May 10th, 2010 |
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Mencap Arts has just published a report of its two year arts consultation with young people with a learning disability (aged 13-19).
Produced in partnership with Arts Council England, the consultation found that it is much harder for young people with a learning disability to access the arts than their peers and makes a number of recommendations for improvements.
As well as looking at young people’s leisure aspirations and the barriers they face in fully participating in arts provision it contains information about arts activities available to young people with a learning disability. For the full report, log onto
www.artspider.org.uk/resources/other_info
June 9th, 2009 |
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Once again Mencap are running the local arts awards scheme for groups affiliated to Mencap.
Up to £500 is available for projects in any art form from drawing to drama, photography to playing music. It must be a project with a specific start and end date. The money cannot be used for ongoing costs of, for example, art materials.
Up to 30th September 2009 only groups who did not receive the arts award last year can apply (April 2008-April 2009), however, after that the remaining money will be open to applications from all groups.
For more information and application forms please contact Di Lane on 01444 449088 or email diana.lane@mencap.org.uk
April 15th, 2009 |
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The Community Sector Coalition (CSC) has thrown its support behind the Campaign for Creativity, a new project for anyone who wants to encourage more people to take part in the arts. This campaign has been launched by art + power, an arts organisation that supports disabled and socially excluded people to become empowered through the arts.
The Campaign for Creativity works by matching the goals and aspirations of participants, with the support offered by partners. It welcomes anything you can offer - time, money, practical assistance or even just a word of support - every contribution is valued and helps build a creative community.
View the art + power website at www.artandpower.com
