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

2. . 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

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

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

8. 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

11. Voluntary Arts Week Annual celebration of the amateur arts with branded resources. Themed activities each year to enthuse and motivate. 2015 theme – Craft bombing and Woollen Woods in Bloom. Groups encouraged to run showcase events, activities and taster sessions

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

15. 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

17. 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..

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