Participatory Arts Contacts
Regional and local organisations:
Artslink
is Creative Leicestershire's directory of participatory arts which has recently been redeveloped so you can search for people who run classes, workshops and participatory projects. The new directory is at www.artslinknetwork.org.ukCharnwood Arts
based in Loughborough and provide informal artist training eg New Deal, focus on new media skills, Leonardo programme www.charnwoodarts.comMantle Community Arts
based in Coalville and provide a participatory artists support forum and training schemes www.mantlearts.org.ukSoft Touch Community Arts
based in Leicester and work with young people and communities from disadvantaged backgrounds. www.soft-touch.org.ukExtended Schools
is the intiative focussing on out-of-school-hours activities with young people. Many schools are consequently looking for artists/creatives with experience of leading work with young people. Gaynor Nash is the co-ordinator for Leicester City on gaynor.nash@leicester.gov.uk. David Brown heads up the extended schools co-ordinators at Leicestershire County Council on dbrown@leics.gov.ukEast Midlands Participatory Arts Forum (Empaf)
gives information and advice for individuals and companies working in community/participatory settings www.empaf.comNational organisations:
Foundation for Community Dance
Professional organisation for anyone involved in creating opportunities for people to experience and participate in dance.www.communitydance.org.ukSound Sense
the UK development agency for community music www.soundsense.orgBack to main Creative Business Contacts page