Voluntary Arts Laraine Winning Project Director – Up for Arts & Arts Development Coordinator England

. Established in 1991 Developed as a central voice for the sector Has bases in in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Charity – non profit making

Groups we work with Umbrella bodies – Making Music, NODA, HCA. Charities & NGO’s Third sector Local authorities Quangos Arts organisations (professional, community, amateur).

Lobbying Advocacy Capacity Building e learning materials and resources Participation activities and events Volunteering Support

Epic Awards Annual programme Groups self nominate by completing an online application form Prestigious Award Ceremony – held in differing locations. Various categories including People’s Choice Press and PR

Voluntary Arts Week Annual celebration of the amateur arts with branded resources. Themed activities each year to enthuse and motivate theme – Craft bombing and Woollen Woods in Bloom. Groups encouraged to run showcase events, activities and taster sessions

Capacity building Toolkits Bulletins Newsletters Tutorials Jobs and Events Funding Opportunities Promotion of arts volunteering

What are the amateur arts We estimate 8/9 million participate Not for payment Amateur – Love for Wide array of art forms and crafts Groups are self organised – members and volunteers

Engagement Up for Arts – with BBC local radio #Love to ….social media focus Get Creative – BBC ARTS. Culture Guides Big Sing, Big Dance, Big Draw, Culture 24, Fun Palaces, 63 Million Artists, Family Arts Festival, Do Something Brilliant..

Enthusing & Motivating * Storytelling * Case Studies / Personal Testimony * Taster sessions * Roadshows * Campaigns * Signposting * Partnerships