Arts Networking

Droitwich Arts Network

Droitwich Spa Arts Network is a network for amateur and professional artists that live or work in and around the Droitwich Spa area. It is for people that are interested or work in the visual, performing and digital arts. If you are feeling isolated it is a way to connect and work with other artists.

They meet every 2 months in Droitwich Spa at The Norbury Theatre at 7.15pm on a Thursday. Membership is free.

The aims of Droitwich Arts Network are;

to deliver specific projects collectively, for example Droitwich Spa Arts 4 All

to advocate and champion the arts in Droitwich Spa and act as collective voice for the arts

to work as a network to provide and swop important information, guidance and training to the arts sector, both professional and voluntary·

to develop new audiences and participants·to act as a creative hub or sounding board for ideas/projects and acts as a support mechanism for the arts sector·

to act as a potential meeting point for people finding artistic partners for projects·

to develop training opportunities

to act as a sounding board for funding applications to deliver arts activity in Droitwich Spa

to help and support and avoid duplication

to influence and contribute to the districts arts development strategy in Droitwich Spa, Wychavon District and Worcestershire

Take a look at what projects DAN are involved in with Wychavon HERE

You can now visit Droitwich Arts Network on Facebook

For more information please contact Peter Hawkins (Chair of the Droitwich Arts Network) on 07766 415094 or
E-mail: dan@droitwichspa.com

VENA

Vena (Vale of Evesham Network of Artists) is a network for amateur and professional artists that live or work in the Vale of Evesham. It is for people that are interested or work in the visual, performing and digital arts. If you are feeling isolated it is a way to connect and work with other artists.

They meet every 2 months in Evesham and Pershore at 7.15pm on a Thursday or Monday.

Connecting artists

The aims of Vena are;

• to deliver specific projects collectively, for example Evesham Arts 4 All and the Vale Arts Trail
• to advocate and champion the arts in the Vale of Evesham and act as collective voice for the arts
• to work as a network to provide and swap important information, guidance and training to the arts sector, both professional and voluntary
• to develop new audiences and participants
• to act as a creative hub or sounding board for ideas/projects and acts as a support mechanism for the arts sector
• to act as a potential meeting point for people finding artistic partners for projects
• to develop training opportunities
• to act as a sounding board for funding applications to deliver arts activity in the Vale of Evesham to help and support and avoid duplication
• to influence and contribute to the districts arts development strategy in the Vale of Evesham, Wychavon District and Worcestershire

If you would like to become a member then please contact Jenny Davis 01386 565396 or e-mail jenny.davis@wychavon.gov.uk for an application form. (hours of work 9-5pm Tues, Wed & Thurs)

WANA (Wychavon Area Network of Artists)

Wychavon Area Network for Artists gives artists, photographers and crafts people an opportunity to: meet friendly like minded people, exhibit work, attend talks and workshops and, if members wish, there is also the opportunity to be involved in community art projects.

At WANA they are committed to:

• Expanding access to the arts.
• Encouraging new and experienced artists alike to share ideas and develop their practice.
• Helping artists to promote themselves and develop their work.
• Encouraging artists to collaborate in their numerous specialist groups.

WANA is an extremely friendly and welcoming organisation. As a member of WANA you will receive quarterly newsletters, regular news updates, have the opportunity to promote your work through the WANA website and at our regular exhibitions and make new friends.

If you would like to get in contact with WANA,  they can be reached on info@wana.org.uk, or alternatively call Jane Holden on 01386 552306.

WANA is intended to be fun, diverse and open to all – and they would love to hear from you.

You can join us on our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter - @WychavonComDev.

If you would like to let us know your comments or give some feedback regarding the Arts or any part of Community Development please visit the Wychavon Arts, Sports & Leisure Blog