London Arts, together with the National Touring Programme of the Arts Council of England, has compiled a National Venue and Promoter Directory as a resource for Black musicians and Black-led music organisations seeking to develop touring programmes and audiences. t: 020 7608 6199
A new membership organisation, Arts Training Wales, has been formed to provide information and act as a research and lobbying organisation. The organisation aims to make more and better training and professional development available within the arts in Wales. e: admin@a-t-w.com
A Deaf Arts e-group has been established to provide news and information on arts events, opportunities and training courses for the Deaf, as well as a forum for discussion and debate. The group is open to both Deaf and Hard of Hearing people interested in the arts, and hearing people involved in arts activities for Deaf people. e: deafarts@yahoogroups.com
The first issue of ?Upstart?, a new quarterly magazine aimed at those working in the arts with young people, has been published by Artswork, the youth arts development agency. The magazine will feature news and information as well as articles, policy updates and other features. e: upstart@artswork.demon.co.uk
w: http://www.artswork.org.uk
A trust fund has been endowed by the Scottish Executive to honour the memory of Scotland?s late First Minister Donald Dewar, by supporting young people across the arts in Scotland who have limited financial resources. Candidates for the awards will be given support and advice by established professionals. t: 0131 240 2449
w: http://www.scottisharts.org.uk
A regional arts and health website has been launched in the West Midlands, providing examples of arts and health projects, and offering advice and networking opportunities for artists, health professionals and others involved in arts and health work. http://www.creative-remedies.org.uk
A new project to establish a framework for the development of writers and writing in South Cumbria is to be managed by South Cumbria Playwrights in partnership with other writers? groups in the region. Known as ?Word Market?, the project will include training workshops, commissions and an annual festival. Limited funds and unlimited amounts of advice are also available to support literary activities in the region. t: 07759 775011
e: linda_graham@btopenworld.com
The Independent Street Arts Network is holding a training programme, ?Setting the Streets Alive, how to plan and run a successful street arts day?, in Edinburgh on November 12. The free event is aimed at promoters across Scotland, though places are limited. t: 0131 226 6051 e: jaine.lumsden@scottisharts.org.uk
The London College of Music and Media, together with New York-based Digital Salon, is researching an interactive digital arts roadshow with a view to showcasing innovative digital arts projects. A NESTA education award will enable research into the educational content of the roadshow, potential new audiences and key strategic partners. w : http://www.nesta.org.uk; http://www.jeremygardiner.co.uk
The EC Directive on late payment which came into force in August provides new UK entitlements, including the right to charge interest for late payment of commercial debt and compensation for debt recovery costs. Further information about Late Payment Legislation, including a user?s guide, is available at
w: http://www.payontime.co.uk