The newsletter for arts organisations working in criminal justice.
In this month's issue...
- National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance news
- Arts in criminal justice news and publications
- Events and training
- Resources and opportunities
Clinks annual conference & AGM 2022
At this year’s Clinks annual conference & AGM held on 22 November, we were thrilled to have performances and musical recordings showcasing the wealth of talent within the arts in criminal justice sector. To kick-off, we had Lady Unchained, Independent Artist and NCJAA Co-Chair, performing her spoken word for our delegates; a powerful and impassioned sharing of her past, her present and hopes for the future. In the afternoon Ashleigh Nugent, Creative Director at Rise Up CIC, delivered an engaging and thought-provoking improvised piece culminating in a rap which shook up the room and got delegates thinking about the words that inspire them in their work. We would also like to acknowledge our Inspiring Futures project partners, the Irene Taylor Trust and Good Vibrations, for providing us with music which played throughout the conference. A big thank you to all who took part. You can see highlights from the day via @Clinks_Tweets and @ArtsCJS.
We are recruiting: Co-Chair of the National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced leader with a track record of achieving positive change, developing strategies, and achieving effective collaboration across agencies. The Co-Chair of the National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance will be passionate about the role the arts can play in the criminal justice system and the transformative power of the arts as a springboard for positive change. If this sounds like you, we would be delighted to hear more. Find out about the role and apply here.
NJCAA named an Arts Council England Investment Principles Support Organisation for 2024-26
This month the NCJAA was confirmed as an Arts Council England Investment Principles Support Organisation for 2024-26, to continue our work in arts and criminal justice. Although the direction of support for socially engaged arts is welcomed, we feel the disappointment many in our sector are feeling after the announcements were made. We champion our network of sector specialists who contribute valuable and important work that has been cut or unfunded. In order to better understand our network’s experiences, we would like to hear from you if you have been involved in the Arts Council England NPO process in the last twelve months, please complete this short form.
Case study: The Stolen Generations: Offering creative writing, visual art and dance to young people in secure centres
Published this month to the NCJAA Case Study library: The Stolen Generations, is a reflection on the Stolen Generations Project which delivered workshops in dance, creative writing and visual art for young people (aged 11-15) at Aycliffe Secure Centre, all informed by Indigenous Australian culture and dance practice. The project aimed to engage young people who would not otherwise easily access the arts. It also feeds into a wider project, The Other Side of Me, led by two academics at Northumbria University: Dr Laura Fish, a writer and Assistant Professor in creative writing, and Liz Pavey, Assistant Professor in dance and performance. Read more here.
Fine Cell Work Christmas sale
02 December, 9am - 3pm | St Peter's Church Notting Hill, London
Fine Cell Work are holding a Christmas sale in December at St Peter's Church Notting Hill, London. A selection of beautifully hand-crafted products by their stitchers in prisons across England are on offer. The social enterprise trains people in prison and prison leavers in high-quality needlework skills, which are used to stitch products that they get paid for when sold. For 25 years people in prison have been paid for the professional work that they can carry out from within their prison cells. Show your support with a little Christmas shopping. Items range from intricately designed cushions, to joyful, merry stocking fillers. You can also shop online here.
Open Clasp Theatre Company online film screenings
03 - 10 December | online | From £1
As part of their commitment to #EndViolenceAgainstWomenandGirls during the UN #16DaysOfActvism, NCJAA network members Open Clasp Theatre are launching a new film; Us Too: Alisha’s Story, written by Julie Tsang. The film will be launched online on Saturday 03 December, the UN’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Also available to watch online is their critically acclaimed film Rattle Snake, written by Catrina McHugh. Book your tickets here.
Prisoner Education Service – Registration for Market Warming Event with the Ministry of Justice
30 November | online | free
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) are hosting a Market Warming meeting on Wednesday 30 November 2022 from 10:00 - 11:30am. The event will take place via Microsoft Teams Live. At the event you will hear from senior members of the Adult Prisoner Education Service Team. It will be a chance for you to see how the MoJ shaped their plans for the future service, including how they have incorporated feedback received from the market and key stakeholders throughout the course of this year. There will be a Q&A section at the end along with a chance to provide feedback and hear about how you can stay involved as they approach procurement in 2023. Register for the meeting here.
Koestler Arts: Freedom
27 October – 18 December | The Southbank Centre, London | free
Koestler Arts marks the 60th anniversary of the Koestler Awards with an ambitious exhibition of art by people in the UK’s criminal justice system, curated by Ai Weiwei. The Koestler Awards is an annual programme encouraging people from the UK’s criminal justice system to change their lives through the arts. Find out more here.
Paul Hamlyn Foundation Youth Fund
The Youth Fund supports organisations whose main purpose is working with and for young people (aged 14-25) who face complex transitions to adulthood. An overview of the Youth Fund’s priorities, criteria and what they look for in applications is available via the Paul Hamlyn Foundation website.
Out of SPACE | Artonomics Episode 1: Supporting a multi-faceted practice
In a collaboration between SPACE and a-n, Artists Sovay Berriman and Lucy Harrison talk about how they sustain their art-making by respectively working as a plumber and at an offset litho printers, alongside varied sources of public arts funding. They also discuss their diverse creative practices which include working with communities, publishing and exhibitions. Hosted by artist and curator Cathy Lomax. Listen online.
Now open: UK & International Partner Awards for Disabled Artists
Unlimited are making £584,000 available in commissions for disabled artists. Unlimited commissions disabled artists to change perceptions of disabled people and strengthen our cultural sector. They will work in partnership to empower the newly commissioned artists and embed them further into the cultural landscape. Artists can apply for one national award and one international award. Find out more and apply here.
Vacancies
Trustee / Chairperson - Hoot Creative Arts
Trustee - Koestler Arts
Trustees - Finding Rhythms
Communications Manager - Disability Arts
Creative Producer(s) - Helix Arts
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