“Identity” poetry workshops featured on a blog

Lydia is organising some poetry workshops alongside “Identity”, the NHS Open Art Show 2009. Contact her for more information: lydia.towsey@leicspart.nhs.uk.

One person, Siobhan Logan, attended a workshop and then wrote about the experience on her blog:
http://siobhanlogan.blogspot.com/2009/06/i-love-poetry-workshops-where-you-do.html

I look forward to reading Siobhan’s finished poem, and the other poems written by workshop participants, once they are displayed alongside the artwork in the exhibition.

Annual General Meeting (AGM) agenda – Tuesday 30th June 2009

You are cordially invited to the third AGM of the BrightSparks: Arts in Mental Health Group

To take place at 27a Access Artspace, 60 Northgate Street, Leicester
on Tuesday 30th June 2009, starting at 1pm.

Agenda

1. Welcome from the Chair
2. Apologies
3. Minutes of AGM held on 10th June 2008 (download from here)
4. Matters arising
5. Presentation of annual report
6. Adoption of annual report
7. Presentation of accounts
8. Adoption of account
9. Election of management committee
10. Constitution
11. Drug company money
12. Any other business
13. Date of next meeting
14. Closing remarks

Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Hope you can make the meeting and we look forward to seeing you soon.

Tim Sayers
Telephone: 0795 687 9482

“ArtsCafe” at Glenvale Day Unit: Tuesdays 12.30pm – 2.30pm

Come along to the “ArtsCafe”, have a free cup of tea or coffee, view the Glenvale Gallery, and if you want, use some of the arts materials available.

Open to out-patients, in-patients, and family and friends every Tuesday from 12.30pm till 2.30pm.

At: The Recreational Hall, Glenvale Day Unit, Bradgate Mental Health Unit, Behind the Glenfield Hospital, Leicester.

For further information, please telephone Tim Sayers on 0795 687 9482.

“Identity” opens – NHS Open Art Show 2009

Featuring work by some of the most exciting artists in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland.

17th-27th June The City Gallery 90 Granby Street, Leicester, LE1 1DJ Phone: 0116 254 0595 Open: Tues-Fri 11am-6pm, Saturdays 10am-5pm 9th-23rd July The Ten 2 Gallery 102 Castle Street, Hinckley, LE10 1DD Phone: 01455 636 339 Open: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm 8th-16th September Victoria Hall 39 High Street, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6AH Phone: 01572 722 796 Open: Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sundays 2pm-4pm 2nd-31st October Charnwood Museum 1a Granby Street, Loughborough, LE11 3DU Phone: 01509 233 737 Open: Mon-Sat 10am-4.30pm, Sundays in October 2pm-5pm

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Identity demonstrates how making and looking at art can be a great way to improve wellbeing. Visit the show at one of its four venues, be inspired, and vote for your favourite pieces.

For more information, download the press release, or email lydia.towsey@leicspart.nhs.uk

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Recommended Radio Play about living with Bipolar Disorder

I recommend listening to “Do’s and Don’ts for the Mentally Interesting” – an afternoon play on BBC Radio 4 recently. You can listen again on the BBC iPlayer by following this link – it was originally broadcast on Friday 8th May 2009, and will be available online until Friday 15th May.

It was based on a blog written by someone with Bipolar Disorder: www.mentallyinteresting.org.uk which I also recommend.

‘Glenvale Gallery’ Opening – 13th May 2009

Glenvale Gallery Opening poster

You are invited to the Grand Opening of

The Glenvale Gallery

to take place on Wednesday 13th May 2009 at 11am.

With an exhibition of the works of Hinckley-based digital artist, Martin Muir.

Alongside the official unveiling of the BrightSparks: Arts in Mental Health Group mural project’s “HOPE” mural.

All welcome. Free refreshments.

Opening speech by the renowned local poet Jo Swift.

HOPE mural

All happening at:
The Recreational Hall
Glenvale Day Unit
Bradgate Mental Health Unit
(Behind the Glenfield Hospital)
Leicester.

For further information, telephone Tim Sayers (Creative Arts in Mental Health Co-ordinator jobshare) on 07956 879482.

Comedy Slam – Tuesday May 19th 2009

Comedy Slam poster

Are you the funniest person in Leicester? If so, you’d better phone and book your place asap!

An opportunity for comics to get together in a light-hearted competition. Three times two-minute rounds, and the one who gets the most laughs wins £50.

• BrightSparks Comedy Slam
• Tuesday May 19th 2009
• 7.30pm – 9.30pm
• At The Pavilion, Victoria Park, Leicester.
• Free entry

Telephone Tim Sayers on 07956 879482.

Supported by Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust.

Artist/maker wanted – to build a Clock

The partnership of Nottingham City Council, Nottingham City PCT and GN LIFT Co are seeking an artist/maker to design and fabricate a working clock that will be located at the ‘Ask Here’ information desk at The Mary Potter Centre. City Arts and NDC were commissioned to oversee the delivery of public art within the building.

Download the artist brief for more information.

Deadline for application is 5th May, and the work must be finished and installed by 5th June.

Young Performers Wanted – ‘The Edge’

Download The Edge flyer as a PDF

Are you aged 13-19 and into poetry, lyric writing, or rapping?

Want your voice to be heard? Fancy developing your lyrical genius…?

Organisers of ‘Lyric Lounge’ are seeking enthusiastic young people to perform at The Y Theatre in July as part of the celebrations for the Special Olympics.

We’d like you to work with artists Rob Gee and Steph Fawcett, attend some workshops and create exciting new work for a performance called ‘The Edge’. No experience necessary.

Want to know more?
Email Lydia Towsey on secretagentartist@hotmail.com
or contact Rickin Bilimoria on Rickin@2funkyarts.co.uk 0116 222 0639
Deadline: 8th May 2009.

Minutes from meeting on Tuesday 24th March 2009

Download the minutes from the meeting on Tuesday 24th March 2009.