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Welcome to the fourth edition of the CCS Spotlight On e-news. This month’s Spotlight On theme is Inclusion.
We'd also like to draw your attention this month to the opportunity in the CCS section to be included in the Spotlight Shropshire 2020 programme. The deadline for this is 17th January.
The e-news is sent out every other month and includes information on: jobs, exhibition opportunities, performances, training, support and conferences, Spotlight On theme, CCS updates, funding, useful websites and events listings.
CCS (Culture Consortium Shropshire) is a Cultural Education Partnership, supported by Arts Connect (the Arts Council England funded Bridge organisation for the West Midlands).
It’s a network of organisations from: arts, culture and heritage organisations, festivals, education sector, music service and music hub, libraries, museums, local authority and other relevant organisations. The organisations all work with children and young people aged 0-25 in Shropshire.
Through the consortium, organisations are working together collectively to improve the cultural offer for children and young people in the county and to ensure there are more opportunities for children and young people to access high quality arts and culture.
The development of this e-newsletter is part of CCS’s aims to strengthen Shropshire’s cultural infrastructure, so we are better able to support and deliver a diverse range of high-quality activities for our children and young people.
In this newsletter...
CCS (Culture Consortium Shropshire)
Spotlight on Inclusion
Jobs/Exhibitions/Performance Opportunities
Training/Support/Conferences
Funding
News and Case Studies
Useful Websites and Contacts
Useful Event Listing Websites
 If you would like to profile your organisation, share a case study, images, project, job opportunity, funding etc. in one of the e-newsletters please email – meriel.lees@shropshire.gov.uk
The deadline for sending information for inclusion in the next e-news is:
MONDAY 3RD MARCH for the March/April newsletter.
The Spotlight On theme for March/April is Under 5s.
 Unfortunately, we won’t be able to list every art and cultural event in here for children and young people, but please tag us in these events on facebook and we will share them.
This is our children and young peoples events page: https://www.facebook.com/Arts-and-Culture-Activities-for-Children-and-Young-People-in-Shropshire-306317196986821/.
At the end of the e-news there is also a list of event websites where you can promote activity.
 Website – https://www.cultureconsortiumshropshire.com/
Facebook – Culture Consortium Shropshire page – aimed at CCS members.
https://www.facebook.com/cultureconsortiumshrops/
Arts and Culture Activities for Children and Young People in Shropshire – events listing for children and young people activities; aimed at children and young people and their families.
https://www.facebook.com/Arts-and-Culture-Activities-for-Children-and-Young-People-in-Shropshire-306317196986821/
Twitter –
Culture Consortium Shropshire
@CultureShrop #spotlightshropscyp
 CCS is delivering an ambitious and exciting strategic programme of activity for children and young people In Shropshire.
The programme includes projects, festivals and continuing professional development for the cultural and education sectors.
Please see below for more information on each strand of the programme and how to get involved.
Opportunity to be included in the new Spotlight Shropshire 2020 programme - 50 arts and cultural activities to be tried before you're 25
We're celebrating and promoting all of the fantastic arts and cultural provision already happening across Shropshire for children and young people throughout May - August 2020. Our CCS Development Co-ordinator is currently developing this programme and collating information for our Spotlight Shropshire what's on guide and would love to hear from you! If you would like to submit your arts and cultural activity for consideration within our top 50 activities then please complete the Expression of Interest form below and submit to Judy by 17th January 2020.
 There is a wealth of cultural activity for children and young people happening across the County, both within arts/cultural organisations and schools. CCS want to celebrate and profile this within the framework of a Spotlight Shropshire programme. Over four months in 2020, CCS is bringing together activity, creating a What’s On Guide and producing marketing and publicity materials as part of Spotlight Shropshire.
We will build on this activity to develop additional Spotlight Shropshire programme in future years, which will include opportunities for new commissions. Young people are actively engaged in the programme and will be part of the selection process for our top 50 activities, including developing young people as young reviewers, programmers, curators.
Expression of Interest Spotlight Shropshire.doc
Together Seminar - see the 'Spotlight on Inclusion' section for more details.
 Each newsletter will have a 'Spotlight On' section, with a new theme for each edition. Spotlight On, provides an opportunity to profile organisations' work with children and young people, highlight projects, share successful and inspirational case studies and best practice etc.
This edition's theme is showcasing Inclusion. The theme for March/April is Under 5s.
Please send items to share to: meriel.lees@shropshire.gov.uk
The deadline for sending information for inclusion in the next e-news is:
MONDAY 3RD MARCH for the March/April newsletter.
Together Seminar – creating participatory opportunities for children and young people with SEND in Shropshire
Friday 7th February 9:30am-2pm at the Guildhall, University Centre Shrewsbury.
Free professional development seminar for organisations and practitioners commissioning or delivering activities for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Shropshire.
We also welcome people, who are currently not engaged in this area of work, but who want to expand and develop their practice to include working with children and young people with disabilities.
Please see attached for more information and booking details.
Save the date info - Together Seminar.docx
Professional Development Day - Current ‘All In’ Providers and CCS (Culture Consortium Shropshire) members
Thursday 23rd January 9.30am-12pm
The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, SY1 1TE
Current ‘All In’ Providers and CCS members are invited to a Professional Development Day to:
- Take part in professional development training to increase your understanding of sensory practice when working with children and young people with disabilities
- Learn new skills and techniques that you can add to your own sessions and delivery (no matter what your discipline is)
- Meet other Facilitators and Practitioners working with children and young people with disabilities and share best practice
Sensory Interaction CPD
Enjoy an inspiring workshop exploring ‘ intensive interaction’ as an approach in your delivery. The session will focus on using personal qualities of face, body language, voice and sensory approaches in our practice and delivery to involve individuals in enjoyable, relaxed and interactive activities. During the flow of this approach communication techniques are practised, enjoyed and developed with warmth, humour and support.
Intensive interaction is designed to help people who have Autism, people who have severe, profound or complex learning disabilities learn and enjoy being with people – relating, interacting, knowing and practicing communication.
The workshop will provide an opportunity to share expertise and knowledge, develop your own ideas and approaches and try things out in a supportive, encouraging environment with colleagues and friends facilitated by Rachel.
Rachel Liggitt will lead the CPD. Rachel is Co-director of Shropshire Inclusive Dance, (SiD), Education Manger for Anjali Dance Company, Dance Artist, Educator and Coach with an impressive record of achievement, working with a wide range of organisations within health, education, community and cultural sectors.
Booking
Bookings and enquiries can be made via: hannah@i-gnition.co.uk
Limited availability so book your space ASAP.
Context
This Development day is part of a strategic three-year research and development programme funded by Arts Connect. The programme and funding is a key priority and focus for Culture Consortium Shropshire. It will enable children and young people (0-19) with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), to take part in more and better-quality arts and cultural activities.
The development day is being organised and delivered by Culture Consortium Shropshire, in partnership with the Actio Consortium.
Actio
Actio are a new Shropshire based Consortium offering commissions and support (co production in partnership with Shropshire Council). The consortium will support and invest in organisations, so they are in a stronger position to provide more and better opportunities for children and young people with disabilities. Particularly in sports and leisure, arts and culture and other participation activities as part of the Shropshire ‘All In’ programme.
Actio will be supporting regular development days for the sector to increase skills and opportunities.
Coming up at The Hive, in partnership with Arts Alive – 2 theatrical pieces:
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As part of Shropshire’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Trans History Festival: Yours Sincerely, 22nd February, 2.30pm The year is 2017. Average graduate debt has hit £50,000, Kylie Minogue is making a comeback and Will Jackson has accidentally stolen 300 second class stamps from the post office. But he's making them count. He's going to write letters. |
Based on real life correspondences; storytelling and lipsync cabaret collide in this queer coming-of-age comedy about the complications of 21st-century communication. More information and tickets here: https://www.hiveonline.org.uk/events#1212
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Celebrating International Women’s Day: The Disappearing Act, 8th March, 7.30pm The trick is to not to disappear. Or if you do then make a comeback! Edie Rose is a magician’s assistant, former wild child and newly single mother. She refuses to fade into personal and professional obscurity. Instead she defiantly conjures up her wayward, younger self and wiser, older self. Through arguments, laughter and tears, three versions of the same remarkable woman attempt to master the grandest of life’s illusions: The Disappearing Act. |
Based on true stories from female performers. More information and tickets here: https://www.hiveonline.org.uk/events#1246
Theatre Severn - Relaxed Space
Now available alongside performances. Suitable for audiences who find any elements of the live performance environment uncomfortable and need to leave the auditorium. Their relaxed space is equipped with comfortable seating and live footage of the performance on screen, so you can continue watching the show if you wish.
 Arts Ambassador Schools’ Network Commission - £ 4,700
Exciting final celebration venue – Coventry Cathedral ruins
CALL FOR Musicians/Arts Organisations specialising in music.
Deadline: 13 January 2020 (12.00 noon).
Commission Brief: Aspire!
We are looking for an artist/s or an arts organisation specialising in music to work with 5 schools (2 secondary, 1 Special school, 2 Primary) in Coventry. The 5 schools are part of the Sidney Stringer Multi Academy Trust. In partnership with Arts Connect the schools have formed the Sidney Stringer Arts Ambassador Network which focusses on developing Arts Leaders (Arts Ambassadors) amongst staff, the children and young people within the Multi Academy Trust schools (for more information see the full commission: http://www.artsconnect.co.uk/news/) Each school will identify 2 classes/groups to work with the artist over a period of 3.5 days per school (equivalent of 17.5 days across the whole network).
The schools wish to explore the theme of ‘Aspire!’ in an exciting and innovative way through the medium of music. This theme lends itself to a variety of interpretations which schools are keen to explore with the successful artist/arts organisation. The artist will work with students to produce a performance event hosted at the Coventry Cathedral Ruins in the summer of 2020.
For further information and the full commission go to Arts Connect’s News section on our Website: http://www.artsconnect.co.uk/news/
Youth Performance Coordinator Opportunity
Warwick District Council are seeking a Youth Performance Coordinator to plan, coordinate and deliver 4 youth performances (dance, music, drama etc.) on the Pump Room Gardens Bandstand in 2020. Please see attached specification for details. The deadline for expressions of interest is Friday 10th January 2020.
Youth Performance Coordinator Specification NEW.pdf
Worcestershire Children First is looking for an artist/ designer to work with up to six Worcestershire schools by April 2020 to create a series of high-quality artwork to display in the company’s headquarters. For further information please see attached brief. Please note the deadline for applications is 10th January 2020.
Artist's Brief WCF.pdf
 Arts Award Open Network Event
On Saturday 11th January, the King’s School, Worcester, will be hosting an Arts Award Open Network Event from 12.30 - 3.30pm and we very much hope you and your colleagues will be able to join us.
Whether you are a current Arts Award Supporter looking to widen your network, an arts organisation with opportunities to offer to young people, an existing Arts Award Centre looking to expand or diversify the opportunities you already offer, or a new/potential centre looking to find out what Trinity Arts Award can offer your young people, a warm welcome awaits. Do drop in for a cuppa and a chat!
The King’s School is a Trinity Champion Centre and members of our team will be on hand throughout the afternoon to discuss everything from portfolios and moderations to workshops and events.
- Bring examples of work/resources to compare notes and share good practice.
- Join us and make connections with other local Arts Award Advisers and Supporters.
- Open up a range of future possibilities for collaborations and outreach projects.
- Take the opportunity to disseminate information on upcoming arts projects to like-minded arts colleagues.
There will even be a chance to ‘Meet the Moderator’ - come and talk to a practising Trinity assessor and get advice on some of your creative ideas.
Conveniently situated in the heart of the city, we will be available in the King’s School’s Vigornian meeting room from 12.30.
We hope to see you there! For more information or the Open Network Event, contact Shara Parry, Arts Award Coordinator, at sparry@ksw.org.uk and follow us on Twitter @KSWArtsAward.
Breaking Down Barriers to Cultural Engagement
Do you ever wonder why it’s often the same people who engage in your arts and cultural activity? Do you want to entice new and different people to engage, but just don’t know how?
Come along to this free event to hear all about Bromsgrove’s experience through an Arts Council funded project of creatively identifying and addressing barriers to cultural participation, and learn some tips yourself for carrying this out elsewhere. Members of the Bromsgrove Arts and Cultural Consortium and Beatfreeks will tell all and lunch is provided for free too!
With useful practical examples from each phase of the project, you’ll go away with a better sense of what works when trying to engage more people in arts and cultural activity.
To book your FREE place, click here and scroll down: https://www.severnarts.org.uk/inspire-enable-empower/
Or email debbie7.5@outlook.com
10am – 1pm, including lunch
Thursday 23rd January 2020
Guesten Hall, Avoncroft Museum, Bromsgrove
Be A Trustee - an initiative dedicated to improving the diversity of arts organisations’ boards has been launched, with plans to create a bank of diverse Trustees for the future.
Clore Leadership is partnering with social enterprise Cause4 and the Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy programme – an Arts Council England Sector Support Organisation – on the pilot. It is intended to increase representation on arts and cultural boards, and to support Trustees in their roles. As part of the initiative, the organisations will support individuals by providing training covering the responsibilities and expectations of Trustees. They are now looking for participants interested in taking part in the training which will take place in Birmingham on the 23rd January and Leeds on the 19th March. The programme will also include events on good governance run by Clore Leadership, which are intended to help charities work with new Trustees. Book a place on the Birmingham training here.
Arts Venue Training Programme – Would you like to gain experience of working in an arts organisation?
Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) is hosting a FREE training programme for young people aged 16-25 who are passionate about the arts but have maybe found it hard to get that all-important experience.
There will be 4 sessions:
- Welcome and tour of MAC including our cinema, theatres, exhibitions, art workshops, cafe and studios
- Training on what it’s like to work in an arts venue including customer service and front-of-house training
- How to present yourself to employers on paper and in person session by Creative Alliance
- Putting the skills and training into practice with a work experience session shadowing MAC’s Customer Service Assistants in your area of interest e.g. cinema, theatre, exhibitions.
When?
- Session 1 – Tuesday 21 January 2020 | 6-8pm
- Session 2 – Tuesday 28 January 2020 | 6-8pm
- Session 3 – Tuesday 4 February 2020 | 6-8pm
- Session 4 – Work experience sessions during half term 16-24 February
For more information email yvonne.gregory@macbirmingham.co.uk
Networking and Information Event
At Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery on Fri 24 Jan, to discuss Midlands plans for Creativity & Wellbeing Week, Get Creative Festival and Age of Creativity in May 2020.
Artswork Open Courses 2020
 For further information: https://artswork.org.uk/training-events/
Coventry CEP, Warwickshire CEP and CW10 invite Secondary Drama Teachers to the next drama CPD event RSC Royal Shakespeare Theatre on Tuesday 14 January from 4.30-6pm.
This network is intended to provide a space for teachers to come together to share practice, ideas, and learning, discuss curriculum design and consider ways in which arts organisations and teachers can support and work together. Refreshments will be available and if you would like to stay on and see a production, we can offer tickets to A Museum of Bagdad in the Swan Theatre at £5 each. Please book on to this FREE event https://www.eventbrite.com/e/secondary-drama-teachers-network-meeting-coventry-and-warwickshire-tickets-83772787663 For more information Contact Jenny Davis Coventrycep@gmail.com
Beatfreeks & brap
Youth Unconscious Bias Training – 27 January 2020. Details>
Making the Connection
Exploring Best Practice in Music for Young Audiences | Lakeside Arts, 27 February. Details>
 WMCA Creative Scale-Up Programme
The Creative Scale-Up Programme is a £1.3 million 2 year programme funded by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport. It aims to help Creative Businesses in the West Midlands with targeted support including Access to Finance, Marketing and Branding, Value and Pricing, Intellectual Property and Contract Law and Sales, Pitching and Presenting support. This will be delivered through a series of workshops, seminars and peer to peer mentoring sessions. Those businesses with an interest in receiving investment will also be introduced to a number of different investors and funding streams through ‘Scale Up’ Showcase Events which will happen biannually. The programme is looking to work with any creative business in the region with ambitions to grow and ‘scale up’ including screen, gaming, VR, AI, performing arts, marketing and events, PR and design businesses. Find out more>
 Big Month of Music – March 2020
West Midlands Music, a collective of 14 regional music services with a shared commitment to ensuring high quality, progressive and ongoing music education for all children.
In March 2020 we will be embarking on a unique and ambitious collective project called Big Month of Music, celebrating the musical achievements of children across the entire region and investing in their musical learning in the long-term. There’s already lots planned, including: The Big Sing at Symphony Hall involving children from all 14 regions in a professional-standard singing event; The Big Play encouraging First Access pupils to showcase their progress by taking up our One Minute of Music challenge which we will share online. We’ll also be shining a light on rock, pop and other youth ensembles; highlighting gigs and concerts; and hosting open events for families where children can try out instruments and find out what their next musical steps might be. Follow us on social media for updates on Big Month of Music – Twitter: @WestMidlandsMu1 / Facebook: @WestMidlandsMusiceducation / #BMM2020
Arts Award Annual Review
Please find attached the Trinity Arts Award Annual Review that features case studies from the region.
Trinity Arts Award AR 201819.pdf
How are art and craft improving physical and mental health? Crafts Council UK examines the impact of these activities on diseases such as Dementia and Alzeheimer’s, in its latest Policy Brief.
A new-look version of the Discover Creative Careers website has gone live this week with extra content and features to help young people explore roles in the creative industries. https://discovercreative.careers/#/
Nothing but a number? Young people on boards – It's great that arts organisations are recruiting young people to their boards - but they need to really think about why https://www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/article/nothing-number-young-people-boards?utm_source=Weekly-Good-Reads&utm_medium=email&utm_content=nid-211875&utm_campaign=19th-December-2019
Got opinions on arts and culture? We want your voice
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Join the Shropshire Young Critics group
For young people aged 14 – 25
Find out how to be a critic, get free tickets to arts and cultural events and develop your reviewing skills
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Contact Judy for more info and to get involved at judycultureshrop@gmail.com
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 https://www.andylowe.co/ Andy Lowe – offers sound recording services and tuition in contemporary music production techniques.
http://www.artsaccess.org.uk/ Arts Access Association – artist and entertainment agency, also provides event and programme consultancy; runs several workshops and ' Roots to inspiration ', a youth and community programme.
https://www.artsalive.co.uk/ Arts Alive – dedicated to providing local people in rural areas with the opportunity to experience professional arts events in their local venue.
https://www.artsaward.org.uk/site/?id=64 Arts Award – supports young people who want to deepen their engagement with the arts, build creative and leadership skills and achieve a national qualification; available at five levels.
http://www.artsconnect.co.uk/ Arts Connect – development agency that works to improve the quality of the arts and cultural engagement of children and young people in the West Midlands.
https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/ Arts Council England – champion, develop and invest in artistic and cultural experiences that enrich people's lives through public money from the government and the National Lottery.
https://artsforhealth.mpft.nhs.uk/ Arts for Health, Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust – passionate about the importance of the arts in healthcare and the difference it can make to the experiences of service users and staff; often involved in new building or refurbishment projects.
https://www.myartshack.co.uk/ ArtShack – small rural venue based just outside of Shrewsbury that provides creative workshops.
http://creativeinspiration.org.uk/ Creative Inspiration Shropshire CIC – promotes individual and collective wellbeing and resilience through high quality participatory creative arts programmes.
http://www.cultureconsortiumshropshire.com Culture Consortium Shropshire - a Cultural Education Partnership, supported by Arts Connect
http://www.dasharts.org/ DASH (Disability Arts Shropshire) – disability led visual arts organization; ‘Free Medicine’ is an arts programme specifically for disabled young people.
https://www.designsinmind.co.uk/ Designs in Mind – a working studio and shop designing and making commissioned artwork and products for retail.
http://emilywilkinson.net/ Emily Wilkinson – Shrewsbury-based interdisciplinary artist and poet working with collage, writing, paint, textiles, bookmaking, sound and sometimes film; also teaches yoga.
http://fairacrepress.co.uk/ Fair Acre Press – independent publishing house.
https://www.thefetch.co.uk/ The Fetch Theatre – touring theatre company producing a highly visual style of theatre incorporating puppetry and mask work.
http://www.fourandtwenty.org/ Four and Twenty Arts – a collective of artists, educators and theatre makers based in Wem.
https://www.hiveonline.org.uk/ The Hive – delivers social impact through arts and creative projects and activities, with a special focus on children & young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and other hard to reach groups.
http://i-gnition.herokuapp.com/ Ignition CIC – not for profit arts organisation working with professional artists to deliver participatory theatre projects for social change in schools and community settings.
https://www.ironbridge.org.uk/ The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust – has a lifelong learning programme offering self-led visits with teacher resources alongside workshops and activities delivered by the learning team.
https://jeanatkin.com/ Jean Atkin – award-winning poet, children’s novelist and experienced educator; works regularly in schools, providing workshops, readings and discussions for all ages.
http://www.kinokulture.org.uk/ Kinokulture Cinema – independent community cinema in Oswestry.
http://www.louiseswanton.com/ Louise Swanton – contemporary textile artist, designer and teacher currently based in Mid Wales.
https://ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk/ Ludlow Assembly Rooms – vibrant mixed arts and community centre with cinema, streams and live events.
https://www.ludlowfringe.co.uk/ Ludlow Fringe – annual inclusive, vibrant and diverse independent arts and culture festival.
https://www.melissasmeltingpot.co.uk/ Melissa's Melting Pot - small business offering enamelling and glass workshops.
-https://www.meadowarts.org/ Meadow Arts – brings contemporary art projects to places where art is not usually shown; supports artists by commissioning new work and creating inspiring events and exhibitions, including workshops and individually tailored arts education projects.
https://www.mediaactive.org/ MediaActive Projects – local arts organisation, specialising in creative media and digital arts projects, media productions, film and visual arts programming, skills-based training and CPD.
https://moonstruckastronaut.com/ Moonstruck Astronaut Theatre – theatre company that stages plays for and with children and their communities.
https://www.mostlyflat.co.uk/ Mostly Flat – a letterpress printmaking studio run by Ludlow artist Dulcie Fulton.
http://www.mythstories.com/ Mythstories - small museum featuring exhibits about myths and fables, also offer storytelling sessions.
https://thenaturebug.co.uk/ The Nature Bug – inspiring children to love nature through workshops to teach them about the often-overlooked animals and plants living on their own doorsteps.
https://www.nickfoggdirector.co.uk/ Nick Fogg – theatre director and freelance filmmaker.
http://www.octopusartsshropshire.co.uk/ Octopus Arts Shropshire – provides high quality arts services, workshops and projects for education, community and corporate establishments.
http://www.pentabus.co.uk/ Pentabus Theatre – develop and produce high quality new theatre about the contemporary rural world.
http://www.participateart.org/ Participate - over fifteen studio artists regularly working in the space, with visiting artists in the project spaces and a regular exhibition programme.
https://qube-oca.org.uk/ Qube – Oswestry based charity providing arts, wellbeing, and transport services for the community in North Shropshire and the border counties.
https://www.ravenstudios.org.uk/ Raven Studios - new artspace at the heart of Shrewsbury.
http://www.raylangton.com/ Ray Langton Music – specialists in the traditional Folk Arts, offer a range of workshops and talks for children, adults and families.
https://www.scrappies.org/ Scrappies – Shropshire Children's Scrapstore Recycling and Resource Centre, 'quirky' business supplying organisations with creative arts and educational resources.
https://www.shrewsburybookfest.co.uk/ Shrewsbury Bookfest – aims to bring the world of books alive for children and to inspire and enthuse them with a love of reading.
https://shrewsburycartoonfestival.wordpress.com/ Shrewsbury Cartoon Festival – annual event with top cartoonists who draw cartoons and caricatures for the public and lead workshops where you can have a go yourself.
https://shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk/ Shrewsbury Folk Festival - annual festival of folk music and traditional dance.
https://www.shropshirearchives.org.uk/ Shropshire Archives – offers opportunities for students and young people to discover the unique collections.
https://www.shropshire.gov.uk/ Shropshire Council - Arts Service - provides leadership on arts development, project management and support across the county, with children and young people a priority.
https://www.shropshire.gov.uk/museums/education-and-outreach/ Shropshire Council – Museums Service – active learning workshops led by experienced museum educators.
https://sidance.live/ Shropshire Inclusive Dance – creates environments where people from all backgrounds and abilities can participate in the joy of dancing together; offers various workshops and opportunities.
http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/libraries Shropshire Libraries – 21 libraries and 3 mobiles across the county which act as important community hubs.
http://www.shropshiremusicservice.org.uk/ Shropshire Music Service – provides instrumental, vocal and curriculum support for schools.
http://www.shropshiremusictrust.co.uk/ Shropshire Music Trust – works with partners to offer outreach of a varied programme of high quality participatory musical performances in schools.
https://www.shropshireregimentalmuseum.co.uk/ Shropshire Regimental Museum – collections contain many artefacts, photos, documents and other items which relate to various elements of the school curriculum; also offer tailored visits and talks.
https://www.shroprock.co.uk/sum.html The Shropshire Ukulele Massive – an ongoing community project that aims to help children, the homeless, the aged, and other vulnerable people through opportunities to learn and play ukulele music in community venues such as arts centres and schools.
https://www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/ Shropshire Wildlife Trust – offers a range of sessions for primary school children at unique locations such as Darwin's Childhood Garden in Shrewsbury.
https://www.sya.org.uk/ Shropshire Youth Association – believes that “the right intervention turns around lives”; delivers personal, social and informal education using a youth work approach.
https://shropshireyouththeatre.co.uk/ Shropshire Youth Theatre – provides theatre activities for children and young people aged 5 to 25 years, specialising in classical drama.
http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/ SpArc Theatre – arts and leisure centre in Bishops Castle offering a diverse programme of live theatre and music, international satellite screenings of theatre, ballet and opera; also films, community events, workshops and an art gallery.
https://www.telfordandwrekinmusic.co.uk/ Telford and Wrekin Music – individual or group instrumental and vocal lessons on a wide range of instruments in Telford and Wrekin schools.
http://www.vagabondipuppets.com/ Vagabondi Puppets - professional puppet theatre providing education and entertainment.
https://www.visualartnetwork.org.uk/ Visual Art Network – based in Shrewsbury, raising the visual art profile in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, linking artists, designers, makers, galleries and buyers.
http://www.wenlock-olympian-society.org.uk/live-arts-festival/ Wenlock Olympian Games Live Arts Festival – competitions in the performing arts, classes take place in Dance, Music and Speech & Drama (including creative writing) for children and young people aged 18 and under.
http://www.wemtownhall.co.uk/ Wem Town Hall – aims to facilitate social enterprise, community empowerment and community cohesion through an accessible, user-friendly and high quality venue and programme.
http://www.whackitsmackit.co.uk/ Whack It Smack It – make and play musical instruments from scrap.
https://www.wordshoppers.co.uk/ The Wordshoppers (Jean Atkin and Liz Hyder) – offer a range of interactive and fun workshops for all ages.
http://wyldwoods.co.uk/ Wyldwoods CIC – provides a calm and positive environment in which to try new skills and reflect on personal growth and development utilising both the outdoor and indoor environments.
 Unfortunately, we won’t be able to list every art and cultural event in here for children and young people, but please tag us in these events: https://www.facebook.com/Arts-and-Culture-Activities-for-Children-and-Young-People-in-Shropshire-306317196986821/ and we will share them.
https://www.shropshiretourism.co.uk Shropshire Tourism
https://www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk Visitor information site with events listings – includes most events of interest to visitors – website operator adds events and organisers can submit their own – free of charge for listings
https://www.shropshirelive.co.uk news and features site with events section – you can submit an article. Events often featured free of charge.
https://www.loveshrewsbury.com news and features site with events section - you can submit an article. Events often featured free of charge.
https://www.31days.co.uk Shropshire arts & entertainments website and associated monthly leaflet. Options to advertise but listings are free. Organisers can submit their own.
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/shrewsbury/events - retail, business directory & promotional site with local events section. Option to advertise, listings are free. Organisers can submit their own.
https://www.shropshirestar.com/entertainment/
https://www.shropshire-events-guide.co.uk
https://www.ludlow.org.uk – Ludlow visitor and local information site with events section. Organisers can submit own events.
https://www.aboutbridgnorth.com – commercial site with events section for Bridgnorth.
https://www.oswestry-welshborders.org.uk - main destination website for Oswestry and area. Has events section. Managed by Virtual Shropshire for Oswestry Borderlands Tourism (Association).
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oswestry/ - events and business website for Oswestry.
https://www.whitchurchshropshire.org – Whitchurch town information site with events listing
https://www.ellesmere.info - main information site for Ellesmere including events listings
https://www.visitsouthshropshire.co.uk - Visit Shropshire Hills
Magazines/Leaflets
https://www.strettonfocus.co.uk Church Stretton Focus
https://www.hypemagazine.co.uk/ The Hype Shrewsbury
https://www.loveshrewsbury.com/tags/severn-magazine Severn Magazine
https://thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/shrewsbury-telford/ Shrewsbury and Telford Family Grapevine
https://www.shropshiremagazine.com Shropshire Magazine
https://www.walesandborders.com/magazines/index.html Welsh Border Life
https://www.wstn.org.uk West Shropshire Talking Magazine
https://www.whatsonlive.co.uk/shropshire/ What’s On Shropshire
https://www.whatswhatmagazine.co.uk What’s What
https://www.yattaryattar.co.uk/ Yattar Yattar
https://www.31days.co.uk 31 Days
Websites Events / Activities / Jobs – Regional and National
https://www.artquest.org.uk/opportunities/
http://www.axisweb.org/about-opportunities
http://www.a-n.co.uk/jobs_and_opps Artist Newsletter
http://www.artsjobs.org.uk Arts Council Website
http://www.artsandmediajobs.com/uk Arts and Media Jobs
http://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/ Guardian Local
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Get in touch...
To find out more information about CCS, please contact:
Alexa Pugh, member of CCS and Arts Development Officer, Shropshire Council. email: alexa.pugh@shropshire.gov.uk and Tel: 01743 257734
Support...
CCS is supported by a range of Cultural Organisations.
The management group is made up of representatives from; Arts Connect, Shropshire Council, Ignition, MediaActive, Shropshire Music Service, Qube, Ellesmere College and the Hive.
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