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TAKE P ART ART March / April 2013
TAKE PARTARTMarch / April 2013
WELCOME: Be amazed!Lots to read about in this issue!.Inspiring the young is so important in the arts. Read abouthow one young dancer is full of enthusiasm, as JacquiBorrows talks about her experiences. A theatre project foryoung people, a new mosaics project, a blog on which youcan record your views and more artist commissions atHeckington - all in these pages!Remember to visit our website following the links belowfor more information on each article. Further details aboutthe work of artsNK can be found at: www.artsnk.org
INSIDE OUT: My Story from Jacqui Borrows, young dancerartsNK has been well known for several years for its diverse andexciting Youth Dance Programme. Numerous young peoplefrom ages 4 to 19 have benefited from participation in groupsranging from contemporary dance to hip-hop.One young dancer who has loved her involvement with thedance programme is Jacqui Borrows. Being a member ofkNacKer'd Youth Dance Company inspired Jacqui to apply forthe recently introduced Dance Leadership Scheme.When asked about how she benefits from her involvement,Jacqui replied:
"It’s refreshing because you get to work with so many other dancers and choreographers and get so many dif-ferent experiences within dance. There are so many opportunities to learn new things and try different vari-eties of contemporary dance."
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Experience, of course, includes performing at public events such as the recent ‘Inspiring Young Talent’ danceshowcase, which took place at the Terry O'Toole Theatre in February. Does Jacqui enjoy performing?" There’s such a good feeling after performing a piece well. You feel like all your hard work was worth it, andgetting good feedback from audience members is great too; knowing that you danced well enough to makesomeone go “Wow, that was really good!” is so satisfying."As part of her dance leadership training, Jacqui is currently involved in preparations for True Motion, the coun-ty contribution to the U. Dance national dance festival. We asked Jacqui how preparations were going:"Really well! We had an extra rehearsal today to help work on it and pick out the aspects that needed extrawork. The piece is finished and just needs a little polishing. I’m so excited because it’s an extremely goodpiece. There are some really good choreographic ideas in it and it’s coming together very well I think."Although we have no doubt that Jacqui's dance experience with artsNK has been invaluable, we'll leave thelast word to her:"I just love working with all the different people, learning new things and having new experiences. I'm improv-ing as a dancer, pushing myself further and I love having the support that you get from all the artsNK team."Maybe one day we'll see Jacqui passing on her enthusiasm and expertise in a professional capacity! We wishher well for the future.To read the full interview, go to:
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PIECE BY PIECE: Mosaics ProjectExciting plans are underway for an ambitious Mosaic floor, to bethe centrepiece for the entrance lobby of the refurbished SleafordLeisure Centre. artsNK has asked top mosaic artist, Alan Potter, toproduce a spectacular design that will be made by hundreds of res-idents over the coming months. Alan was first commissioned over13 years ago to work with villages to produce the MillenniumMosaic. artsNK is keen to hear from anyone who was involved inany earlier projects as well as anyone who wants to have a go forthe first time, and make a contribution to this remarkable new artwork. For more detail about this project, visit:
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FEEL THE LOV!: ‘Pilot’ Theatre ProjectThe Terry O’Toole Theatre is excited to be working in partnershipwith sister venues from the Lincolnshire One Venues (LOV) groupon a new Arts Council and Paul Hamlyn Foundation funded proj-ect, which has enabled LOV to programme six specially commis-sioned arts projects over a three-year period. After an extensiveshortlisting and interview procedure, Pilot Theatre was awardedthe commission. Pilot Theatre has a specific remit to deliver workfor, by and with young people. Pilot Theatre will work directly withLincolnshire young people on developing the piece, provisionallyentitled, Ghost Town, for performance at TOTT early in 2014.For more information about this project, visit:
FIT FOR PURPOSE: More than just survivalIn a climate where every arts organisation fights to retain its fund-ing, evolving in order to survive has become a priority.Over 25 years of investment in the arts, NKDC has evolved in itsapproach, and in a review of its cultural services in 2011, NKDCidentified the opportunity to weave different strands of its provi-sion together, offering protection for each and allowing for coop-erative working, where appropriate, that would equip each strandto survive and thrive in the challenging economic climate.artsNK, together with the NCCD, Design Factory and The Terry O’Toole Theatre, are going to be launching a new BLOG to start anopen discussion about the process and plans for bringing the serv-ice strands together, offering information about the opportunitiesto get involved in new arts experiences and inviting suggestions ofwhat else you think should be happening.
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ALTERED: Inspiring Art in ChurchesTwo inspirational artists have been selected for the second series ofinstallations for the Altered art in churches project for Heckington.Pat van Boeckel, a Dutch documentary filmaker, director and videoartist, proposes making a series of gentle films in response tospaces around the church, with projections and sound that appear,engage and guide the audience from piece to piece.Visual artist, Emily Tracy's practice is intricately linked to thechanges within the building, re inventing the rood screen that usedto sit in front of the Altar, and inviting the audience to be involvedin creating a new light and shadow piece.The artists have been selected to demonstrate the potential forChurches to host innovative contemporary art experiences that inturn highlight their value at the heart of rural communities. The twoinstallations will be shown over the first two weekends in May;check out the artsNK website for details.Pat and Emily will also be working, ahead of their installation, in thevillage to share their approach and provide opportunity for villageresidents to try some of their techniques. If you would like to beinvolved in this process, please contact [email protected] For more information, visit:www.artsnk.org/whats-on/altered-inspiring-art-in-churches
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Elaine KnightPerforming ArtsManager01529 411195
Louise ThompsonVitality County-WideProject Officer01529 411194
Amy DaltonHead of DanceDevelopment 01529 411197
Holly ArnoldCommunity DanceArtist01529 411196
Marion SanderVisual ArtsDevelopment Worker01529 411193
Jane HarrisonPhotographyDevelopment Officer01529 411192
Nick JonesVisual ArtsManager01529 411190
Debbie WilesFinance Administrator01529 411191
Muriel MarrProjectAdministrator01529 410595
Jo TurpinBusiness ManagementAdministrator01529 416290
Alison DuncombeTheatre Development Officer- Terry O’Toole Theatre01522 870251
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Jayne OlneyMarketing andCommunications Manager01529 308717
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