September 2024
We’re excited to welcome back all the teachers and students to a new school year! After a creative and eventful summer, we’re looking forward to sharing the exciting opportunities and events that September has to offer. Here's to a fantastic start to the Autumn term. If you’d like to submit content for next month's edition, please send it to [email protected] by 1 October for the release on 8 October.
?Our News
?Stay updated with Severn Arts news and discover what's happening in the Worcestershire area.
StuFest
??? The Marrs Bar, Worcester
?? Sat Sep 21, 7pm to 11:30pm
In October 2023, the Worcester music scene lost a beloved figure, Stuart Silcock. For over 20 years, Stu played lead guitar in numerous local bands, including Black Cat Bone, Will Dance For Chocolate, and Chevy Chase Stole My Wife. In Stu's honour, friends and loved ones have organised Silstock to raise funds for a meaningful cause. The Stuart Silcock Young Musicians Award, in partnership with Severn Arts, will provide music tuition to children who might not otherwise have access. Depending on funds raised, selected students will receive fully funded lessons for at least a year. Every penny from StuFest tickets and collections will support this cause. The event will feature performances by local artists, including Ruben Sebright, Pete Adams, Echo Gecco, Severn Collective, and more, with the Marrs Bar House band closing the night in a tribute to Stu’s musical legacy.
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Introducing our Sing, Speak, and Shine project
We are excited to introduce "Sing, Speak, and Shine," a project funded by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation. This initiative will bring music and performance into eight schools within the Rivers Multi Academy Trust (RMAT), particularly in areas of higher need. The project aims to enhance oracy skills by equipping teachers with innovative, non-traditional tools. Through body percussion, rap, and spoken word performance, pupils will build confidence, articulate their opinions, and express themselves powerfully. These resources will be integrated into RMAT’s Oracy Framework, ensuring long-term benefits for our students.
Stay tuned for more details!
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LINE UP?
We want to extend a huge thank you to all the incredible bands and artists who made this year’s Line Up festival such a fantastic success. Your performances were the highlight of the event. A massive thank you to Malvern Cube and its dedicated staff and volunteers for their tireless hard work, and to our amazing food vendors who kept everyone well-fed and happy. Most importantly, thank you to everyone who attended and shared in the joy of the festival. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!
If you haven't already and you attended Line Up 2024, we would really appreciate it if you could fill out the survey we have for this event. This will help us to improve Line Up in 2025!?
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Worcester Mela - The Melting Pot
??? The Granary, Worcester
?? Fri Sep 27 and Sat Sep 28
The Melting Pot is an ambitious project, co-created by Worcester’s local community, Worcester Mela, and a professional artistic team, that aims to celebrate the city’s industrial history, with a specific lens highlighting the stories of South Asian and migrant settlers.?
Using dance, music, storytelling and visual arts Worcester Mela will take you on an immersive journey through Worcester’s rich history.
Visiting different rooms, you will explore life on the factory floors, which include the famous Metal Box, Lea & Perrins and Worcester Porcelain.
It’s been devised to give you an understanding of the real-life conversations and experiences that the communities felt at that time and how they worked together to make Worcester a powerhouse in industry the world over. Worcester Mela would love for you to join them for this once in a lifetime experience and take you back to the golden age of Worcester’s industry.
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Community Arts Grant
Calling all artists, arts organisations, venues, and community groups in the Malvern Hills District! The Community Arts Grants Programme is here to support your creative projects that strengthen community connections, improve wellbeing, and bring people together through the arts. Grant Details: - Funding Available: Up to ￡2,500 per project - Deadline: 9am on Friday, 20 September 2024 - Project Deadline: Projects must be completed by March 2025
How to Apply: Submit a 2-page PDF with your project summary.
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Love Woodrow
The ‘Love Woodrow’ project has commissioned an artist to work with residents in Woodrow to create new public art installations. The project aims to use creativity to bring people together, boost health and wellbeing, enhance local pride in the area, and brighten up Woodrow Centre.
We are thrilled to announce that Sarah Brown, a talented artist known for her intricate glasswork and detailed observation of everyday life, is the artist in residence for the 'Love Woodrow' project.
Severn Arts and Reimagine Redditch fundraised almost ￡69,000 from the highly competitive Inclusive Communities Fund for the new 6 month-long artist in residence project.?
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.
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.
We’re 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]?
St Swithun's Songwriter in Residence and Time Statue Artist
St Swithun's is seeking local artists for two exciting commissions: a Songwriter in Residence and a Time Statue Artist.
The Songwriter in Residence will write a series of new pieces inspired by St Swithun's, and will be given time at a recording studio to record the songs, before performing at a special launch performance at St Swithun's. Following the launch, recordings of the pieces will continue to be played onsite for visitors, forming a Soundtrack of St Swithun's.? ? ? ? ?
The Time Statue Artist will design a new representation of 'time' to replace a historic statue lost in a storm in 1750. This modern interpretation will be unveiled at the launch event. These opportunities are open to artists of all backgrounds. The application period is from September 1 to October 7. For more details or to book an Open Day space, visit: worcesterstswithuns.org Engagement Officer, Sarah Hollingdale,? encourages submissions from both established and emerging talents, emphasising that creativity is welcome from all, regardless of faith.
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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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Saturate: Experiments in colour
?? The Artery, Worcester
?? Oct 11-16
Jo is a Malvern-based artist with an interest in landscape and abstract painting along with mixed media collage. Their work is characterised by a deep fascination with colour, which is a common thread across all of their creations.
Jo will be bringing a wide selection of work to the Artery including over 70 originals and a selection of prints.
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The People's Show Choir
??? Holy Trinity Church
?? Mon Sep 16, 7pm-8:30pm?
The People’s Show Choir is coming to Malvern! This is the place to be to sing songs from film, theatre and television.? Join us at Holy Trinity Church, Apex North Malvern Road, WR14 4LR on Monday 16 September from 7:00pm-8:30pm.? Rehearsals are always accompanied by excellent live music, professional and talented choir leaders and accompanists, and lots of friendly, like minded singers.
Sign up for your 2 week free trial?and begin your singing journey.? You won’t regret it.
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The Weir Garden
?? The Weir Garden, Hereford
?? September 2024?
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Meadow Arts and?National Trust?Herefordshire invite you to discover?The Weir Garden?this September. The National Trust is creating a vibrant home for wildlife at The Weir, restoring acres of woodland and more.?
Explore vibrant displays of art inspired by nature and join creative workshops as we shape the future of this evolving landscape.?
- People, Proposition, Landscape Showcase: 7 - 22 September?
- Chris Poolman’s ‘Stick Hire Service’ for Dogs: 14 September, 11am - 3pm
- Harriet Carter’s Drawing Session: 14 September, 11am - 3pm
Drop-in, normal admission charges apply
Creativity for wellbeing with artist Inner Knowings
?? Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum
?? Fridays (Sep 20? - Oct 18) 11am - 12pm
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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Get involved with Love Woodrow
Creative cuppas for adults?
?? Woodrow Library
?? September 2024
FREE drop-in activities
Come and share stories of your community, what home means to you and learn a new creative skill.
Thurs 12 September, 2pm – 4pm
Thurs 19 September, 1pm – 3pm
Thurs 26 September, 1pm – 3pm
No need to book!
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Free family art club
?? Woodrow Community Centre
?? September 2024
Join us for a free, fun and exciting art activity as a family.
Sat 14 September, 2pm – 4pm
Sat 21 September, 2pm – 4pm
Sat 28 September, 2pm – 4pm
No need to book!
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Free creative evenings for adults?
?? Woodrow Community Centre
?? September 2024
Join us to explore what home means to you through creative workshops contributing to new artworks that celebrate Woodrow.
Thurs 12 September, 6pm – 7.30pm
Thurs 19 September, 6pm – 7.30pm
Thurs 26 September, 6pm – 7.30pm
No need to book!
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?Events at Script Haven
?? 6 venues in Worcestershire
?? September 2024
Script Haven has delights for music lovers, history connoisseurs and local authors this September with a plethora of events guaranteed to entice.?
Script Haven have 4 exciting events lined up as part of Worcester Music Festival (13 – 15 September), sessions for 3-4 year olds looking to explore the world of performing arts with All Sorts throughout the first half-term.
September brings 5 book launches, including local authors Caroline Willcocks with ‘of Aragon’ and Simon Batsman’s epic fantasy ‘The Curiosities of Perciville Harper’.
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Script Haven are also joined by Melita Thomas and ‘1000 Tudor People’, presenting the incredible lives and deaths of Tudor people in a single authoritative volume with a foreword by Dr Tracy Borman. Melita will also be in full Tudor costume!?
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NFP Workshops
?? Online via Zoom
?? Multiple dates, September - October 2024
NFP run 18 different live online via Zoom training courses for charities, schools, healthcare and public sector organisations.
Workshops are held 10am-12.30pm on a single date. There is a break 11.10am-11.20am. Each workshop costs ￡95 per participant. There are no discounts available.
Individual Giving, Tue 10 Sep
An introduction to fundraising from the general public.
Introduction to Fundraising, Mon 16 Sep?
An introduction the different areas of fundraising and how they fit together.?
Major Donor Fundraising, Tue 17 Sep
An introduction to fundraising from wealthy private individuals.
Managing Staff, Wed 18 Sep
An introduction to the concepts and issues of managing staff within organisations.?
Community Fundraising, Mon 23 Sep?
An introduction to the techniques of community fundraising.?
Fundraising Events, Tue 24 Sep?
An introduction to preparing and running fundraising events.
Bid Writing, ?Mon 30 Sep?
An introduction to writing bids for funding from grant making trusts and foundations.?
Legacy Fundraising, Tue 1 Oct
An introduction to attracting or boosting fundraising income through gifts in wills.
Recruiting and Managing Volunteers, Wed 2 Oct?
An introduction to recruiting and managing volunteers within organisations.
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