Plymouth Culture

✨ CREATIVE LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHT ✨ Sophie Crofts is the Reading Development Manager for Libraries Unlimited. She works to inspire people of all ages to read for pleasure, and help develop the strategies for literacy and reading activities delivered through our public libraries in Devon and Torbay. She is passionate about the impact libraries have and their ability to raise aspiration, build communities and individuals who can flourish. Sophie is being mentored by Helen Chaloner as part of the Creative Leadership Programme. Helen Chaloner is CEO of Literature Works, leading an Arts Council England funded charity in South West England using words and stories to support creativity and wellbeing. They connect people and communities; nurture talent; and break down barriers. They champion the power of storytelling, writing and reading in all forms. #cultureisalive #plymouthculture #creativeleadershipprogramme

✨ CREATIVE LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHT ✨ Linzie Wishart is a peripatetic singing teacher, a lecturer, wellbeing choir leader, performing arts educator and performer with a wide range of experience across educational settings, theatres and in the community. She is passionate about performing arts in education and creativity for wellbeing. Linzie is being mentored by Emily Foulkes as part of the Creative Leadership Programme. Emily is the Director of Music for Good, a music for well-being charity in Cornwall and Founder of the Singing for Health Network. She has worked in music and well-being for more than 20 years, including a role at National Foundation for Youth Music developing and managing of national programmes and networks. In her previous position as Senior Lecturer, Emily supervised Vocal Pedagogy students in their MA studies. Emily is a Singing for Health practitioner, researcher, trainer and consultant. She delivers training, globally, on singing and music for health and well-being and presents her research and evidence-based models at conferences and events across the world. #cultureisalive #plymouthculture #creativeleadershipprogramme

Friday 5️⃣ at Five - Here's our top five cultural highlights that we think you should know about this week in Plymouth! 👉 Plymouth Christmas Market 🗓️ 28 Nov - 15 Dec 🔗 https://bit.ly/499UGT5 👉 Native Makers - Real Ideas 🗓️ 30 November 🔗 https://bit.ly/4eJstDv 👉 Linocut Christmas Cards Workshop - Real Ideas 🗓️ 30 November 🔗 https://bit.ly/4eMEEQe 👉 Steel Comedy Night – Xmas Special - Steel Brew Co 🗓️ 5 December 🔗 https://bit.ly/3V9pptI 👉 Christmas Late at Alma Yard - Alma Yard 🗓️ 5 December 🔗 https://bit.ly/416E9NK Take a look at what else is happening in the city this week, or submit your local events here 👇🏼 https://bit.ly/3P0y9iA #CultureIsAlive #MadeInPlymouth #WhatsOnPlymouth

✨ CREATIVE LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHT ✨ Polly Carruthers is Co-Director for Doorstep Arts in Torbay, overseeing community engagement and development for children aged 4 to 20. As the Participation Strand Lead, she supports emerging artists and guides young people on their artistic journeys. She also leads dance and drama CPD sessions in schools and colleges, elevating teaching standards. Additionally, she is the Rural Touring Dance Ambassador, bringing high-quality performances to Devon’s rural areas. Polly is being mentored by Sara Rhodes as part of the Creative Leadership Programme. Sara Rhodes is a creative producer with a passion for making work with communities, untapping talent in unexpected places and presenting unheard stories. Sara has worked at TRP since 2012 developing large-scale, co-created programmes with communities, producing inclusive outdoor arts events, devised productions and site-specific performances. In more recent years Sara’s work at TRP has involved working internationally with the Wampanoag Nation and supporting the launch of a National Addiction Recovery Arts Network. Sara has secured creative commissions to support the development of unexpected artists, and funding to further expand TRP’s community programmes. Sara recently took up the post of CEO/Creative Director of Sterts Arts and Environmental Centre in South-East Cornwall. #cultureisalive #plymouthculture #creativeleadershipprogramme

Plymouth Creatives Meet Up is happening next Wednesday 4 December! Head to Karst's Fenster space for an evening of networking, with talks from Donna Howard (Executive Director of Karst), Jon Nash (founder of Downstage Write) and a resident artist who will share their work. Participants will have the chance to share their views on what they think about Plymouth's cultural scene, and what sort of things they'd like to see more of, and how to make that happen. 🗓️ Wednesday 4th December ⏰ 6pm-8:30pm 📍 KARST 🎟️ FREE entry! No need to book, just turn up. #cultureisalive #plymouthculture This event is funded by Plymouth Culture and Plymouth Octopus(POP). Created by WonderZoo and Down Stage Write.

✨ CREATIVE LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHT ✨ Chloe Uden has been taking part in Action Learning as part of the Creative Leadership Programme. Chloe is the founder and a director of The Art and Energy Collective, which nurtures creativity in the context of the climate and ecological emergencies. The Art and Energy Collective designs mass-participation artworks which seek creative inspiration from our natural heritage, increase awareness of the energy systems we are part of and support people to restore their creative practice and take nature positive action. #cultureisalive #plymouthculture #creativeleadershipprogramme

We’re delighted to announce that Danni Watmore will join us in the role of Project Research for Cultural Education, supporting the Plymouth Cultural Education Partnership steering group \(PCEP\). Danni’s previous work as a Family Hubs Community Builder and Freelancer in Arts and Culture will be of huge value to the partnership, which works to ensure all children and young people have access to a high-quality arts and cultural education offer that responds to their needs. Her previous work includes Project Officer on the highly successful With Flying Colours Project, liaising with schools and managing the Co-Pilots Youth Steering Group programme. In the role of Project Researcher, Danni says she is most looking forward to "working with communities to creatively map Plymouth's Cultural Education offer, making sure young people's voices are at the heart of this work". Councillor @[Jemima Laing](urn:li:person:VU_iIhkNwr), Chair of the PCEP steering group, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Danni to this vital role within the Plymouth Cultural Education Partnership. Her passion for connecting communities and her proven track record in delivering impactful arts and cultural initiatives make her the ideal fit for the role. I’m confident Danni’s work will help in our mission to ensure that every young person in Plymouth has access to the rich cultural opportunities our city has to offer." \#cultureisalive \#plymouthculture

Friday 5️⃣ at Five - Here's our top five cultural highlights that we think you should know about this week in Plymouth! 👉 In Conversation: Alexis Pauline Gumbs and Ingrid Pollard - The Box, Plymouth 🗓️ 23 November 🔗 https://bit.ly/3OiHIIP 👉 Too Much Too Young – The Story of 2 Tone - Steel Brew Co 🗓️ 23 November 🔗 https://bit.ly/3OhGvlh 👉 Devonport 200 - The Box, Plymouth 🗓️ Until 12 Jan 🔗 https://bit.ly/48YWa28 👉 TURNER AND THE SEA - The Arts Society, The Box, Plymouth 🗓️ 27 November 🔗 https://bit.ly/4hWV2jL 👉 Junkerry’s TOGETHER APART - Real Ideas 🗓️ 29 November 🔗 https://bit.ly/4g0kMds Take a look at what else is happening in the city this week, or submit your local events here 👇🏼 https://bit.ly/3P0y9iA #CultureIsAlive #MadeInPlymouth #WhatsOnPlymouth

Let's take a look at some of the opportunities for creativity in #Plymouth this week! ⬇️ ➡️ TLC Free Reads - Literature Works, Arts Council England 🔗 https://bit.ly/4frAfTP ➡️ Project Manager, Young People & Partnerships - Theatre Royal Plymouth 🔗 https://bit.ly/3Cy0EAG ➡️ Maker Relief Fund - Heritage Crafts 🔗 https://bit.ly/4hYAqru ➡️ Livewell Funding - The Livewell Foundation 🔗 https://bit.ly/3AF9WKV Find all our opportunities, funds and what's on at plymouthculture.co.uk and madeinplymouth.co.uk We're sharing these opportunities through the Plymouth Culture network to help our passionate community of cultural professionals and enthusiasts. These opportunities are not linked to the direct work of Plymouth Culture. #cultureisalive #plymouthculture

Have you been along to any of the Social Enterprise City events so far? Join us on Friday afternoon for a discussion about the highs and lows of taking on community assets with Plymouth Culture, Tamar View Community Centre and Nudge Community Builders. We were hoping to be in C103 but the doors don't go in until next week now so we'll be across the road at The Plot- we can still give you an opportunity to look around though! Plymouth City Council Plymouth Social Enterprise Network Plymouth Octopus(POP) The Plymouth Charter