MYAN E-Bulletin : Issue 11: Spring 2007

1. MYAN News / Other News

MYAN NEWS ITEMS

Creative Careers Event – Making It In Manchester

The purpose of this event was for arts focussed secondary school pupils to engage with artists in creative careers focussed workshops such as comedy, fashion and visual arts. Children had the opportunity to learn about the experience, education and training options required to pursue these careers by talking to the artists, participating in the workshops and picking up an information pack.

Following the success of the pilot event at Chorlton High School in April 2006, a partnership was developed with the Education Department at Urbis who hosted this event on 20 and 21 February 2007. ‘Making it Manchester’ was attended by 155 children aged 14-15 from 5 schools and 1 education group. Each child rotated around 4 of the 9 artist led workshops.

In each workshop, they were given the opportunity to experience what it might be like working within each of these professions. For example, with the media and TV workshop, the group identified the type of roles and required skills/training for careers in this field, which was followed by an interactive tour around the Channel M studios seeing these people at work. One pupil commented: “Broadcast and TV (was my favourite workshop) because you learnt skills and got to be a cameraman”

Mentoring Scheme Update

Since January, there have been a total of 7 mentors and mentees matched who are in active partnerships, working to mutually agreed action plans. All current mentors and mentees have expressed their interest via the MYA website. Between January and March, 3 mentees and 9 mentors actively registered (some mentors are awaiting approval following enhanced CRB checks).

This year MYA plans to increase its marketing drive to promote the scheme and recruit more suitable mentees. An interim evaluation report looking at what has been achieved since the projects inception in November 2005, is being collated by the project facilitator which will be available soon on the MYA website.

New web profiles required / update your activity / e-bulletin feedback

Please give us your feedback on your MYA e-bulletin. What do you think about the format and content? Has it helped you find jobs, funding, events or contacts? What changes would you like to see?

If you are a web registered organisation, please update your Spring / Summer activities and news by logging in http://www.manchesteryoutharts.org/providers_admin/login.asp If not then please register as an organisation, http://www.manchesteryoutharts.org/register.asp or artist http://www.manchesteryoutharts.org/artists_register.asp

Would an organisation or a young artist you know like to be profiled on the MYA website? See link for current profile: http://www.manchesteryoutharts.org/interviews.asp Please email j.tedder@manchester.gov.uk for details.

OTHER NEWS ITEMS

Budget 2007 – Summary of key announcements for the voluntary and community sector

The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) have produced a summary of the main points arising from the 2007 Budget statement for the voluntary and community sector. They will also be producing a full briefing in due course.
To read the summary visit www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/policy/index.asp?id=4498

Career development toolkits, UK

Full Circle Arts' website offers useful tools to help with career development. Guides are online or downloadable. Artists looking to raise funds for a project, can check the lists of trust funds and funding agencies to apply to and then download the series of 'How To' guides to filling in funding applications.

For more information, contact: www.full-circle-arts.co.uk/tools.asp or Tel: 0161 279 7878 or fax: 0161 279 7879.

ENYAN Campaigns for Youth Consultation!

ENYAN, the English National Youth Arts Network, is seeking to increase the opportunities and resources for effective youth consultation within the arts, with their first national campaign ‘What Do YOU THink?’ The arts sector is under immense pressure to include young people in the planning, delivery and evaluation of its work. ENYAN will be evidencing the case for the arts as a tool for effective youth consultation as well as providing resources to support the youth arts sector to consult with young people in all areas of youth arts.

Individuals and organisations can contribute to resources and join the What Do YOU THink?’ campaign by completing a simple online survey via this link http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=105413511066 where they will be able to submit examples of good practice in the field of youth consultation. You can find out more about  ‘What Do YOU THink?’ and youth consultation as a whole by clicking on the ‘Campaigns’ section of the ENYAN website: http://www.enyan.co.uk/category/show/12. You can also subscribe as an ENYAN member online at www.enyan.co.uk with organisations now able to benefit from a new corporate membership rate.

If you have any questions or would like further information about ENYAN contact Claire Cowell, NW Region ENYAN Chair.

Full Circle Arts: Planning for 2007 Artist Development and Networking Day

In July 2006 we held our first Artist Development and Networking Day. The event was attended by many and your feedback suggested you would like this to become an annual event for Artists, Artist Mentors and Mentees. We are currently planning ADND 2007, and welcome any suggestions for workshops and discussions.

Email your suggestions to vicki@fullcirclearts.co.uk or contact Vicki on 0161 279 7878.

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