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BUPA Manchester 10k Run—
The run starts at 10am on Sunday 20th May and is Britain’s biggest 10K road race event and will celebrate it’s 10th anniversary this year. It is expected that around 40,000 runners, celebrities and athletes will take to the streets of Manchester. The event is also broadcast live by BBC television.
We have an amazing 20 strong team running for us as well as many of DLA Piper’s staff so it is going to be a great day! Come and cheer on our runners and be part of a great event.
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Hot off the Press
Take a look at our new Spring 2012 Newsletter
Artistic Tutor Vacancy!
We currently have a part time vacancy for an artist tutor to complement our team.
We are looking for a highly creative individual to add to our vibrant team and to be a key player in our future development. The core team already consists of a textile artist, printmaker, animator, photographer/film maker, ceramicist/jeweller and 3D artist.
Ideally we are looking for someone who can add their own specialism to this mix.The ideal candidate will bring to the post:- A bachelor's degree in a visual arts subject.- Experience of leading visual arts workshops and knowledge of various art forms.- Experience of working with people who have a learning disability.- Ability to work independently and use own initiative and be self-motivated.- A teaching qualification is preferable, but not essential.-The ability to show an imaginative and enthusiastic approach to developing Venture Arts creative projects.
Part-time: 12 hours over two days, Monday and Wednesday with a potential for further outreach work.
Salary: £ 10.50 per hour. Paid holiday entitlement: 21 days pro rata, plus two weeks at Christmas and a week at Easter.
Funded by the National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund.
For more information or an application pack, please contact Kathleen Barrington 0161 232 1223 or info@venturearts.org
All applications must be returned before 10am on Thursday 17th May.
New Image Gallery
Take a look around our new image gallery which features our participants work.
Take me to the new photographic image gallery.
Venture Arts is a specialist in the provision of arts and crafts workshops for people with learning disabilities working across Manchester .
We provide a high quality arts experience in a friendly, stimulating and inclusive environment, focusing on bringing out the best in every individual, nurturing talent and enhancing overall wellbeing and quality of life.
Dates To Look Forward to in 2012
Layered Exhibition
Runs from 26th May till 5th August 2012 at
People's History Museum
Left Bank
Spinningfields
Manchester
M3 3ER
Tel: (0)161 838 9190
As part of VisitEngland’s Holidays at Home are GREAT campaign, you can enjoy a 10% discount off your order in the cafe by simply quoting ‘Great 2012′ at the till. Offer valid from 8 March to 31 August 2012.
Our Workshop
Workshops run from 10.00am - 12.00pm and 1.00pm - 3.00pm.
Participants can come along for one session or for the whole day.
The atmosphere at the studio is light, bright and friendly, where we nurture individual style and talent.
- 20 workshops offered every week.
- We are open 49 weeks of the year.
- Workshops are run by trained artists.
- Workshops tailored to suit all abilities.
- Visual Arts workshops in textiles, photography, ceramics, mosaics, painting, drawing, collage, mixed media, 3D work and much more
- Work shown at high profile exhibitions.
'The artwork the Venture Arts participants produce is of a high quality and explores a range of themes of interest to their clients. On visits to the workshop and through attendance at a public exhibition it is evident that the artists are highly skilled in supporting participants to produce interesting and engaging work.'
Cultural Strategy Team, MCC
'Venture Arts provides a fundamental service for adults with learning disability living in Manchester. The benefit of arts and creativity are that the individual has an opportunity to maximise their potential as well as raising their self esteem, social skills, confidence and self expression. It also enables the individual to make new friends.
There is a great need for this provision as it gives individuals something to look forward to going to on a weekly basis and is a valued weekly activity. Venture Arts offers individuals a chance to explore different forms of art and is a valued provision in Manchester.'
Manchester Learning Disability Partnership.
'I would like to compliment you on the interesting and creative work you encourage the service users to participate in. I have been to a lot of centres, whose idea of art participation is using some crayons and pieces of paper. E’s work mosaics, pottery and drawings are on display and not put in a cupboard as the standard of work is so high. I believe E has really benefitted and learnt new skills whilst attending Venture Arts.'
Senior Support Worker
United Response (supported living for people with disabilities)
Venture Arts is an Industrial and Provident Society with charitable status.
No: 28604R
Location: Venture Arts, 43 Old Birley Street, Manchester, M15 5RF.
Telephone: + 44 0161 232 1223
E-mail: Info@venturearts.org
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