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VOLUNTARY ARTS IRELAND > CURRENT WORK Voluntary Arts Ireland: What's New (Autumn 2010) - Advisory Group: Voluntary Arts Ireland are seeking 6 new Advisory Group members with an NI-focus. Full details about this exciting opportunity to contribute to our work at www.vaireland.org/2665
- Cross Border Arts Volunteering Project. “Volunteering in Sports, Arts and Faith Based Organisations – A Pilot Initiative” promoting volunteering in the arts in Fermanagh, Sligo and Donegal. Most recent event Up4Arts, Ballyshannon, 22 May 2010. Read 'Making Something Happen' Case Studies.
- This quarter's UPDATE & VAN Briefings Read more...
- The Logistics of Event Production. Working with our e-news sponsor, Production Services Ireland and supported by Arts & Business - a simple guide to the logistics of arts events. Read more at www.vaireland.org/eventplanning
- Voluntary Arts Ireland recognised as 'Investor in People'
- Art: Take Part - helping people find out where they can do arts and crafts close to them Read more...
- Inquiry into Funding of the Arts - Voluntary Arts Ireland invited to give oral evidence in April. Read our submission...
Voluntary Arts Ireland - Biennial Report 2007-2009 Voluntary Arts Ireland - Biennial Report 2007-2009 (pdf - 4940k) Read about what we have been up to in our biennial report, published October 2009. Our thanks to volunteer Anne Plitt for designing and producing it. Copies in alternative formats are available at info@vaireland.org back to top Voluntary Arts Leaflet to Download and Keep Our Information Leaflet (July 2009) (pdf - 2013k) Our Information Leaflet (July 2009 - Plain Text version) (doc - 169k) Promoting Participation in Arts & Crafts: Ongoing Activities Art Take Part Helping you to find creative activities close to you! There are a lot of opportunities to take up an art or craft out there - and at the heart of the Art Take Part project is the wish that you can find what you are looking for (more) easily. Find online listings via Art Take Part / schoolofeverything.com - loads more information and advice for those seeking arts or craft activities AND those organising them. More at ART TAKE PART | 
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Running Your Group
Loads of support for voluntary arts activity organisers and local arts groups to grow and develop.
- PARTICIPATION SUPPORT SERVICE. One-to-one development support for arts & craft groups in Northern Ireland.
- RUNNING YOUR GROUP. Access online guidance 24/7 on all aspects of group organisation and development.
- VAN Briefings. 2 new 4-page guides tailored for local arts groups with information and advice on current topics produced every quarter.
- Even More Publications! (Health and Safety, Event Production, online guides) and Case studies all with improving your experience of participation in mind. Get weekly updates plus sector news, funding and arts job opportunities by signing up for our e-news at www.vaireland.org/news
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Making Something Happen Voluntary Arts Ireland takes a lead role in developing dynamic ways of voluntary arts participation that enable all involved to create meaningful, transformative opportunities for themselves and their communities (whether geographical or communities of interest). This includes project work, advocacy/lobbying and research.
The Young Arts Co-operative project is about giving young people a voice to enable them to access all areas of the arts. Through it, Voluntary Arts Ireland is helping young people set up their own Co-operatives - 100% youth-led, arts information and support organisations. More information (If you are on facebook you can be their friend directly at www.facebook.com/youngartscooperative | 
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The 'Another Way In' project builds on the voluntary basis of local arts and crafts organisation. It puts taking part in this way in the spotlight - helps groups increase their volunteer base - helps arts and crafts in local communities flourish. It is one element of the DSD / DGCRA funded “Volunteering in Sports, Arts and Faith Based Organisations' – and promotes volunteering in the arts in Fermanagh, Sligo and Donegal. Most recent event Up4Arts, Ballyshannon, 22 May 2010. More information (and the 'Making Something Happen' Case Studies).
Giving the Voluntary Arts Sector a Voice: Voluntary Arts Ireland supports all avenues to creative participation and we know that the majority of those who take part do so through the medium of locally based arts or craft initiatives. Read about our policy development work (NI and RoI) to improve the environment for everyone who takes part. See also our research reports. | 
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back to top 'Introducing Voluntary Arts Ireland' Annual Report (Dec 2004) Annual Report (December 2004) - `Introducing Voluntary Arts Ireland` (pdf - 363k) back to top What Else? What Else? You tell us. Full contact details on our contacts page or E: info@vaireland.org back to top |
