1. BLUE DRUM PRESENTATION NATIONAL FORUM of FRC’s MARCH 2009

2. MISSION Blue Drum’s mission is to inspire communities to realise the power of the arts in creating social change.

3. Rational/ Practical Skills Emotional Intelligence / Inner Child Deeper - Creative/Spiritual Wisdom

4. OUR 5 PRIORITIES The 5 Priorities of our Strategic Plan: 1.Information & Promotion of Arts Based Community Development 2.Grassroots Projects & Capacity Building 3.Sectoral Training & Development 4.Good Organisational Networking 5.Internal Organisational Development

5. 1.Information & Promotion of Arts Based Community Development  To promote Arts Based Community Development through the ongoing development and upgrading of our Information Service Phone and email information service PR & visibility Blue Notes Web-site

6. 2.Grassroots Projects & Capacity Building  To develop and support Arts Based Community Development grassroots projects and capacity building Life Force Project- a devised theatrical piece with young people on Suicide Prevention

7. Life Force Project

9. 2.Grassroots Projects & Capacity Building (contd) Knockmay Beacon of Light Project – creative leadership training programme for local women on an estate undergoing regeneration

10. Bashin my head Sometimes we feel like the Bin. like this picture Bashin my head

11. Boarded Up House

12. Before & After

13. Loads of Confidence Now

14. 2.Grassroots Projects & Capacity Building (contd) Milk It! A drama piece using Forum Theatre to raise awareness about Breast Feeding Acting in Solidarity – a community drama developed for Banulacht International Women’s Day Conference Sampler creative workshops in local areas

15. 3.Sectoral Training & Development  To develop and promote sectoral training for Arts Based Community Development work Taster training in creative methodologies with the South East and Eastern Regional Networks Develop and support FRC Regeneration Thematic Group Run 3 conferences to create a dialogue between Arts institutions, artists and community workers about training needs in this area. Delivering training and supporting community placements for students in NCAD Support the development of a network for community arts workers to promote learning best practice

16. 4.Good Organisational Networking  To prioritise excellent relationships with key stakeholders and agencies through good networking FSA and National Forum of FRCs Regional FRC Networks & local FRCs Regional and Specialist Support Agencies Arts Council Local Arts Centres County Arts Offices National College of Art and Design HSE Create

17. 5. Internal Organisational Development  Have a creative and inspiring organisation with sufficient resources and income Good governance and HR Effective management and planning structures Strategic Plan Implementation Group Pro-active funding strategy Develop membership base