With £24,000 of support from the Regional Arts Lottery Programme, Suffolk Arts Marketing is to identify, recruit, train and manage ten volunteers who will promote the arts to people living in rural areas where social exclusion is high, developing relationships with arts organisations and establishing a network of local arts activists t: 01394 388029
The National Youth Theatre of Wales (NYTW) is inviting former members to join in its 25th Anniversary celebrations at a gala celebration in early 2002. Former and current NYTW members will be joined by former directors, tutors, sponsors, and associates, marking the first members? reunion in the Theatre?s 25-year history. Contact Wendy York at NYTW t: 029 2026 5006 w: http://www.nyaw.co.uk
The Arts Marketing Association has published two books relating to current issues in arts marketing and audience development. ?Targeting the Now Generation? details a series of research and development initiatives implemented by Marketing the Arts in Oxfordshire, illustrating how to develop young audiences aged 15?19.?It?s For You: Telemarketing for Arts Organisations?, provides practical advice to arts marketers and fundraisers who are not telemarketing specialists. Contact SAM?s Books t: 01883 345011
The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and the Arts Council of England are to host a national conference aimed at promoting the use of the arts in Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) and Learning Support Units (LSUs). ?The Arts Included? has been planned in response to growing evidence that participation in arts activities can have a significant impact on pupils in PRUs and LSUs. Contact Nick Randell t/f: 01386 860390 e: nick@nrassociates.co.uk
The Theatrical Management Association has issued a paper looking at variations in government and funding systems affecting the performing arts in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. The Arts in a Devolved UK is available from the TMA t: 020 7557 6700
Eastern Touring Agency (ETA) and Tiebreak Theatre are to hold a conference on under-5s theatre on October 11 at Maddermarket Theatre, Norwich. The conference will feature a mix of performances, keynote speeches and break-out sessions, with keynote presentations by Paul Harman (Cleveland Theatre Company), Jo Belloli (Polka Theatre) and Pam Henderson (Arts Marketing Association). Contact ETA t: 01223 500202 e: info@e-t-a.demon.co.uk
The Circus Open Forum is to take place on October 23 at Battersea Arts Centre, London. The forum is open to everyone with a professional interest in circus and the day will include presentations by a panel of speakers from many different areas of work within circus, including leading performers, producers and educators. Contact Dorothy Max Prior t: 020 7729 7944 e: info@circusarts.org.uk
A one-day marketing symposium is to be hosted by the Arts Council of Wales on November 13 at Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. The aim of the day is to provide delegates with an opportunity to network and participate in workshops run by practitioners from Wales. Contact Louise Piper t: 029 2037 6500
A bookshop stocking specialist books for those working in the arts, as well as those of interest to arts attenders, has been opened at Manchester?s Royal Exchange Theatre. A collaborative venture involving the Theatre and specialist arts book supplier SAM?s Books, the shop sells texts of the plays performed, general fiction and autobiographies of theatre practitioners, as well as books on professional and personal development. e: bookshop@royalexchange.co.uk
British Educational Communications and Technology Agency (Becta) has launched a website to showcase projects which have used ICT to support the creative process in music, arts, dance and drama. Projects can be viewed on-line, together with resources for classroom use. w: http://www.performingwithict.net