New Horizons: Arts Derbyshire Networking Meeting, Heanor

New Horizons – Arts In the Community

creative networking, training and sharing social for Arts Derbyshire members. 

Our curated panel will discuss the current theme, Arts in the Community.

Arts in the Community have a profoundly positive impact by nurturing creativity, enhancing cultural awareness, and strengthening social bonds. They provide a platform for diverse voices, improve mental well-being, and stimulate local economies. However, challenges such as securing consistent funding, ensuring accessibility for all, and maintaining engagement can hinder the full potential of community arts initiatives. Addressing these challenges requires collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to inclusivity to create vibrant, resilient communities enriched by the arts. Join us on the 31^st January 2025 for a fascination discussion on Arts in the Community with a particular focus on Derbyshire. This event brings together a brilliant Panel chaired by Suzannah Bedford CEO & Creative Director of City Arts and Chair of East Midlands Participative Arts Forum.

Full Panel: Suzannah Bedford (City Arts& EMPAF), Rachel Smith (MakeShift), Mark Hornsey (Babbling Vagabonds), Debi Hedderwick (Independent Artist & Arts Derbyshire)

Venue: Infinite Wellbeing, Market Street, Heanor, DE75 7NR

Please remember to:

• RSVP to help with seating arrangements
• Bring along an image or object which describes your work for the pop-up exhibition
• Please let us know at booking if you have access requirements, and we will endeavour to meet them. The museum has taken every measure to ensure that they are as open and accessible to as many people as possible. The Museum is fully wheelchair-accessible and assistance may be provided if required. Please do contact Arts Derbyshire or the venue if you need any more access information.

Agenda

Set-up for a pop-up exhibition and refreshments, followed by:

1. Welcome from Debi Hedderwick (Chair, Arts Derbyshire) – 11am
2. Speedy networking – 5 minute tables
3. Panel discussion – 11.30am

Break for refreshments, networking and viewing the pop-up exhibition.

4. Open mic – an opportunity for the audience to share ideas and thoughts – 1.15pm
5. Upcoming events – 1.40pm
6. Closing remarks – 1.50pm

(timings subject to change)