http://www.artinthepark.org.uk/ 2012-05-18T10:29:42+01:00 http://www.artinthepark.org.uk/ http://www.artinthepark.org.uk/ttp://www.artinthepark.org.uk/lib/tpl/art_in_the_park_template/images/favicon.ico text/html 2012-05-15T14:35:38+01:00 luisa http://www.artinthepark.org.uk/whatson?rev=1337088938&do=diff [Whats On] Sheffield Children’s Festival- July 2012 A Bigger Bloom This year we have created 300 blooming flowers that will be housed in the Botanical Gardens. Inspired by David Hockney's recent masterpiece ‘Bigger Trees near Warter’, this project has produced a 3D mural bursting with bright colours and interesting textures. There will be an exhibition opening Monday 18th June 5pm- 7pm and a public workshop on Saturday 14th July 11-3pm where you can make your own flower for free! To book on… text/html 2012-05-09T12:42:26+01:00 luisa http://www.artinthepark.org.uk/somewhereto?rev=1336563746&do=diff In September 2011 Art in the Park was appointed one of the Yorkshire and Humberside regional coordinators for a nationwide project called somewhereto_ The project runs throughout 2011 and 2012 and aims to help young people find spaces to do the things they love within sport, culture and the arts. somewhereto_ has been funded by Legacy Trust UK, creating a lasting impact from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games by funding ideas and local talent to inspire creativity across the UK. text/html 2012-05-03T10:12:21+01:00 luisa http://www.artinthepark.org.uk/jobs?rev=1336036341&do=diff Project Support and Administration Worker (maternity cover) Art in the Park (Sheffield) is now recruiting for a Project Support and Administration Worker to provide the organisation with essential administration, project support, finance and marketing development. text/html 2012-05-02T10:42:20+01:00 luisa http://www.artinthepark.org.uk/start?rev=1335951740&do=diff [Home Page] Welcome to Art in the Park [Subscribe to our monthly events email] [link=http://new.thebiggive.org.uk/charity/view/8126|alt=donate to the big give]]] text/html 2012-04-25T11:46:43+01:00 luisa http://www.artinthepark.org.uk/community?rev=1335350803&do=diff Working in and with the community has always been a key objective of Art in the Park. Our activities are intended to allow people to meet one another, work towards a common goal, inspire individuals and to strengthen their communities. Over the years, we have worked with groups from all ages and backgrounds in multiple locations across Sheffield. We, and our artists and volunteers, love to see communities blossom thanks to creativity. text/html 2012-04-20T13:18:36+01:00 luisa http://www.artinthepark.org.uk/workexperience?rev=1334924316&do=diff Case Studies Kate Holden – Student Intern Art in the Park I initially found out about Art in the Park through the University of Sheffield’s Internship Scheme which helps students gain the necessary skills and experience in the work place. I was drawn to the organisation Art in the Park because it appeared such a worthwhile charity, working with local people and communities, something I strongly believe is essential in any city. I have always been interested in the arts and Art in the Park wa… text/html 2012-04-18T13:39:25+01:00 luisa http://www.artinthepark.org.uk/somewhere_to?rev=1334752765&do=diff text/html 2012-04-12T10:50:52+01:00 luisa http://www.artinthepark.org.uk/about?rev=1334224252&do=diff [About Us] On this page you can read about our staff, board and artists. You can also view a list of our training and skills, and find out more about the history of Art in the Park! Want to find out about the benefit of our work on local people and communities? Read our Good News newsletter here! text/html 2012-04-02T15:53:17+01:00 luisa http://www.artinthepark.org.uk/schools?rev=1333378397&do=diff We are pleased to have started working in schools across Sheffield. This has provided young people with the chance to participate in creative activities that are outside those normally taught in the classroom. This includes after school clubs which are informal and relaxed. This inspires youngsters, even those who think they don't enjoy art, and they learn how relaxing and beneficial creative activities can be. text/html 2012-03-29T16:12:42+01:00 luisa http://www.artinthepark.org.uk/children_s_centres?rev=1333033962&do=diff We regularly work with nurseries, early years and children's centres across Sheffield. Family Learning Celebration, Town Hall, 22nd March, 10pm-2pm On 22nd March, Sheffield Town Hall staged a Celebration event for Family Learning. One of our resident artists ran a craft session to record the learning journey in a creative way, using a Jigsaw design to build up a collage of their different experiences. The smaller individual collages were then assembled into one larger “journey”. Participan… text/html 2012-03-26T13:05:05+01:00 luisa http://www.artinthepark.org.uk/sheffield_arts_walks?rev=1332763505&do=diff From February 2010 we have run a series of Arts Walks in and around Sheffield area. Originating as part of our Art Bytes project, more recently we have joined forces with The Shamblers walking group to explore more of our urban green spaces. We are looking to run four walks per year and at producing a leaflet containing a list of all the walks. text/html 2012-03-23T11:50:33+01:00 luisa http://www.artinthepark.org.uk/creative_writing?rev=1332503433&do=diff Crookes Writing Group, November 2011 - March 2012 Starting on the 24th November, we held weekly sessions at Wesley Hall, Crookes focusing on a variety of different forms of writing, storytelling & poetry. The sessions were aimed at the over 50s, but as part of the project we invited a young writers group to attend some of the sessions. All the attendees enjoyed the group immensely, finding it great fun, and the paricularly liked meeting other like minded people. A publication of the best writin… text/html 2012-02-28T16:41:18+01:00 jeremy http://www.artinthepark.org.uk/green_spaces?rev=1330447278&do=diff Wild Things at Zest Centre, Monday 19th December 2011 Our final Wild Things session of the year was well attended despite the wintery weather. We started the day lantern makihng in the library, this was very enjoyable for the children who loved making big lanterns. This was followed by a parade of all the lanterns that had been made. This was a great way to display everyones hard work and we even sang carols as we made our way through the park and back to centre! text/html 2011-11-14T14:15:31+01:00 asha http://www.artinthepark.org.uk/testimonies?rev=1321280131&do=diff [Press] Funders and Partners “The links you have made with Malin Bridge School are brilliant; I have invited them back at Christmas to sing for us. I hope it is a friendship that will continue long into the future.” - Charlotte Smith, Community Engagement Officer. “thank you for delivering such a successful project as part of our LEADER programme.” text/html 2011-11-09T14:54:37+01:00 luisa http://www.artinthepark.org.uk/volunteer?rev=1320850477&do=diff [Volunteer] Would you like to volunteer with us? 'I just wanted to remind you what a lovely name 'ART IN THE PARK' is. I walk in the park and I think, I walk in the park and feel the breeze. The nature inspires me and I write. I draw and do artworks from what I see in the park. I see art in the park; and I think of design' -- Dr Jamileh Hafezian text/html 2011-10-24T13:36:26+01:00 luisa http://www.artinthepark.org.uk/donate?rev=1319459786&do=diff Art in the Park is generously supported through funding by the following organisations: <http://www.everyclick.com/art-in-the-park--sheffield-/401575/0/info> " <http://new.thebiggive.org.uk/charity/view/8126> " text/html 2011-10-24T13:32:07+01:00 luisa http://www.artinthepark.org.uk/services?rev=1319459527&do=diff Art in the Park provide creative environmental workshops, events and activities for schools, children’s centres and community groups in Sheffield and the surrounding areas. Read on for further detail on our services. What do we do? Sessions can be as long or as short as suits your needs. We provide all materials, professional artists to run the project and often one or more of our volunteers to support the artist. We are happy working with a wide variety of groups, including children, young… text/html 2011-10-24T13:09:42+01:00 luisa http://www.artinthepark.org.uk/skills_share?rev=1319458182&do=diff Art in the Park strives to support their staff, volunteers and artists through sharing skills, knowledge and experiences. We hold quarterly skills share meetings where we invite our volunteers and artists to speak on a given topic- so far we have covered creative evaluation and behaviour management. text/html 2011-10-24T13:01:06+01:00 luisa http://www.artinthepark.org.uk/consultation?rev=1319457666&do=diff We have strong links with communities, and have a rich history of working in the parks of Sheffield. We have been commissioned to run several consultation activities, to use creativity to engage local people and find out what they want from parks or other sites in their local area. Please contact Luisa if you would like to work with Art in the Park in this way. text/html 2011-09-28T14:37:58+01:00 asha http://www.artinthepark.org.uk/volunteers/artists?rev=1317217078&do=diff Charlotte Ansell Charlotte is a performance poet and has been published in various anthologies as well as having two collections of poetry published by Flipped Eye ('you were for the poem' 2002, and 'After Rain' 2007- www.flippedeye.net) She also works as a freelance workshop facilitator, utilising drama, poetry, creative writing and arts and crafts. Charlotte has just started working with Art in the Park and so far has been involved in the Villages of Poetry Project working in Stannington …