https://www.creativehertfordshire.com/listings/news/?archive=1&disc%5B0%5D=8&view=rss Fri, 08 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/hertfordshire-music-service/a-place-for-culture-17-june-hatfield-house/ The fourth annual Royal Opera House Bridge annual conference will take place on Friday 17 June at Hatfield House in Hertfordshire. The focus for 2016 is securing the place of cultural learning in schools and communities... Fri, 06 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/trestletheatre/big-give-christmas-challenge/ The Big Give Christmas Challenge: Save the Date and Donate! We would like to offer a huge thank you to all those that supported us in raising pledges for The Big Give Christmas Challenge. Every gift we receive onli... Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/trestletheatre/trestle-resident-artist-company-call-out/ Following a successful first Artist in Residence scheme working with Divya Kasturi Dance, Trestle Theatre are pleased to announce that they are now receiving applications for their Artist / Company in residence for 2023.... 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... Fri, 30 Aug 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/youth-music-sign-free-e-newsletters-discussions/ "More should be done to encourage girls to consider music as a career option." Jen Long, BBC Radio 1 Last month 240 professionals tuned into the lively debate at the Fresh Thinking for Music Education seminar. BBC Rad... Wed, 18 Sep 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/university-hertfordshire-hosts-creative-hertfordshire-launch/ The launch event of an exciting new online creative hub for the county www.creativehertfordshire.com, took place on Thursday 12 September at the University of Hertfordshire. Creative Hertfordshire is a free to use websit... Thu, 28 May 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/free-2-day-course-starting-a-creative-business-watford/ Thinking about starting your own creative business? Want to know more about how to do it, what to consider and whether it's right for you? Want to learn the key aspects of starting a creative business in friendly and i... 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... Tue, 27 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/free-conference-on-working-with-volunteers-welwyn-2nd-nov/ #TeamHerts Volunteering and Herts Community Foundation are delighted to invite you to our FREE Quality Standards Conference on 2nd November 2016 from 9.30am-12.30pm at Focolare Centre for Unity, 69 Parkway, Welwyn Garden... Mon, 03 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/do-you-have-an-idea-to-boost-young-people-s-mental-health/ A funding pot has been set aside as part of the transformation of mental health services for children and young people in Hertfordshire. Organisations and groups can apply for up to £10,000 from our Innovation Fund. ... Fri, 27 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/website-refresh/ The Creative Hertfordshire website, along with the other sites in our network has had a major refresh this week. You'll see new icons to represent all the main headings (Creative Directory, What's On etc) a cleaner look ... 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... Sun, 11 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/apprenticeships-for-employers/ Would you like more advice and guidance on creative apprenticeships? Join Creative & Cultural Skills throughout the year at their half-day events across England to get just that. Many employers in the creative sector ... Mon, 29 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/arts-council-announces-new-funds-for-cultural-sector/ Arts Council England has announced plans for development funding to sit alongside its National Portfolio investment in 2018 to 2022. These funds create new opportunities for individual artists and organisations in and b... Thu, 08 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/uh-arts-marketing-symposium-writing-better-profiles/ What does your Profile say about you... On Tue 20 February 2018, 6pm-8pm, the free UH Arts Marketing Symposium workshop will help Arts and Creatives to write a personal profile that helps them to stand out. The focus ... Thu, 22 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/inquiry-into-the-civic-role-of-arts-organisations/ Rethinking Relationships: Inquiry into the Civic Role of Arts Organisations: Phase One Rethinking Relationships maps how arts organisations in England are currently playing a civic role. It examines exciting and innov... Tue, 19 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/do-you-work-with-herts-young-people-cultural-education-survey/ If you provide cultural opportunities for children and young people in Hertfordshire, we hope you will share your views with us and join a collective effort to expand the culture and creative offer for young people in He... Fri, 06 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/teamherts-call-for-content/ #TeamHerts Volunteering are looking for content to include in the August Edition of their monthly newsletter which goes out to over 1,000 individuals across Hertfordshire. This content can include volunteering roles yo... Mon, 25 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/do-you-work-with-adults-who-are-lonely-or-isolated/ If you do, would you share some details to be part of a countywide strategy to tackle loneliness? Hertfordshire County Council is joining up examples of existing work or activities around the county that target people... Thu, 15 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/small-scale-development-programme-arts-marketing-association/ The Small-Scale Development Programme is designed specifically for leaders of small-scale cultural organisations. You’re likely to have many competing demands on your time and this programme will support you in your ... Thu, 26 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/arts-council-support-for-creative-and-cultural-sector/ The Arts Council want to ensure that the people and organisations that make up the artistic, creative and cultural sector are protected during this crisis. They have made £160 million of emergency funding available for t... 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... Thu, 06 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/elaine-johnson/going-for-gold-art-workshops/ Looking for something creative to occupy your time this Easter holiday? Broxbourne Borough Council's Community Team are bringing 'Going for Gold'- an event celebrating the Legacy of the Olympic Games, to two town cen... Sun, 13 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/elaine-johnson/going-for-gold-olympic-patchwork-a-great-success/ We had a fantastic few days of activity in Waltham Cross and Hoddesdon as part of the 'Going for Gold' activities this week! Children, young people and families all joined in the fun in decorating fabric patches bas... Thu, 29 Aug 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/knebworth-house/educational-visits-prices-held-2014/ Let your pupils experience literacy away from the classroom. If you are looking for a creative writing experience as part of your school's artsmark extra-curricular provision, please contact us. Don't forget, there is... Wed, 20 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/https-www-artshedarts-co-uk-/https-www-facebook-com-artshedarts/ Check out our Facebook page for news on upcoming events, photos of our workshops, competitions and more! Wed, 28 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/grae-saasharts/st-albans-arts-culture-network/ St Albans Arts & Culture Network is a group of voluntary and professional arts organisations, educational providers and individual artists with a shared interest in promoting and developing the cultural landscape in St A... Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/courtyard-arts-centre/artofprintmaking/ CALL FOR ENTRIES - The Art of Printmaking Hertford Theatre Gallery 3rd March – 4th April 2020 We are delighted to invite artists working in print to exhibit in a new showcase event coming to Hertford Theatre this Sp... Tue, 12 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/herts-inclusive-theatre/new-borehamwood-youth-theatre-group/ Herts Inclusive Theatre are excited to announce that we will be launching a brand new theatre group in Borehamwood. A place to make new friends, build confidence and well-being in a fun and creative space. Explore:... Tue, 15 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/actone-artsbase/summer-programme-of-inclusive-activities-at-actone-artsbase/ Places still available!! This Summer is packed full of amazing activities and training opportunities for disabled dancers and young people interested in the arts. We have a week long Summer project in Dance, Theatre, ... 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... Thu, 18 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/hillary-taylor/creative-hertfordshire-flame-award-nomination/ What an honour to be nominated for one of the first Creative Hertfordshire Flame Awards for contribution to the arts! Thank--you. The winner will be announced at the award event on October 4th - I'm just delighted to be ... Sun, 05 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/hillary-taylor/pechakucha-at-creative-hertfordshire-networking-event/ I'm delighted to be one of the PechaKucha speakers at the Creative Hertfordshire Networking event on 9th February at Harpenden Public Halls. With a title STEAM Powered Business I'll talk about how my Engineering backgro... Sun, 05 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/ruth-goodman/mardleybury-gallery-datchworth-herts/ A selection of my animal paintings can be seen at Mardleybury Gallery - Wed to Sun 11am - 5.30pm Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/hertford-writers-circle/herts-minds-new-writing-from-20-herts-writers/ Herts & Minds is the latest anthology from Hertford Writers' Circle, with 30 new stories and poems by 20 authors, many inspired by the history and landscape of Hertfordshire. Bestseller writer Michael Dobbs, author of... Sun, 17 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/the-music-workshop-company/the-music-workshop-company-covid-19-update/ Due to Covid-19, The Music Workshop Company will only be offering a limited number of workshops on site. A range of workshops are also available virtually. Visit out workshop pages to find out more: https://www.music-wor... Sun, 02 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/caryl-beach/https-www-courtyardarts-org-uk-events-art-auction/ My work and that of many local Artists has been donated for this event: Art Auction Special Event Sunday 16th September 2018, Courtyard Arts Centre 12.30 – 2pm Join us for a not-to-be-missed spectacle as works b... Sun, 02 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/caryl-beach/hertford-art-trail-2020-my-venue-lomo-bar-hertford/ I am excited to be allocated Lomo Bar and Grill in St Andrews Street Hertford as part of Hertford Art Trail 2020. The event will take place from 11/04/2020 to 09/05/2020. Maps available from Hertford Tourist Information... Tue, 25 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/knebworth-house-1/introducing-the-new-garden-story-trail-at-knebworth-house/ Knebworth has a wide range of educational programmes for schools, offering a marvellous opportunity for pupils to experience literacy away from the classroom. One of the most popular English programmes at Knebworth ... Tue, 26 Nov 2013 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/unglueyou/arts-awards/ Today I completed the Bronze and Silver level Arts Award Advisor training. This means I can now support young people, in the role of both advisor and assessor, to achieve these awards. The awards are designed to grow you... Thu, 06 Feb 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/unglueyou/blog-post-creativity-a-very-human-condition/ Considering the definition of creativity, and how individuals sometimes see themselves in relation to what they perceive it means to be creative. Fri, 28 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/unglueyou/carer-friendly-community/ The Carer Friendly Community project ran for 13 months in Stevenage and finished in February 2014. As part of this project carers talked openly about their experiences and made collages with UnglueYou which now make up a... Thu, 24 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/unglueyou/a-cure-for-kragle/ We all feel stuck sometimes. It may be about short term decision making or a longer term situation. Either way, the approach described in this article could be exactly what you need. Wed, 17 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/simon-from-ver-poets/ver-poets-agm-and-door-into-the-dark-competition-results/ Friday September 19th, 7.30 pm. Members invited to come along for the AGM in St Michael’s Church Hall and have their say on the running of the society. After a pause for refreshments, at 9 pm we will find out who pene... Fri, 13 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/school-of-creative-arts-1/the-latest-news-from-the-school-of-creative-arts/ Our current students and recent graduates have had a busy and productive few months. Discover more in the latest publication of Headlines: http://issuu.com/uniofherts/docs/headlines_spring2015 - Film and TV student... Wed, 14 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/kingstreetimages/news-from-kingstreetimages/ Kingstreetimages have been working with museums in Hertfordshire producing films to celebrate and highlight their varied programmes and exciting events, as part of our arts, culture, and heritage strand, For Takeover... Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/dougie-brimson/redbusmovies-mar01/ Multi best-selling author Dougie Brimson, perhaps best-known for penning the Elijah Wood and Charlie Hunnam cult classic, GREEN STREET, has finally taken the plunge and formed his own film and TV production company, RED ...