October 2024
Welcome to our October edition ?? As the cooler months approach, we're excited to see a growing number of creative events happening in our community. Our newsletter has expanded significantly this year, and we are so grateful to all the local organisations that have contributed content and supported us along the way. If you’d like to submit content for next month's edition, please send it to [email protected] by 5 November for the release on 12 November.
Our News ????
Stay updated with Severn Arts news and discover what's happening in the Worcestershire area.
Come along to Learn To Play 2024
??Arch 27, Croft Road, Worcester
?? 12 October 10:30am - 2:30pm
Discover the joy of making music at our?Learn to Play event, held on 12 October from 10:30am to 2:30pm at The Arches, Worcester. This event is open to everyone - whether you're a beginner, a lapsed musician, or simply curious about trying out an instrument. No need to sign up—just drop in and start playing!
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Do you know a young person between 11-16?
??Severn Arts, Malvern Gate
??Every Saturday for 5 weeks, from 9 November 9:30am - 11:30am?
Our Studio Sessions aim to give young people, aged 11 – 16 years, the chance to learn how to record and produce their own music, using state of the art drum machines, synthesizers, midi instruments and Logic Pro software. With the support of music teachers, the group will aim to produce a 90 second remix, which will be recorded and produced to industry standard.?
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The Melting Pot?
Worcester was treated to a real feast of delights on 27 and 28 September, as 'The Melting Pot' brought the city’s rich industrial history to life. This incredible event marked the culmination of an 18 month project that captured memories from Worcester’s diverse communities, weaving them together into a vibrant event of dance, music, storytelling, and visual arts.
Taking place across three floors, audiences were immersed in the sights, sounds, and even the smells of life on the factory floors at iconic sites like the Metal Box, Lea & Perrins, and Worcester Porcelain. From start to finish, this multi-sensory journey through Worcester’s industrial past left attendees mesmerised, making it an unforgettable celebration of our city’s heritage.
"Amazed at the variety of cultural backgrounds."
"It was an incredible experience and it changed my understanding of our city." Did you attend? Complete the survey below.
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Join our orchestras and bands
We would love more instrumental players to join our orchestras and bands and enjoy being part of a group who rehearse and perform together.??
Our youth level bands and orchestras are for young musicians (up to 25 years) playing at grade 3 + level. No auditions required.
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Westlands community art project
We are delighted to be working with artist and facilitator Sarah Edwards on a new project at the Westlands estate in Droitwich. Sarah will be working with children at Westlands First School and Nursery to co-create a new artwork for the school grounds that celebrates this community. Parents, carers and school staff will also be invited to get involved in the painting as part of a creative community event at the school. This project is funded by Worcestershire County Council’s Public Health department, with support from Droitwich Wellbeing Hub.
Opportunities ????
Explore creative opportunities in the Worcestershire area. For more details about any of the opportunities listed below, please contact the individual or organisation directly.
Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s Teacher Development Fund?
Does your arts organisation want to collaborate with schools to make a lasting impact? Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s Teacher Development Fund supports teachers to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to bring their lessons to life through the arts. Partnerships between arts organisations and groups of schools can apply for grants up to ￡165,000. Schools and arts organisations will collaborate over two academic years. Together they’ll work to create arts-rich and equitable classrooms where every child can thrive. Applications close on Wednesday, 13 November at 12 noon.?
Tell your story: Everyday makers
Do you make as a hobby, for wellbeing, as a form of activism, for self-expression or with a group, community or club?? Craftspace are collecting stories of ‘everyday makers’ in the Midlands whose work shows the influence of migration on creativity, craft skills and techniques. They are looking for stories of people from the global majority and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia to celebrate the diversity of the Midlands. Tell your stories online using film, photography, audio podcasts or writing. If you or someone you know has a story to tell get in touch! More details of how to do this can be found through the link below or emailing [email protected]
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Submit your artwork: House of Horrors Exhibition?
Submit your artwork to be included in our community Halloween exhibition. Whether your artwork is inspired by Halloween, surrealism, autumn or it’s just a bit weird then you are welcome in our house of horrors exhibition. All experience levels and art styles are welcome.
Drop off date: 24 October?
Exhibition Open: ?26-30 October
Pick up date: 31 October?
Exhibition costs: ￡15 for 1 piece, ￡20 for 2 pieces or ￡25 for 3 pieces?
The Artery Studios
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Three Counties Talent Hub – Stage writing competition?
Malvern Theatres and?Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham are collaborating to launch a new stage writing competition for writers working in the three counties (Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire).
The competition launches the?Three Counties Talent Hub (3CTH); an ambitious arts development programme based at Malvern Theatres that identifies, fosters, and gives a professional platform to creatives working in the three counties.?
For this inaugural project, all entries must have a significant ‘sense of place’ in relation to Malvern and/or Cheltenham, and the winning entry will be workshopped in Malvern, before being performed in both Malvern and Cheltenham.
In time, Malvern Theatres hopes to expand 3CTH to include other artistic genres.
Fred Moroni, Malvern Theatres Executive Director, said: “As well as providing a platform for local writers, this scheme will benefit the wider cultural industry."
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Join Colwall Community Choir
A friendly group of men and women that enjoy singing.
Colwall Community Choir is part of the Community. We meet on Thursday evenings between 8:00pm and 9:15pm at The Downs Music School (term time only).
The choir is open to everyone from the surrounding area.? No audition needed and you don’t even have to read music.
When we are back why not?come?along to a rehearsal for a ‘taster’ or two???Members pay only?￡20?a term. Email?[email protected]?for more info.
Creative Spark: Funding your creative projects?
Wednesday 30 October, 4:00pm - 6:00pm?
Hereford College of Arts, College Road Campus HR1 1EB
Free, booking essential
This workshop will be led by Manda Graham, Producer, Funding Mentor and Business Coach from Creative Spark Projects and Equal Vision CIC.
As securing funding for arts projects becomes more competitive, this workshop will help participants to understand what’s important and where to start with fundraising arts projects. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a toolkit that you can use to help you to build projects and write better funding applications that meet the needs of funders.
To get the most out of this workshop you will need to bring a real-life project (ideally one that you would like to get funded in the future).?
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Entries open for Worcester Competitive Arts Festival
Worcester Competitive Arts Festival,? WCAF, celebrates all styles of music, drama, poetry and prose. It takes place annually in venues across Worcester throughout March and is growing and improving each year. ?
Everyone of any age, ability or experience is welcome. Act, sing, read, play instruments or write/perform your own music, story, poem or play. There are prizes and trophies to be won, but you don’t have to compete… with many opportunities simply to perform or show your work in a friendly, supportive environment, there is something for everyone, including exciting workshops and masterclasses.
All Severn Arts/school choirs/ensembles and creative writing entries are free, with discounts on all other entries made before December.
WCAF are keen to support anyone with additional needs and free places are available for those in financial hardship. If you have any queries or want to know more, please email:?[email protected]?
Global Majority Practitioner Development Programme
Beyond Face CIC and Strike A Light have joined forces to create a 5 month programme that will develop and identify people from the Global Majority who want to become theatre practitioners or develop their current skill set to an excellent standard through a range of paid training opportunities in the South West.
12 Face-to-Face training days
￡1,200 Fee + travel expenses
Based in Bristol, Gloucester, Plymouth and Exeter –?must be willing to travel between locations
Deadline for applications:?Monday, 14 October at 12 noon.
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Events ?????
Check out local events throughout Worcestershire from the creative community. If you would like further information about an article, please contact the individual/organisation directly.
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Creativity for Wellbeing with artist Inner Knowings
??Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum.
??4-18 October, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Running alongside the exhibition Connections?are weekly creative workshops led by artist Inner Knowings. From mindful doodling to making origami blooms, these sessions aim to highlight the benefits of using creative methods to support mental wellbeing. Free to attend.
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Phantom Narrative | Heritage Spaces and the Ghost Story: A Creative Writing Workshop
??The Commandery
??Wednesday 13 November, 6:00pm -? 7:30pm
In this creative writing workshop, run by Dr Jack McGowan and Dr Lucy Arnold of the University of Worcester, we will explore how heritage spaces and historical architecture have a unique relationship to the ghost story genre. ￡7 per person. Please book online.
Symbolic Stories
??The Artery Studios
??15 October, 6:30-8:30pm
A Collaborative Workshop with Jo Bonomini and Artist Clubhouse. Learn how to use symbology as a vehicle for expressing emotions and ideas in your art. A mixed media workshop with Jo Bonomini as part of her Saturate exhibition.
￡20 - all materials provided?
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The Circle Within?
??The Artery Studios
??13 October, 3:30-5:30pm
Join us for a unique session combing the energy of circles with the power of movement and art.
￡20 - all materials provided?
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Events at the Regal
??Regal Tenbury, Tenbury Wells
Dire Streets
??Saturday 12 October
This two-hour show includes faithful renditions of classic studio tracks along with extended live versions from some of the legendary Dire Straits concerts.
Regal School of Creative Arts
??Sunday 13 October
A theatre school dedicated to bringing the best of theatre training to the young people of Tenbury Wells and it’s surrounding areas.?
Regal Community Choir
??Monday 14 October
The Regal Community Choir is a great opportunity to enjoy music together by singing popular and traditional songs.?
The Royal Ballet | Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland
??Tuesday 15 October
The Royal Ballet presents a charming adaptation of the classic children's story as Alice chases after a white rabbit.
This Is The Police
??Thursday 17 October
This Is The Police brings the sheer power, excitement and unique sound of The Police back to audiences just as the original band's 2007 world tour did.
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British Trombone Society Festival 2024 Youth Day (18 and Under)
??The Bradshaw Hall, Birmingham?
??26 October, 9:00am
A special event for budding young trombonists under the age of 18, the Youth Day at the British Trombone Festival 2024 has a whole range of workshops and experiences lined up for young players. It will feature amazing trombone artists such as Josh Cirtina, principal bass trombone of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Chris Augustine of the West End’s Frozen and Simon Minshall, of Back to the Future and recently appointed to the Bone-afide Trombone Quartet. There will also be top trombone retailers present, including access to the RockSchool publications for trombone. Young players will have the chance to hear world class performances, take part in workshops with their peers, ask professionals all the trombone questions they’ve ever wanted the answers to, learn new graded repertoire from the Rock and Pop worlds, and perform in the Festival’s massed trombone ensemble.
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Artstrands?
Artstrands is a collective comprised of 10 local artists, all members of Creatives Connect Malvern. Their work covers a wide range of different disciplines including painting, textiles, ceramics, jewellery, weaving and sculpture.
??Malvern Theatres
??Now until 18 October
Malvern Hills based exhibiting group Artstrands are currently showcasing a selection of their work in the Circle Bar at Malvern Theatres, where they will also be joined by guest artist Chris Hellowell.
Available to view during theatre opening hours.
??Weavers Gallery
?? 22 - 27 October, opening hours 10:00am - 4:00pm
Later in the month six Artstrands members will be exhibiting and demonstrating at Weavers Gallery, Ledbury. An ideal opportunity to meet the artists and find out more about the methods behind their respective artwork. Different artists will be available in the gallery each day.
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Visual Art Market
??Worcester Cathedral Cloisters
??31 October - 2 November, 10:00am - 4:00pm
A shoppable feast of visual art from Worcestershire artists. Free entrance.
Artists spaces still available! Closing date for stall applications: Friday 11 October
Email: [email protected] to apply or for more information.
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Conjuring Creativity
??The Artery Studios
??31 October, 7 November, 14 November, 21 November
Embrace the spooky season with artists Emily and Kirstie, in a four week series of cosy, magical art workshops based on creative play for joy. Unwind and escape into your sketchbooks, as we take you on a creative journey inspired by fantasy, folklore and witchcraft.
Week 1 - The Magic Of Nature
Week 2 - Ancient Beginnings
Week 3 - Making and Manifesting
Week 4 - Silhouettes and Stories
￡18.50 per workshop or book all four for ￡60
All materials provided
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Atchin Tan - Travelling Through Art?
??Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum?
??26 October – 5 January 2025?
Atchin Tan – Travelling Through Art is a visual journey through time of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) communities. Curated by the Art Gallery & Museum with members of the communities, the exhibition features artworks on loan from Tate by Turner, Gainsborough and Munnings, alongside newly commissioned works by Romani artists.?
Atchin Tan is the Romani phrase for Stopping Place. The exhibition has sprung from Museums Worcestershire’s Vardo Project which aims to build a contextualising archive for Worcestershire’s unique and rare collection of Vardoes (gypsy caravans). They are extremely significant to the county as the GRT community is historically Worcestershire’s largest ethnic minority and an integral part of the county’s culture and agricultural year.??
The exhibition includes oral histories and family photograph albums, illustrating how Romani identity has been portrayed through time. Traditional and handmade items for the exhibition will be on display in Crystal’s Vardo in the centre of the gallery.?
To celebrate the exhibition opening on Saturday 26 October, storyteller Richard O’Neill will be performing Colours of My Wagon at 11:00am, 12 noon, and 1:00pm (suitable for all ages) in the Art Gallery. The performances are free and everyone is welcome.?
Admission to Atchin Tan – Travelling Through Art is free and the Art Gallery and Museum is open Tuesday – Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm and Sunday 10:00am – 3:00pm.?
Atchin Tan has received funding from the John Ellerman Foundation and the Elmley Foundation.?
For more information and to see a list of associated events, please visit below.
Stopgap CPD session with Dancefest
??The Angel Centre, Worcester
??Wednesday 30 October, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Stopgap Dance Company is a global leader of disability access in dance, and we’re so pleased to have them working with Dancefest this autumn. As well as an inclusive 4 day performance project, the company will be running a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) session aimed at regional dance teachers, artists and facilitators, focusing on teaching and delivering inclusive dance to young people aged 11-20.
Tickets: ￡12
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Dancefest Masterclasses
??October - December 2024
Dancefest are presenting a series of Masterclasses with artists we admire and are inspired by. They're inclusive workshops for every body and every mind.
Coming up later this month is a performance and Masterclass based on Synergy, by renowned Deaf choreographer Mark Smith in collaboration with South Africa’s Musa Motha, and in December we welcome Pell Ensemble, whose work uses interactive and immersive technologies combined with dance.