Open Studios This successful in-house programme is extending to two days a week. This ongoing programme of weekly studio work actively |
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Personal Profiles The Personal Pilot Project is in its final phase. The twelve portraits have been completed and an installation of the films has been built. The installation (shown in the photograph) is called 'In Transit' has been to: • Derby for an 'Arts and Social Care' event in November 2007 • Manchester for Paradigm's 'Walking The Line' conference 2007 One of the young people, Hannah, who was the focus of one of the films, attended the installation in Manchester. Hannah spoke to people about her film and how she used it. Project Art Works are hoping to next take the installation to a Pavilion conference in Manchester on 5 March called 'Making The Change: Effective Transition For Young People With Learning Disabilities'. The publication for the project is being put together at the moment. For any information on the project, please contact Jo or Kate on 01424 423555. |
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ART BREAKS Art Breaks is an innovative proposal for children with severe neurological and/or physical impairment (complex needs), whose disadvantages are often compounded by a lack of accessible play activities during school breaks. Art Breaks offers a rare opportunity to experience a dedicated leisure activity that can be shared with non-disabled siblings and parents/carers. Working 1:1 with our especially trained artists, they will explore play through art. Children with complex needs are often non-verbal, but can communicate simply through decisions about colour, marks and where they focus their gaze. Through vibrant enjoyable art based play and creative activities, we help these marginalised children feel engaged, visible and part of a community. This stimulates excites and thereby enhances their expetience of the world. " I think this project is a fabulous opportunity for these 'special children' to have time to express themselves in a 'safe environment." parent (pilot programme 2007). We aim to run 40 Art Break sessions per year, spread across School holidays covering April, May, July/August, October and February. The workshops will take place in our studios in Hastings , East Sussex . |
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Artists Training Programme Project Art Works is an artist led organisation that works with people who have complex needs on a range of visual art projects. We are offering subsidised places on a unique training course in inclusive arts practice. It will be delivered by disabled and non-disabled artists and is directed at professional visual artists who want to expand their practice to embrace inclusive, collaborative approaches. When 11-12 September 2007 Where Project Art Works Studios. Hastings, East Sussex For further details on course costs, venue and curriculum contact: Project Art Works - 01424 423555 info@projectartworks.org |
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Open Day 2007 On Friday 28 September our workshop and office space will be open from 11am - 7pm . We will be exhibiting work created by the Open Studio's participants and showing films and photographs from our other unique and high profile projects. There will be an opportunity to view and comment on past and planned projects and our inclusive arts programming. There will be refreshments throughout the day with participants, artists and staff on hand to answer your questions; we look forward to seeing you there. For further information call us on 01424 423 555 or email info@projectartworks.org |
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Project Art Works appoints new Deputy Director Project Art Works warmly welcomes Alison Digance as Deputy Director. Alison has a strong background in arts administration, most recently at the theatre group Quicksilver. Alison has moved back home to Hastings from London to take up this challenging post. She is looking forward to being closer to her family and friends. |
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Summer Workshops 2007 Project Art Works have sucured funding from 'Childern In Need' to run a series of workshops during the summer break. The aim of the Summer Workshop programme is to povide supportive and creative activities for families who have a child with a severe learning disability. Families will be able to work together in an inclusive and supportive setting. The Project will encourage open exploration of different materials, processes and media Start: 31 July 2007 |
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