https://www.creativehertfordshire.com/listings/news/?archive=1&disc%5B0%5D=10&view=rss Mon, 21 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/hertfordshire-music-service/hand-herts-additional-needs-database-newsletter-out-now/ The Spring 2014 edition of HAND News, Hertfordshire County Council's online newsletter for parents and carers of children and young people with additional needs and disabilities, is now published. The autumn edition was... Tue, 01 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/trestletheatre/trestle-big-give-christmas-challengenews/ Trestle is delighted to announce their participation in the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2013! Trestle Theatre Company, Hertfordshire’s renowned arts and education charity, is thrilled to have been chosen to take part... Sun, 03 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/suzanne-rider/information-on-cultural-commissioning/ As part of the Cultural Commissioning Programme, New Philanthropy Capital (NPC) delivered a series of Social Impact Seminars aimed at arts and cultural organisations. The Cultural Commissioning Programme (www.ncvo.or... Mon, 15 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/suzanne-rider/culture-health-reports-and-toolkits-added-to-the-resource-page/ We have added the following to the Culture and Health section on the Resources Page: Summary of ‘An Evidence Review of the Impact of Participatory Arts on Older People.’ Full report of ‘An Evidence Review of the Impa... Tue, 07 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/suzanne-rider/let-s-open-up-the-creative-workforce-jess-starns/ As someone who is neuro-diverse I have always been aware of how hard it is going to be to enter the arts and creative industries compared to my peers. Having volunteered in the sector for six years, here’s my view on how... Thu, 03 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/suzanne-rider/hertfordshire-community-fundraising-database/ Hertfordshire Community Foundation are co-funding a new service in Hertfordshire that is free for all not for profit organisations to use. It is the Herts Community Fundraising database and enables organisations to s... Thu, 10 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/suzanne-rider/walnut-tree-practice-arts-in-health-toolkit/ This toolkit is now listed under 'Toolkits' in the Culture & Health section on the Resources page. The toolkit covers: • Advice for Artists Working with Patients • Artists Contract • Bright Ideas that have wo... Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/suzanne-rider/community-arts-1984-2020/ The first day of ‘Hertfordshire Year of Culture 2020’ seems an appropriate day to review the history of the Community Arts movement. 64 Million Artists, who we are collaborating with to bring you ‘The January Challen... Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/suzanne-rider/art-happens-crowdfunding-platform/ Art Happens gives museums and audiences the power to bring exciting projects to life together. Designed specifically for museums and galleries, our crowdfunding platform is completely free to use, meaning 100% of the ... Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/suzanne-rider/arts-culture-and-the-brain-2022/ Arts, Culture and the Brain 2022. A new report from the Arts Council: “Helping people live healthier, happier lives is part of our Let’s Create vision. Today, research by UCL links creativity and culture wi... Thu, 02 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/sport-england-coronavius-fund/ Sport Engalnd Re making up to £195 million of funding available to help the sport and physical activity sector through the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. That will include dance organisations. The package ... Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/fundraising-workshop-hertfordshire-6th-june-hatfield/ How to find the right sources of funding and develop a winning proposal Royal Opera House Bridge is hosting a series of fundraising sessions to help you attract investment to your work with children and young people.... Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/funding-insight-newsletter-hertsdirect/ Funding Insight Newsletter 13th May 2013 Regular funding alerts are available from HertsDirect. The "Funding Insight" Newsletter summarises the latest funding opportunities to have featured on the Grants Online we... Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/arts-worth-5-9bn-uk-economy-report-stage-7th/ Arts Council England has published the findings of an independent report claiming that the arts and culture sector accounts for 0.4% of gross domestic product, with £5.9 billion worth of gross value added to the UK econo... Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/grants-arts-arts-council-england/ (From ACE update 17 June) From 1 July 2013, the application and assessment process for Grants for the arts will be changing in order to help us streamline our investment process. The changes include: • the thres... Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/family-arts-festival-add-details/ (From Arts Council Engalnd update 17th June) This autumn, hundreds of arts organisations across the UK will present events in the very first Family Arts Festival. If you work with families, then this is an opportunit... Wed, 17 Jul 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/school-term-dates-sept-2013-july-2014/ It's often useful to know the term dates of schools, for planning activities and events - below (from HertsDirect) are term dates that apply to community and voluntary-controlled schools only: they may not apply to volun... Wed, 29 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/artists-working-in-participatory-settings-survey/ A survey is being undertaken to support the Paul Hamlyn Foundation (PHF) Special Initiative called ArtWorks, which seeks to understand and develop support for artists working in participatory settings. This survey is int... Fri, 08 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/creative-hertfordshire-survey-win-an-ebook-reader/ Today we are asking YOU, our creative community, for help! Can you spend 5 minutes answering some questions about Creative Hertfordshire online? The answers and insights you give us will help us as we move the netw... Wed, 06 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/evaluating-arts-and-wellbeing-presentations-available/ The information from this event in Hatfield on 23rd June are now available on Creative Hertfordshire at the link below. We hope you find them useful. Evaluating Arts and Wellbeing: a Hertfordshire approach - 23rd Ju... Wed, 05 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/are-you-16-25-want-to-learn-new-skills/ Programme date: Monday 24th April to Friday 28th April Location: Trestle Theatre Company Ltd. St Albans  Take part in inspiring and exciting drama and mask workshops that will help improve your teamwork, communicat... Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/information-of-financial-support-available/ Self Employment & Universal Credit https://www.gov.uk/self-employment-and-universal-credit Employment & Support Allowance https://www.gov.uk/employment-support-allowance Covid-19 Small Business Government Grant ... Wed, 25 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/ideas-for-academic-research-funding-wanted/ Does anyone know someone or some organisation that would be interested in the inclusive social research proposed below. Admittedly, this would definitely help me, but perhaps some mutually beneficial agreement could pres... Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/funding-for-happy-holidays-christmas-programme/ This Christmas, Hertfordshire County Council, Herts Sports Partnership and Hertfordshire Community Foundation will once again join forces to deliver healthy food alongside physical and enrichment activities, under the na... Mon, 17 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/2022-broxbourne-community-awards/ The 2022 Broxbourne Community Awards will again recognise the achievements of the Broxbourne community, but will have particular focus on those members of the public who have made a significant contribution during the pa... Wed, 10 May 2017 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/tse-productions/network-with-your-creative-neighbour-on-1st-june/ The 1st June sees the launch of The Creative Expo, a one day exhibition for the creative industries held at the University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield. The expo is free to attend and will provide a platform where creative... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/off-the-barrow/working-barrow-open-call/ An open call to all creatives! Are you an artist, designer or illustrator? Are you a great photographer, sculptor or painter? Do you make jewellery, furniture or clothing? Do you sew? Are you an experimental image maker?... Thu, 17 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/off-the-barrow/barrow-award/ We're delighted to announce that Off the Barrow has been selected as a finalist for Online Business of the Year at the Hertfordshire Business Awards 2013. http://www.hertsbusinessawards.co.uk/the-finalists-are-announc... Mon, 10 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/hillary-taylor/community-champion-finalist-st-albans-chamber-awards-2016/ I'm delighted and honoured to be selected as a finalist for this years awards: Category Community Champion. I do arts and other community outreach and communication support in addition to my art. Thu, 15 May 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/ps-arts/official-opening-of-southern-hemisphere-at-ps-arts/ PS Arts, a popular art and photography gallery and vintage tearoom housed in a converted barn in Datchworth, Hertfordshire, celebrated its official opening on 9 May 2014. To mark the occasion, the gallery hostied an... Tue, 21 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/kate-marston-taylor/andy-kirkpatrick-cold-mountain/ This show is now available to book online and at the box office. Thursday 25th February 8pm Tickets: £16, £15 (conc) Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/kate-marston-taylor/mark-thompson-s-spectacular-science-show/ This show is now available to book online and at the box office. Saturday 2nd September 3pm Tickets:£10, £8 (under 16's) Thu, 03 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/sew-enjoyable/sewing-with-children-in-verulamiuim-park/ I'm holding drop in workshops for children and their parents at the Inn on the Park in Verulamium Park. Thursday 24th July 1pm to 3pm. Wednesday 30th july and Thursday 31st July at 1pm to 3pm. There wil... Fri, 27 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/tricolor/st-albans-cathedral-consultation/ Have your say in the redevelopment of the visitor facilities at St Albans Cathedral. St Albans Cathedral has received initial funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to improve its visitor facilities and the way ... Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-art-of-wellbeing/arts-and-culture-commissioning-toolkit/ This toolkit will help you understand and engage with commissioning. Being commissioned provides an opportunity for the arts and cultural sector to deliver contracts for a whole range of public services whilst other fund... Thu, 15 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-art-of-wellbeing/memory-box-lowewood-museum-project-snapshot/ Project title: Memory Box Project Where and when the project happened Lowewood Museum, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, during 2015. Describe your project briefly In 2015 Lowewood Museum launched its new memory boxes fo... Thu, 15 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-art-of-wellbeing/come-and-sing-project-snapshot/ Project title: Come and Sing (Dacorum Community Choir) Where and when the project happened Grovehill Community Centre, Hemel Hempstead, Saturday, May 16th 2015 Describe your project briefly This was a free event,... Thu, 15 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-art-of-wellbeing/encounter-project-snapshot/ Project title: Encounter Describe your project briefly Encounter has worked with art and sculpture-making to explore the relationships between young people and emotional wellbeing. 16 sessions were held in 2015 with ... Sat, 24 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-art-of-wellbeing/presentations-now-available-from-the-art-of-wellbeing-conference/ Hertfordshire's first conference on culture and wellbeing was held at The Fielder Centre, Hatfield, on Thursday 15th October 2015. 160 people attended the event from health, social care, community organisations, loca... Thu, 03 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-art-of-wellbeing/i-need-a-partner-requests-from-the-art-of-wellbeing-conference/ I am: Visual Artist / photography My project/activity is: Fine art based work communicating mental health issues / thoughts / feelings I would like to work with: It will be in (location, area or setting): From a part... Wed, 18 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/recover/recover-has-just-accepted-invitation-to-join-houzz-co-uk/ Following an invite we've just added content from a few of our most interesting recent projects to Houzz.co.uk. This is probably the best international online resource for decorators, architects and anyone looking for ... Sat, 21 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/recover/things-you-may-not-know-about-recover/ Things you may not know about RECOVER - just published our very latest blog. http://www.recoverteam.co.uk/blogs/things-you-may-not-know-about-recover/ Sat, 20 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/bridget-poulter/55-west-view/ NEW group starting Wednesday 7th September, Symonds Green Community Centre. 7.30-8.30pm. And it's FREE! * Meet other women going through this universal life stage. * Talk about your experiences, sharing stories a... Tue, 10 May 2016 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/sunken-treasure-gallery/new-arrivals-fournier-tarot-cards/ A series of fabulously illustrated tarot cards are available now from Sunken Treasure Gallery. • Anne Stokes Gothic Tarot • Favole by Victoria Frances • I Ching:Dead Moon by Luis Royo • XIII Tarot by Nekro • Tarot Del... Wed, 11 May 2016 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/sunken-treasure-gallery/gig-posters-offer/ A set of cool, retro gig posters, pre-mounted and ready to frame in standard 20"x16" frames. Just £15 each or ANY 4 for only £40. Contact us today, or drop by the gallery at Studio 1060 Tattoos, Stevenage SG1 1DA. Fri, 08 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/koala/artbookclub/ Hi. Do you love reading art books? Well then this club could be for you. I run an online art book club. The club is friendly group dedicated to discussing fine art books that inspire, to books that help artists improve ... Fri, 15 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/koala/arthritis/ As a teaching artist, I come across this question quite a lot, so I thought I’d share a few suggestions I’ve picked up that might make drawing and painting a bit easier if you have arthritis: - Choose lightweight pens... Fri, 29 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/koala/dealing-with-colour-blindness-as-an-artist/ Having colour vision deficiency (CVD) means that you see art with different eyes, it should not stop you from being an artist. These days you don’t have to (1) avoid colour and paint in monochrome; (2) rely on often misl... Thu, 07 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/grow-cheshunt/onlinevisioningworkshop/ What is your vision for Grow Cheshunt allotment? We invite you to join us and share your ideas for what the future of Grow Cheshunt allotment looks like to you. What activities would you like to do? What would you lik... Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/home-instead-senior-care-welwy/www-homeinstead-co-uk/ Keep an eye on your TV screens over the next few months because we’ll be sponsoring Love Your Garden on ITV! We’re so excited by this, so let us know if you spot us. We’d love to hear If you watch Love Your Garden, or...