The newsletter for arts organisations working in criminal justice.
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In this month’s issue…
- National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance news
- Events and training
- Arts and criminal justice news
- Resources and publications
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June highlights
National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance (NCJAA) has been out and about this month visiting members from East Anglia to Edinburgh. Highlights include Warwick University’s Tate Exchange event exploring The Production of Truth, Justice and History; a performance of Britten Sinfonia, Orchestras Live and HMP Whitemoor’s project, Tuning Up; The Reading Agency’s Reading Well for Mental Health programme launch and the Art and Violence Now conference at the University of Edinburgh. Back at the office we are looking forward to welcoming our new Development Officer, Rebbecca Hemmings, who will be developing our work in the West Midlands.
Watch our new film
We are pleased to announce the release of our new film Why do arts in criminal justice matter? The film makes a powerful and compelling case for arts in criminal justice. Click here to watch and share
Arts Council England pledge
Arts Council England (ACE) has recognised the importance of arts in criminal justice in its latest strategic plan. The recently published two-year Corporate Plan sets out ACE’s high-level priorities for delivering their 10-year strategy over the period 2018-20, and outlines their support for arts contributions “across vital areas of public policy, including health and wellbeing and criminal justice.” Click here to read more
Social impact of participation in culture and sport inquiry
In addition to prioritising criminal justice in its two-year Corporate Plan, Arts Council England (ACE) has also submitted evidence to a parliamentary inquiry in to the positive impacts of culture and sport on crime, wellbeing and education. You can now read this and 234 other pieces of written evidence submitted, including a joint submission from National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance and Clinks. The documents have been published alongside the first oral evidence session of the inquiry, which was attended by ACE CEO, Darren Henley. Click here to read the latest evidence
Museums and Criminal Justice seminar
6th July | Surrey | £10
There are limited spaces remaining on our professional practice seminar Museums and Criminal Justice, presented in partnership with Watts Gallery and hosted at their gallery and artists’ village. The day-long event is suitable for cultural organisations, freelance practitioners and those working within criminal justice and prisons who want practical advice on developing partnerships between museums, galleries and the criminal justice system. Click here to read the programme and book
Save the date
17th August | London | £40
The National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance has developed an Introduction to arts in criminal justice settings training course. The one-day course will explore the role of arts in prisons and give participants a practical overview of the current criminal justice system, exploring some of the questions to consider before embarking on a creative project in this unique setting. The course will cost an introductory rate of £40. If you are interested in attending please email info@artsincriminaljustice.org.uk to find out more.
Want to include something in the next newsletter?
We will be sending our next newsletter on Thursday 26th July. Please email dora.dixon@clinks.org with any submissions by Thursday 12th July.
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British Society of Criminology Conference
3rd – 6th July | Birmingham | from £170
British Society of Criminology’s annual conference this year explores Transforming Criminology: rethinking crime in a changing world and the extensive programme includes a number of speakers that address the use of arts in criminal justice. Edmund Clark, HMP Grendon and Ikon’s artist-in-residence, will deliver a keynote speech and Geese Theatre Company host a masterclass and panel discussion. Click here to find out more and book
Voices from the Row
Until 7th July | London | Free
Voices from the Row presents a collection of poetry written and read by prisoners incarcerated on death row at San Quentin state prison in the USA, alongside artworks and objects created by the inmates. The exhibition, on display at The Poetry Café, will end with a panel discussion on 6th July with the curator and UK artists. Click here to find out more
Broken Dreams
1st – 11th August | London | from £8
Devised and performed by men from HMP Springhill in collaboration with Kestrel Theatre Company, Broken Dreams follows a group of friends struggling with grief, guilt and the long-standing fight for justice from a housing system they believe has failed them. The show returns with a new cast to The Royal Court following a sold-out performance in autumn last year. Click here to find out more and book
Beyond Performance
10th – 14th September | York | £40
Good Vibrations have developed Beyond Performance, a week-long course for people who have taken part in a Good Vibrations course and want to further develop their skills as musicians. Beyond Performance will combine gamelan and other art-forms such as film-making or story-telling, and culminates in a high profile performance at York University. Click here to find out more and book
Koestler Trust at the Supreme Court
Until 14th December | London | Free
The Supreme Court will join 83 venues from across the UK exhibiting as part of the Koestler Trust's 100 Years On project, a nationwide art trail created by women in prison to commemorate the centenary of female suffrage. You can see work by women who have entered Koestler Trust’s 2018 Awards across two floors of the Supreme Court building. Click here to find out more
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New prison education contracts
Offender Learning and Skills Service (OLASS) contracts are coming to an end and the Ministry of Justice’s (MoJ) new commissioning framework presents both challenges and new opportunities for providers, charities, colleges and others to deliver education services in prisons. We encourage anyone wishing to deliver work in prison to sign up now to the new Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) through MoJ’s Bravo Solutions Portal. Click here for more information
Clean Break vacancies
Award-winning theatre company Clean Break is recruiting to a number of new roles to support and help deliver its 2018-22 Business Plan. Apply by 9th July to join them as a Development and Members Assistant, Executive Assistant, Receptionist or Sales Coordinator. This is an exciting time to join the company as they announce their three-woman leadership team and celebrate their 40th birthday next year. Click here for more information and to apply
Longford Trust scholars exhibit at Royal Academy
Two recipients of The Longford Trust scholarship have been selected to exhibit their work in the 250th Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, curated by Grayson Perry. Paul Grady and Lee Cutter’s work is now being shown alongside established artists such as Anish Kapoor, David Hockney and Tracey Emin. Click here to find out more
Howard League Community Awards 2018
Nominations for this years’ Howard League Community Awards are now open. The awards celebrate the country’s most successful community projects encouraging desistance from crime and champion work in the community that challenges and changes people for the better – be it with children; women; mental health programmes or restorative approaches. Nominations close 24th July. Click here to find out more
How storytelling from behind bars heals families
Filmed for TEDxExeter, recently released prisoner Alan Crickmore talks about the charity Story Book Dads and the power of storytelling. Using evidence and anecdote, Crickmore explains the importance of family ties to desistance from crime and how Story Book Dads’ projects are helping keep prisoners and children connected. Click here to watch the talk
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Using the arts as a driver for equality
The National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance developed this diversity guide to help our members, as well as arts organisations, to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity in their work. It is inspired by Arts Council England’s Creative Case for Diversity, and incorporates ideas from delegates at our event focusing on using the arts as a driver for equality in criminal justice settings. Click here to read the guide
Arts Council England Cultural Development Fund
The Cultural Development Fund, managed by Arts Council England (ACE) for The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, is open to towns and cities outside of London who want to make the most of culture’s contribution to their local economy. ACE are taking expressions of interest for the grants of £3 - £7 million from 3rd July, with a deadline of 15th August 2018. Click here to find out more
Creative People and Places engagement processes
Arts Council England’s action research programme, Creative People and Places, has published a report evaluating their 21 independent projects based in areas where there are fewer opportunities to get involved with the arts. The report, written by Sarah Boiling and Clare Thurman, maps and analyses engagement approaches across the programme. Click here to read the report
Employers guide from Ministry of Justice
Ministry of Justice’s Unlock Opportunity campaign has published a guide to employing people with experience of the criminal justice system. The guide sets out the benefits and opportunities for employing serving prisoners, prisoners released on temporary license, and former prisoners; and includes a range of case-studies. Click here to read the guide
Guide to mental health in prison
Penal Reform International has published a short guide titled Mental Health in Prison, to help prison staff understand and respond appropriately to the mental health needs of adult prisoners. It focuses on how staff can promote and protect mental health and wellbeing and enable those with existing conditions to function better in the prison environment. Click here to read the guide
This newsletter is written monthly by Dora Dixon. Email dora.dixon@clinks.org if you wish to submit any news.
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