http://sites.a-n.co.uk/artists_talking/projects/single/430617 Think Make Grow Artist Network Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:06:02 +0100 a-n rss generator a-n The Artists Information Company and contributors edit@a-n.co.uk technical@a-n.co.uk http://sites.a-n.co.uk/img/logo.gif http://sites.a-n.co.uk/artists_talking/projects/single/430617 http://sites.a-n.co.uk/artists_talking/projects/single/430617 On 29th February TMG Artist Network had it's official launch at the William Elder Building in Berwick-upon-Tweed. The event was attended by over 40 artists, supporters and potential clients.A programme of presentations, visual art displays, talking together, a drumming workshop and a delicious buffet crafted from local produce was enjoyed by all  ... Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://sites.a-n.co.uk/artists_talking/projects/single/430617 http://sites.a-n.co.uk/artists_talking/projects/single/430617 One of the things we hope to do as TMG Artist Network is to provide Training and Professional Development for members.With this in mind we applied to a-n for a grant from the 'nan' fund to facilitate some training events. We were granted enough to fund two training events, and Network members are meeting at 10.00 at the Maltings (in the bar) in Berwick on Wednesday 19th March to discuss the content of those events.All members and those interested in joining will be welcome. ... Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://sites.a-n.co.uk/artists_talking/projects/single/430617 http://sites.a-n.co.uk/artists_talking/projects/single/430617 Nine members of the Network met at The Maltings, in Berwick to discuss opportunities for participation in TMG projects and to pool ideas for two training events, which have been funded by AN.We plan for these to take place in late April/early May and July 2008.Consensus was for the sessions to take place during weekday mornings, and to be of approximately 2 hours duration.Favourite topics were:  a) Working with people with disabilities and managing disruptive behaviour (there is a group in Glasgow offering excellent training, who would come to us)b)How to effectively network and market your skills. We also drew up a list of topics that could be offered by in-house skills sharing, including: short cuts to funding, Photography and IT packages, gaining access to schools, mural design, using icebreakers with groups and costume design.... Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://sites.a-n.co.uk/artists_talking/projects/single/430617 http://sites.a-n.co.uk/artists_talking/projects/single/430617 Dates have now been finalised for two professional development events:Tuesday 3rd June 10.00 to 12.00 "Networking and Marketing". Venue to be confirmedWednesday 2nd July time and venue to be confirmed.            "Using Arts with People with Disabilities". This training will be delivered by staff and service users from Access Art, who are based in Dumfries.Members of the AN Network from the North East are welcomed to attend at no cost; AN Network members from further afield will need to pay a nominal charge.Contact: info@thinkmakegrow.co.uk for further information or to book.                   ... Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://sites.a-n.co.uk/artists_talking/projects/single/430617 http://sites.a-n.co.uk/artists_talking/projects/single/430617 The venue for the "Networking and Marketing" Workshop is the William Elder Building, Castlegate, Berwick-upon-Tweed...sorry the info is a bit late...family holiday!... Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://sites.a-n.co.uk/artists_talking/projects/single/430617 http://sites.a-n.co.uk/artists_talking/projects/single/430617 The venue for the second Professional Development workshop will be "The Workshop", 60-62 Main Street, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed. This event, which runs from 10.00 to 12.00 on  2nd July will be on the theme: "Working with People with Disabilities/Managing Challenging Behaviour" and will be led by Access Arts of Dumfries. ... Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://sites.a-n.co.uk/artists_talking/projects/single/430617 http://sites.a-n.co.uk/artists_talking/projects/single/430617 The first of our training events was attended by an enthusiastic group who wanted to gather and share ideas on Networking and Marketing.Eddie Galvin, from N E Arts led an inspirational, practical and very usable session on Networking - "Hello...I'm Eddie".Starting from our conceptions of "networking" he led us on a journey of stories, shared experiences, ideas that work and useful practice.A brief consideration of the difference between "networking" and "marketing" led into an ideas session on marketing materials and their distribution led by Wendy Ward. Once again some simple yet effective ideas were shared by the group, which have already led to some Network artists producing new marketing materials based on some of the ideas gained on the day.The two hour session was over too quickly! ... Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://sites.a-n.co.uk/artists_talking/projects/single/430617 http://sites.a-n.co.uk/artists_talking/projects/single/430617 "Really helpful :)""Good choice of trainers and great presentation"Just some of the comments from feedback from our recent training event, held at "The Workshop", Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, on 2nd July Steve and Clare from "AccessArt" in Dumfries gave an excellent insight into the "how" of working with people with learning disabilities, drawing on their own good practice and experience.From a general introduction to the pleasures and pitfalls Steve lead us through some role play and on into some foccused case studies, particularly looking at working with people who have autism or aspurges syndrome.As several of our artists have been working with learning disabled people on a large project recently, and have varying levels of experience and training, this workshop was a real confidence booster, equipping us with some of the skills we need to work in this area. Later in the year,on 13th September, some of the fruits of this work will be on display at the Partnership Arts Festival, at Lanark Lodge in Duns. This annual event provides opportunities for people to access art activity whatever their ability, and it particularly showcases work produced by learning disabled people and other community groups from both sides of the Border.... Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://sites.a-n.co.uk/artists_talking/projects/single/430617