Open Arts has an exciting new post for an Arts Project Worker, that is out to advert now! Look up www.jobs.nhs.uk and search for Arts Project Worker for a job description and details on how to apply, or contact the Arts Co-ordinator for more details.
the closing date for applications is 22nd january 2010.
kirsten.heydinrych@southessex-trust.nhs.uk
| Southend
Performing Arts @ Palace Theatre |
Monday mornings
Starting 11th January for 12 weeks |
| Rayleigh
Thai Chi @ Salvation Army |
Mondays 7pm – 9pm
18th 25th Jan, 1st 8th 15th 22nd Feb 2010 – 6 week taster course |
| Southend photography @ TAP studios | Monday afternoons
8th 15th 22nd Feb 1st 8th 15th March – 6 week taster course |
| Tilbury
Fine Art @ Tilbury Community Resource Centre |
Tuesday mornings 10-12noon
Starting 19th January to 6th April 2010 |
| Basildon
Fine Art @ Markhams Chase Leisure Centre |
Thursday afternoons
Starting 4th February for 12 weeks |
| Brentwood
Fine Art @ venue to be confirmed |
Wednesday afternoons 1.30-3.30pm from 3rd March 2010 until 26th May (excluding 24th March) 12 week course |
Places on courses are limited so please refer as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Places can be allocated up to 4 weeks into a course, providing there is space in the group.
If the preferred course is full we will do our best to offer a place on another course in a nearby location.
For more information on courses, contact:
Kirsten Heydinrych, Arts Co-ordinator
Tel 07949440326
We recently held an animation workshop at our Open Studio inBasildon, led by artist Alan Spice. Click on the links below to see the results….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXG0uRx41dI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzPhUHIhT3A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsHt0ilJW8A
Open Arts have linked up with Basildon Mind and Thurrock Mind to create an exhibition in Basildon town centre, at the Towngate Theatre. The exhibition is showing artworks from a wide range of local and regional artists who are promoting self expression through art. The exhibition is up from 10th-16th October in support of Mental Health Awareness Day.
An afternoon reception will take place on Friday 16th October. The exhibition is free entry and welcomes visitors
Open Arts is branching out into new artforms….
Thai Chi starting this winter
Performing Arts starting January 2010 at the Palace Theatre in Southend – with University of Essex
These courses will aim to improve confidence and health, while being sociable and fun. Sign up now…
Open Arts courses are for people experiencing or recovering from mental health difficulties. If you are interested in finding out more contact us now!
Open Arts are currently running groups in Wickford, Rayleigh, Southend, Rochford and Tilbury.
There will be a new 12 week course starting in Southend on Thursday 17th September 2-4pm.
To refer someone or to self refer, complete the referral form at the bottom of the page and send to
Kirsten Heydinrych
Coptfold House
2 New Road
Brentwood
CM14 4BU
kirsten.heydinrych@southessex-trust.nhs.uk
Open Arts is working in collaboration with Rochford District Council to run our very own Community Arts and Health Art Trail in Rochford. The Art Trail will take place 7th – 15th November 2009. The Trail will be launched at Rochford Library on Saturday 7th November with a day of free drawing and crafts activities for children, adults and families to drop in, try their hand at some Big Draw activites and collect their map to begin the trail.
UFO by L Elliot
The Art Trail will include artworks from local artists working together to promote the benefits of group artwork. Artists will come from Open Arts, Rochford Adult Learning College, Rochford hospital and Rethink. Works will be in a variety of mediums ranging from photography, printmaking and painting to sculpture and hand made crafts. Selected works will be for sale.
A preview of the artworks will be on display at the Rayleigh Arts Festival Made in Essex at Rayleigh Mill on Saturday 24th October.
For more information contact Open Arts on 01277 239184
We thought you might like to see an animation that was created by Open Arts students at the Showcase at Focal Point Gallery: Click here for the link!
Southend Garden
Open Arts courses are running in South Essex at the below locations.
Rochford
Rochford Adult Learning College
Rocheway
Rochford
SS4 1DQ
June 12th – 4th September 2009
Friday afternoons: 1-3pm
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Wickford
Wickford Community Association
Market Road,
Wickford
SS12 0AG
4th August – 20th October 2009
Tuesday afternoons: 3-5pm
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Southend
Southend Adult Community College
Ambleside Drive
Southchurch
Southend-on-Sea
SS1 2UP
8th July – 23rd September 2009
Wednesday afternoons: 2-4pm
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Rayleigh
Salvation Army
High Street
Rayleigh
August – October 2009
Monday mornings 10.30-12.30pm
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How to get involved…
Places on courses are limited so please refer as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If the preferred course is full we will do our best to offer a place on another course in a nearby location.
If you would like to apply for a place please download this Referral form and send it by email to kirsten.heydinrych@southessex-trust.nhs.uk or by post to:
Kirsten Heydinrych
South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Coptfold House
2 New Road
Brentwood
Essex
CM14 4BU
If you are wanting to refer someone please read our guide for referrers by clicking here.
For more information on courses contact:
Kirsten Heydinrych, Arts Co-ordinator
Tel 01277 239184 / 07949440326
Email kirsten.heydinrych@southessex-trust.nhs.uk
On Thursday 5th March, the Southend Central Library was host to some rather alternative activity. An art exhibition and day of events took place in Focal Point Gallery, based in the Library, to celebrate South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust’s Award winning Open Arts project, and all that has been achieved in its first year of running projects.
The celebrations included a showcase of a selection of artworks from the last year that displayed the range of high quality works that the groups have produced. There were also taster workshops throughout the day in drumming, Thai Chi, animation and silk painting, all which were well attended and proved to be effective and interesting. Participants were energised by the drumming, relaxed by the Thai Chi, engrossed in the animation and hoots of laughter and chatting waved across the gallery from the silk painting workshop.
The community gathered together at 1pm to hear some wise and kind words from the Mayor, Councillor Gwen Horrigan, who emphasised the value of the project in benefiting the individual as well as the local community, by breaking down boundaries.
The animation created at the workshop will be available to view here shortly.
