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 APRIL
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A Place to Call Home: a collaborative art exhibition featuring work from 51 Wandsworth schools
A Place to Call Home was led by local artist Alexander Mourant working with Wandsworth Council’s children’s services and arts service and more than 2000 students from 51 local schools.
Over 2000 children were encouraged to reconnect with their sense of being part of their local community in response to the distance and isolation felt during the pandemic. Pupils from years 5, 6 and 7 were provided with materials, lesson plans and workshops to encourage them to express themselves creativity, and each class has produced an artwork panel, forming part of a group installation in Southside Gallery.
A Place to Call Home was a key part of the new collaborative partnership between the borough’s state and independent schools. The partnership will make creative and academic resources and opportunities open to all the borough’s young people, and will enable teachers to share best practice, and offer further opportunities for students to collaborate.
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WAF Grants 2022 Announced
The Wandsworth Arts Fringe Grants help artists, makers and community groups realise their creative vision for the festival and engage with Wandsworth communities. For 2022, Wandsworth Council has distributed £32,382 among eighteen creative companies, including local community organisations and internationally acclaimed artists, for projects taking place over this year’s festival (Friday 10 – Sunday 26 June 2022).
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Wandsworth Women’s Enterprise Awards
Congratulations to Lynne Capocciama, founder of Estate Art, for winning the Best Contribution to the Community – People’s Choice Award with a whopping 193 votes! Estate Art is a not-for-profit organisation based on the Alton Estate in Roehampton that aims to boost the passion, positivity and potential of people of all ages by harnessing these qualities through creative community-led, art-based projects.
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Tara Theatre's New and Exciting Work
The Tara Theatre reveal their work for 2022! They will be working locally, nationally, and internationally. Through new projects and productions, they'll mark the 75th Anniversary of the Bangladesh Partition and put women and their stories at centre stage.
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Artist Call-Out: Battersea
Wandsworth Council is seeking an artist/creative team to deliver a permanent Public Art & Engagement Commission at Randall Close, Battersea. Themed around a local history of ceramic tile making, artworks will be integrated within a new housing scheme due to complete in 2024.
Artists are invited to express interest in this paid opportunity by April 18th 2022.
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Nnena Kalu Exhibits at Carl Freedman Gallery, Margate
Wandsworth-based ActionSpace artist Nnena Kalu is exhibiting a collection of sculptures and drawings in the group exhibition ‘To all the Kings who have no Crowns’ at Carl Freeman Gallery in Margate. The exhibition is curated by Jennifer Gilbert and showcases 17 international artists.
On now until 3 April 2022
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In March, World Heart Beat Music Academy launched a further three music videos as part of the Nine Elms Sessions to showcase the local Wandsworth area and its community.
Samba Parade celebrates the vibrant Latin communities living in and around Nine Elms. The Settlers highlights the importance of this section of London’s South Bank as a popular destination for Irish settlers seeking employment.
The final video shows young musicians taking part in communal marimba playing with African band, Otto and the Mutapa Calling as part of the UN's International Day of Happiness.
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The National Opera Studio Fundraiser for Ukraine
Featuring music from well-loved operas, National Opera Studio Young Artists past and present come together to present a wonderful evening of music dedicated to freedom, fraternity and peace. 100% of proceeds from this event will be donated to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. Funds to the DEC are matched by the UK government.
4 April 2022
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'SAD' at Omnibus Theatre
April at Omnibus Theatre kicks off with the hotly-anticipated premiere of a brand-new dark comedy about escaping your problems and the messiness of life. SAD reunites Omnibus Theatre’s Artistic Director Marie McCarthy and critically acclaimed writer Victoria Willing, the duo behind 2017's ★★★★★ smash hit Spring Offensive.
5 - 30 April
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The Turbine Theatre puts on 'But I'm a Cheerleader: The Musical'
But I’m A Cheerleader: The Musical is the story of Megan, an all-American high school cheerleader who has the perfect life. This is a quirky coming-of-age comedy about sexual awakening and self-realization.
On now until 16 April 2022
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'Our Streets' at Tara Theatre
Go on an adventure through Our Streets this April. Experience Tara Theatre's younger creatives' inspiring interpretation and reimagining of Wandsworth, as you explore the city through the eyes of young women and non-binary people.
8 - 10 April
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'Together We Go Forward' Jazz Concert
The World Heart Beat Music Academy and the Julian Joseph Jazz Academy (JJJA) present its Together We Go Forward jazz concert in celebration of International Jazz Day, featuring some of London’s most exciting young jazz musicians.
Expect jazz classics from Ella Fitzgerald, Charlie Parker and much more!
30 April | 3pm
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'Dinner' by Moira Buffini
Dinner is a comedy chiller, with blood on the carpet before bedtime. An artist, a scientist, and a sexpot are coming to dinner. Paige, hostess extraordinaire, is celebrating the publication of her husband's bestseller. The arrival of Mike, marooned after crashing his van, provides an unexpected addition to the evening. A silent waiter, sourced from an obscure website, completes the picture. Join the cast for the dinner party from hell at St. Anne's Church Hall.
27 - 30 April
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'Tapped' at Theatre503
A garage. A flipchart. A pile of Club biscuits. T-shirts that don’t fit. And 3 people who are really stuck. Tapped is a heart-warming comedy that explores the importance of connection, fulfilment and (lack of) hope. In Stapleford aka Stabbo, we meet Gavi, Jen and Dawn at an amateur self-help group who all share one commonality; they’re desperate for escapism.
5 - 23 April
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Fuzion Four Plays at the Omnibus Theatre in Clapham
Fuzion Four plays unique arrangements of jazz standards, Latin music, and light classical music arrangements. Their line-up of saxophone (Ollie), cello (Erica), piano (Bob) and cahon and percussion (James) lends itself to a fusion of musical genres.
24 April 2022
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Putney School of Art and Design Easter Courses
The Putney School of Art and Design have opened their courses for Easter 2022. The school will host a variety of courses for both adults and children, no experience necessary. The courses vary from printmaking to pottery and are all situated in the iconic historical building of Putney School of Art and Design.
5 - 8 April
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RAD Housewarming Event
The Royal Academy of Dance is hosting a housewarming event to celebrate the opening of their new headquarters. Everyone is invited to join for free workshops, guided tours, performances, food and drink and more.
10am - 4pm 8 May | 188 York Road, SW11 3JZ
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Conduct Your Own Sound Symphony with Oily Cart
Do you work with Autistic or neurodiverse young people? Oily Cart’s new interactive Sound Symphony website is a musical collaboration for and with Autistic young people where anybody can create and conduct endlessly-varied sound symphonies from a world of weird and wonderful sounds and music.
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Easter Activities with Group 64
Join Group 64 this Easter for their fantastic holiday projects! Each project is jam-packed with fun activities, games, and performance skills and end in a performance for family and friends that will take place on their main stage at Putney Arts Theatre.
8 - 13 April
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Learn 2 Love 2 Read's Story-Telling Sessions
A story-telling session for children aged 3-6 years with local author Julie Sharp reading Swoosh - the story of a gosling who maybe be little, but has a big adventure. There is also a display in the library foyer of a mystery story for older readers written by Julie that features a kidnapped antiquarian book, two fearless librarians, and some exotic sandwiches - all set in Wandsworth.
3.30 - 4pm | 2 April
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Arts 4 Dementia: Art Wednesdays
Weekly art sessions are for people with early-stage dementia and their companions to enjoy an hour of creativity with a fun and relaxed group. Participants are encouraged to share ideas and creations all from the comfort of their own home - it's all about giving it a go!
Every Wednesday, 2pm - 3pm on Zoom. Contact: emily@arts4dementia.co.uk or call 020 3633 9954.
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Join Southfields Sings
Southfields Sings is a friendly (non-auditioned) community choir that sings world, folk, gospel, and the occasional reggae or jazz song, all a capella and in harmony. There are no auditions - all that is needed is a love of singing.
The choir's repertoire encompasses songs of freedom, love, lament, celebration, and lullabies from a diversity of world cultures. Experience the joy of singing together and in-person from Tuesday 19 April. Get in touch to join.
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Opportunities and Useful Resources |
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Work With Us
Wandsworth's Arts and Culture Service are looking for a Marketing and Communications Assistant to join our team. This dynamic and varied role requires someone who is passionate about growing audiences for the arts and is a strong communicator with imaginative ideas. With at least 1 year of marketing experience, ideally in arts marketing, this role requires someone proactive and well organised with the ability to juggle multiple projects.
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U.S. Embassy London Grants Programme
U.S. Embassy London’s Cultural Affairs Team invites proposals from individuals, non-governmental/not-for-profit/civil society organizations, think tanks, government institutions, and academic institutions for projects that strengthen the bilateral ties between the United States and the United Kingdom. All programs must promote at least one U.S. Embassy priority program areas and include a U.S. element or connection.
Deadline for Applications: 15 June 2022
Business Support for Creatives
The Wandsworth Business Team are looking to share the stories of local artists who run a creative business in the borough. If you’d like to be featured in a Local Story, then email WEH@wandsworth.gov.uk with the subject ‘Local Story’, including a brief description of your business and links to your website and social media accounts.
Need advice and support for your creative business? The Wayfinder service provides creatives in the borough with free 1-to-1 business support from experts. To see how it works, watch their introductory video here.
If you’re looking to improve your business’ online presence, the Digital Boost programme offers free support with social media marketing, search engine optimisation, website optimisation and more.
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Apply for Funding for Grassroots Music Projects
The London Music Fund’s Amplify London programme is open for applications. Funding will go to five organisations that are providing training opportunities and industry pathways for young people.
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Will Your Organisation Sign Up to the Women's Night Safety Charter?
The Mayor of London has announced £108,000 of new funding to boost the impact of his Women’s Night Safety Charter, as the network expands to over 700 signatories.
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Early-Stage Dementia Awareness Training for the Arts
Arts 4 Dementia's training aims to give arts facilitators increased skills and confidence in communicating and working creatively with people experiencing the early stages of dementia and their companions. We help facilitators and organisations work towards reaching new audiences; make their institutions and art practice more inclusive; and increase their impact in the community through both in-person and virtual activities.
23 May | 10am - 5pm
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Learn 2 Love 2 Read Part-Time Vacancies
Wandsworth literacy charity, Learn 2 Love 2 Read, is recruiting for two part-time staff roles – a Head of Family Programmes and an Administrator (operations). These are largely term-time positions (39 weeks per year) with limited flexible hours during the holidays. Work will be mostly home-based, but candidates must live in or very close to the borough of Wandsworth as there will be some regular in-person activities.
Deadline for applications: 8 April
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 ActionSpace has big ambitions for all the artists they work with.
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Volunteer to Support Artists with Learning Disabilities
ActionSpace, London's leading development agency for artists with learning disabilities, is looking for talented volunteers to support sessions at their three London artist studios. As a volunteer you’ll be part of the studio sessions, assisting the Artist Facilitators to support artists develop their practice. This role is an entry experience opportunity to learn how to creatively support artists with learning disabilities.
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