals and organisations around governance and legal structures.

For many individuals and groups wanting to establish a new organisation one of the biggest challenges is deciding on the legal form and governance structure of the organisation. Choices are often based on dominant legal forms or preconceptions rather than well informed consideration of a range of structures. Problems can also arise if organisations want to change their legal structures or governing documents. The Get Legal training is designed to help development workers and advisors help organisations to overcome these challenges.

• London – 22 July 2010
• Cambridge – 23 July 2010
• Nottingham – 9 September 2010
• Exeter – 13 September 2010
• Manchester – 17 September 2010
• Leeds – 20 September 2010
• Newcastle – 28 September 2010
• Birmingham – 4 October 2010
• South East Region – to be confirmed

The session will also include case study exercises and hands-on practical examples to help you apply the learning to your work. There will also be opportunities to ask your questions about legal structures.

The event is free to attend for development workers and advisors from infrastructure and support organisations. Due to funding restrictions, this training is not open to consultants at this time. To find out more and book your place, visit www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/training-events. Places are limited.

epic awards 2010 – prizes announced - posted 08.7.2010 epic awards 2010 – prizes announced

deadline: 10 September 2010

Last week saw the announcement of the prizes for each category of the epic awards, Voluntary Arts England’s national awards scheme shining a spotlight on the excellent work being undertaken by the 50,000+ voluntary arts groups across the country.

Engagement Award (sponsored by Audiences UK)
• £175 cash prize;
• £100 technology voucher to be spent on equipment for the organisation;
• £165 associate membership pass for nalgao (National Association of Local Government Arts Officers);
• 5 hours mentoring on organisational development/HR issues including volunteers;
• Travel and accommodation for one member of the group to the prestigious winners’ reception.

Partnerships Award (sponsored by nalgao)
• £175 cash prize;
• £100 technology voucher to be spent on equipment for the organisation;
• £165 associate membership pass for nalgao (National Association of Local Government Arts Officers);
• 5 hours mentoring in any of the following fields: audience development, fundraising, meeting procedures, minute-taking and engaging children and young people;
• Travel and accommodation for one member of the group to the prestigious winners’ reception.

Innovation Award (sponsored by evoke & People’s Voice Media)
• £175 cash prize;
• £100 technology voucher to be spent on equipment for the organisation;
• £165 associate membership pass for nalgao (National Association of Local Government Arts Officers);
• A place on a Media Trust marketing and communications training course;
• Travel and accommodation for one member of the group to the prestigious winners’ reception.

Creativity Award (Sponsored by 50FT LONG HORSE_art/design/culture)
• £175 cash prize;
• £100 technology voucher to be spent on equipment for the organisation;
• £165 associate membership pass for nalgao (National Association of Local Government Arts Officers);
• A logo redesign/branding advice from 50FT LONG HORSE_art/design/culture;
• Travel and accommodation for one member of the group to the prestigious winners’ reception.

Nominations are open until 10 September 2010. To find out more and to nominate your group or a group that you feel deserves recognition, visit www.epicawards.co.uk.

‘Moving Further Forward’ – arts in mental health conference - posted 08.7.2010 ‘Moving Further Forward’ – arts in mental health conference

area: Manchester
dates: 17 September 2010

The purpose of this event, from Breakthrough is to bring together some of the key people working in art in mental health, to continue the development of a national strategy, promote joint working and share positive practice. This conference is specifically aimed at Senior Trust and Local Authority Management, including Chairs, Non-Executive Directors, Art Therapists and OT’s working in the field.

For more details, email breakthrough@mentalhealth.freeserve.co.uk.

www.breakthroughmhart.com

Film Nation: Shorts – open for competition entries - posted 01.7.2010 Film Nation: Shorts – open for competition entries

deadline: 1 October 2010

London 2012’s short film competition for young people between the ages of 13 and 25 is now open for entries. To view films, find a favourite, and upload your film to share with your friends go to www.filmnation.org.uk. Information on the first London 2012 workshops for you to learn to make your own short film is also available.

In 2012 the best films from the two year programme will win the chance to be shown in iconic sporting venues during the Games in 2012 as well as at high profile screenings around the country.

www.filmnation.org.uk

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