The newsletter for arts organisations working in criminal justice
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In this month's issue...
- National Alliance for Arts in Criminal Justice news
- Events and training
- Arts and criminal justice news
- Resources & publications
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National Alliance for Arts in Criminal Justice news
Anne Peaker lecture: arts and criminal justice in an international context
We hope you can join us in London on 8th December (6.30 - 9pm) for our annual Anne Peaker lecture. This year's event will focus on the UK arts and criminal justice sector in an international context, with speeches from Selina Busby, Senior Lecturer and Course Leader at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, and Sara Lee, Artistic Director of the Irene Taylor Trust. During her speech, Sara will reflect on her recent Churchill Fellowship, during which she investigated the role of music in resettlement and crime prevention in Norway and the USA. The speeches will be followed by a panel discussion featuring artists, practitioners and academics, and the evening will end with performances from our members and a drinks reception. The event is free, but booking is essential. Click here for more information.
Tell us what you think about the NAACJ in our member survey
What would you like to see as a member benefit from the NAACJ? What would you like to see us doing more of? What challenges do you think are facing the arts and criminal justice sector more generally? We're launching our 2015 member survey this month to find out if the work we undertake fits what is needed by our members and the sector. We would be grateful if you could take five minutes to answer questions on various aspects of our work and on the arts and criminal justice sector more widely. The survey will be open until Thursday 7th January 2016. Click here to take the survey.
The transforming power of art: a note from our new Chair
"The question is not whether to, but how best to ensure that arts are a central tenet of future models for education." In September 2015, Dr Alison Frater joined us as the new Chair of the NAACJ. This month, she's written a reflective blog post on her time with us so far. In the post she mentions our recent event in collaboration with the National Theatre, and looks ahead at how we might join up the great work currently happening with arts in health, education and criminal justice. Click here to read the blog.
Have you got something for the next newsletter?
Our December newsletter will be shorter and earlier than usual due to the Christmas break. If you have anything for the next newsletter, please email kate.davey@clinks.org before Thursday 10th December.
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Events and training
Exhibition highlights how art can heal damage to mental wellbeing after prison
27th November 2015 - 26th January 2016 | Together UK, London
Former prison governor Lady Martha Bruce is to open an art exhibition highlighting the journey of one woman who used art as a tool to heal the damage to her mental wellbeing and rebuild her life after prison. The exhibition, entitled 'Breakthrough' and hosted by Together for Mental Wellbeing, will feature over 100 pieces of artwork created by Eve McDougall; an artist, poet, public speaker, author and tutor. The exhibition explores Eve's struggles upon leaving prison and how she has since rebuilt her life, including by teaching creative writing, poetry and art to other women who have experienced incarceration. For more information, please click here.
Unlocking potential: one day training course from Clean Break
2nd December 2015 | London | £85 (£55 concessions)
This introductory training day will give participants an insight into the work of Clean Break in both prisons and community settings. Through drama/theatre exercises and group work and discussion, participants will learn about the principles underpinning Clean Break's practice as well as how to explore themes through exercises and play texts, whilst reflecting on the skills required and challenges facing practitioners working in this field. The day will be led by Anna Herrmann and Imogen Ashby at Clean Break in London. Click here for information on how to book.
New Beginnings: touring art awards exhibition
Until 19th December 2015 | Surrey
Each year Surrey Libraries host the New Beginnings Touring Art Awards exhibition, showcasing a selection of artworks produced by women in contact with the Criminal Justice System across the county. The theme of the exhibition is 'Heroes and Villains' and consists of work submitted to the Women's Support Centre, which is open to all women in Surrey prisons or in contact with the Criminal Justice System. The exhibition is at Oxted Library until Saturday 5th November, before travelling to Ashford Library, where it will be from 9th - 19th December. Click here for more information.
National arts in health conference and showcase
5th February 2016 | Southbank Centre, London | £50
This celebration, organised by Aesop, the arts and health social enterprise, will showcase in live performances and presentations 24 arts interventions already delivering effective health outcomes. There will be an opportunity to hear from service users, health clinicians and managers involved in each intervention. At registration, delegates will be invited to select six 'taster' sessions to attend during the day. The event will be attended by the Secretary of State for Health, Chair of NHS England, Chair of Arts Council England and Public Health England's Director of Health and Wellbeing. Click here for more information.
The Art of Bedlam: Richard Dadd
Until 6th February 2016 | Bethlem Museum of the Mind, Kent
A major retrospective of Victorian artist Richard Dadd (1817 - 1886), who created a significant amount of work while detained at Bethlem Royal Hospital, is now on display at the new Museum of the Mind in Beckenham, Kent. The exhibition has been developed in partnership with the Watts Gallery, and brings together works spanning Dadd's life, including rarely seen paintings from public and private collections. Click here for more information.
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Arts and criminal justice news
Youth Music grants programme
Youth Music provide funding for music-making projects in England for children and young people aged 0 - 25. Youth justice is one of their priority areas, and they are actively seeking more applications to work with children and young people in the Criminal Justice System or at risk of offending. Fund A offers small grants (£2,000 - £30,000) and has a simple one-stage application process, and Fund B offers larger grants (£30,001 - £200,000) for high-quality, sustained projects and has a two-stage application approach. The next deadlines are coming up in the New Year. Click here for more information.
IARS 10 year celebratory Impact Report 2015
The IARS International Institute is pleased to announce the release of its 10 year celebratory Impact Report 2015, demonstrating the long-lasting positive impact of community-led research and individual empowerment on marginalised communities worldwide. The report was launched at the organisation's 10th anniversary celebration, which took place on 4th November at the House of Commons. The event was hosted by Rushanara Ali MP and was attended by leading figures in the international research, policy and practice arenas. Click here for more information.
Spent: a new Clean Break touring theatre production
You haven't got any money. Credit comes knocking at your door, offering itself to you on a plate. Before you know it you are spending and overspending. But payday never comes and the next knock on the door has a devastating impact. Spent, written by Katherine Chandler and directed by Imogen Ashby, is a short play and workshop about women, austerity and debt performed by women affected by the Criminal Justice System. The production is available to book at conferences, seminars or staff training, and is suitable for criminal justice agencies, women's organisations, policy makers, funders, probation, and other frontline organisations working with vulnerable women. Click here for more information.
The Places Challenge: share your ideas on how culture can shape communities
From cultural activities which bring people together to the vital role our unique venues play across the UK, culture sits at the heart of what shapes communities and places. It creates jobs, leads regeneration and drives new development around the country. 'The Places Challenge' is your space to discuss how culture can play a leading role in creating places across the UK where people want to live, work and visit. Share your ideas on how cultural organisations, funding providers and local authorities can work together to champion the rich culture their area has to offer, and what people can learn from your organisation or project, or projects you know of that are ensuring culture thrives in communities. Click here for information on how to contribute.
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Resources & publications
The art of philanthropy: making the most of your giving to the arts
From libraries to theatre, dance classes to galleries and museums, the arts play a crucial role in our lives. But as government budgets tighten, arts organisations are increasingly looking to philanthropists for support. A New Philanthropy Capital paper explores the important role philanthropists have to play in ensuring the future of the arts, and outlines some considerations for anyone seeking to support an arts charity. Click here to read the report.
Five new things the Justice Data Lab can tell you about your service
In a new Clinks blog, Policy Manager Jess Mullen gives an update on the information that the Ministry of Justice Data Lab can provide, as outlined during an event held by NPC in September. The changes include: new measures in addition to reoffending; breaking down the analysis by region or prison type; more details on the characteristics of individuals in the analysis; combining analysis for similar services; and opportunities to use the data alongside and as part of other evaluation work. Click here to read the blog.
Creative and Credible
Creative and Credible is a new resource to support evaluation activity across the arts and health sector, guiding people through arts and health evaluation, answering questions such as 'What is evaluation?' and 'How will evaluation benefit me?' The website explains different methods of evaluation including quantitative, economic, qualitative and arts-based approaches, which can be used to generate robust results to demonstrate the value of the arts to healthcare. Click here for more information.
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This newsletter is written monthly by Kate Davey.
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