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Empowering Women Brum

Our friends at the Ashiana Community Project have an exciting new project: This is a big year for democracy, equality and an opening towards wider representation for minority groups. 2018 celebrates the centenary year of British women gaining the right to vote and campaigning for a fairer society. Inspired by the Suffragettes, we will produce a documentary to commemorate figures such as Sophia Duleep Singh and their legacy of female empowerment; giving courage to under-represented groups such as minority ethnic groups, LGBT and people with disabilities, to stand up for what they believe in, highlight their continuing struggles and explore what work needs to be done to make the world a fairer place. Funded by the Women’s Vote Centenary Grant and run by Ashiana Community Project, the project is called Empowering Women Brum. The documentary will present stories from women in Birmingham who are involved in politics, activism or academia related to women’s rights. We will also work to cre
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FREE WORKSHOP WITH STAN'S CAFE

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Join Stan's Cafe Thursday 11th October, from 7:30 - 8:30pm at the Old Print Works! All welcome! Based in the Jewellery Quarter, Stan's Cafe has been making work in Birmingham for 27 years. This Autumn Stan’s Cafe Theatre will be premiering our new devised piece The Capital at Birmingham Repertory Theatre. Inspired by economic theories of inequality The Capital slides back and forth through the city, using a powerful and direct visual language to tell diverse stories of wealth and poverty and how these states are entwined with each other. The Capital uses moving walkways, bold performance and a rich soundtrack to turn its themes of financial inequality and strained human relationships into a vivid visual story told without words. We want to connect with local community groups and invite them to a free workshop session, to explore the themes in the show. This workshop is an opportunity to open up conversations around people's perspectives on and ex
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Complete Our Survey

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At Art Works we are launching a survey of Artists in the district which includes Hall Green, Balsall Heath, Kings Heath, Moseley Springfield, Sparkhill and Sparkbrook. We are looking to better understand artists needs in the area so we can provide better opportunities, support and promotion of the great work that artists are doing in the area. You can complete this short survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/NRCFHG7   Photo by  rawpixel  on  Unsplash
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Michael Foo Exhibition at The Old Print Works

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Volunteer Opportunities Available

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Volunteer Roles - Art Works Social Media Assistant Events Assistant Blogger Advert Art Works is the Local Arts Forum for the Hall Green area which includes Moseley, Hall Green, Sparkbrook , Springfield, Balsall Heath and Kings Heath. We work with artists and organisations to develop art and artists in the area. We are currently looking for volunteers to increase our work within the area including Social Media Assistant, Events Assistant and Volunteer Bloggers. 30th November - Midnight Please email a CV and covering letter to artworkshallgreen@gmail.com outlining which role you are applying for and how you meet the Personal Specification.   All are roles are voluntary. Social Media Assistant Tasks To work with local arts coordinator to increase engagement of social media on Twitter and Facebook To provide content for Facebook Group and Twitter profile To schedule relevant, interesting and engaging content on Twitter profile. Commitm
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Creative Families Festival Opportunity

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This year The Springfield Project are focusing on the idea of Curiosity for their Creative Families festival.  It was so successful last year that we are extending it to FOUR days over the October half term this time – 30 th October – 2 nd  November 10 – 3.00pm.    The motivation for this year will be around  Curiosity – why how what?  When really wow!  What wakes curiosity and wants to make you find out more?  I would like to involve art, light and shadow, drama, roleplay, dance, song and making in this collaboration and invite your expressions of interest by 5.00pm 21 st  September.
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Art Works Monthly Newsletter

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Please sign up to the new Art Works monthly newsletter to get updates on the following: 1) Art Events in the Hall Green Area 2) Opportunities for Artists in the Hall Green district 3) Open Calls and Funding opportunities for artists 4) Showcasing of art created by local artists and makers Sign up below Photo by  rawpixel  on  Unsplash Subscribe to the Art Works Monthly Newsletter * indicates required Email Address * First Name Marketing Permissions Please select all the ways you would like to hear from Art Works: Email Direct Mail Customized Online Advertising You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the footer of our emails. For information about our privacy practices, please visit our website. We use MailChimp as our marketing platform. By clicking below to subscribe, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to MailChimp for processing. Learn more about MailChimp's privacy prac
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