Arts & Health South West has released a toolkit on collaborative working between youth, artists, and cultural institutions to support programmes of creativity, wellbeing, and volunteering. The 85-page guide is based on lessons learned from ‘Reach In Reach Out’ (RIRO), which brought together young people, artists, creative producers, and researchers across four sites and seven … Continue reading
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Applications open for Wiltshire Creative Academy 2024
Wiltshire Creative Academy is now recruiting for its September 2024 intake of students who want to develop their skills in a professional arts environment. This Further Education course, in partnership with Wiltshire College and University Centre, offers a chance to earn diplomas at Levels 1-3 in Performing and Production Arts and is accredited by the … Continue reading
Fun packed Half-term nearly here at The Pound
The October half-term is nearly upon us. Does the thought of having little ones with nothing to do send shivers down your spine? Does the sound of tiny twiddling thumbs make your blood run cold? No need to fear because at The Pound they have a jam packed this month’s half-term with loads of brilliant … Continue reading
Job: Prime Theatre – Youth Theatre Director
Prime Theatre in Swindon has been putting young people centre stage since 1986 and are seeking a Youth Theatre Director is an opportunity for an emerging leader to create and manage a dynamic programme developing young people as artists, audiences and valued citizens in their own town and lifetimes. The Youth Theatre Director is directly … Continue reading
FREE young people t-shirt upcycling workshop in Salisbury on 10 August
Kids already bored this summer holidays? Why not join author (The Swish) and DIY sewer extraordinaire, Tash Bell for an afternoon of fashion and fun! Bring along an old/preloved top from home to transform into something ‘new’. This FREE workshop runs on Thursday 10 August at Salisbury Library from 3pm to 4.30pm and is open … Continue reading
Making Faces – educational project residency
Chapple Art Studios is delighted to present this exhibition of work by Jet Treacy and the children of Anton Junior School. As a recently graduated portrait painter, Jet Treacy was awarded an educational project residency with Chapel Arts Studios (CAS) in January 2023, to develop her work within an educational setting, sharing her techniques, skills … Continue reading
DEVISING DRAMA part of the Wiltshire Music Centre’s Summer Fun programme
Do you know any children aged 7-11 years old? Do they want to devise and create their very own play? Join Beth for a fun three days creating characters and stories at Wiltshire Music Centre in Bradford on Avon from 7 to 9 August 2023, 10am to 3pm. The sessions will help participants develop skills, … Continue reading
FREE playwriting programme for schools and young people
Award-winning theatre company Papatango work with young people in London and the South West of England through their FREE creative learning and professional training programme, GoWrite. The programme gives young people aged 12-18 (Key Stage 3-5) the opportunity to: The programme is open to state secondary schools, Pupil Referral Units, SEND schools and youth groups in Swindon and Chippenham. “The session was … Continue reading
Wiltshire’s Holiday Activity and Food Programme needs you
Wiltshire Council is working with providers and asking community groups to come forward to help provide activities for eligible children this summer after a provider has announced it has ceased to trade. A few days ago the council was informed Learn By Design was ceasing to trade and so would not be putting on activities … Continue reading
Calling all future actors, writers and directors!
The Pound Youth Theatre is back for another term for exciting, dynamic and fun theatre sessions at The Pound. Learn about theatre in a supportive environment and make new friends while devising your own shows, creating characters and learning about acting, directing and costume. Led by Sidney and Tristan of the Last Baguette Theatre Company, … Continue reading
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