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Annual Report 2014-2015

2014-2015

Together we stand

Registered Charity Number: 1148022Company Limited by Guarantee in England and Wales Number: 8021875

Contents

About Artcore Overview Artcore Highlights

Event Diary

Opportunities

Financial Summary

Photo Gallery

Testimonials

Upcoming Events & Current Projects

Contact us

Supporters

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About Artcore

Artcore’s long-term objective is to use arts and crafts as a vehicle to strengthen community cohesion, educate, raise awareness and provide a platform for development. Through our work we are committed to bringing change into the lives of people of all ages, abilities, cultural and ethnic backgrounds through creative activities. Our focus is the provision of a contemporary, innovative and quality service through the four core areas: ‘art in education and learning’, ‘art in modern culture’, ‘art in health and well-being’, and ‘art in the community’.

We support participants as they develop their skills in a range of visual art mediums and techniques. As well as developing transferable skills such as time keeping, organisation, planning and communication. Artcore also provides a platform to implement the learning through volunteering and work experience opportunities in our di�erent projects.

Engaging in creative and meaningful activities with Artcore, people have an opportunity to share learning, strengthen relationships with peers, boost con�dence, encourage use of imagination and creativity, enhance knowledge and broaden career prospects. Arts activities also act as an alternative learning tool, breaking down any learning, academic or social barriers, providing learning and education strands that are accessible to all.

Artcore is a visual arts charity with a group of professional artists working within communities locally, nationally and internationally. We endeavour to operate as a cultural hub; fuelling active engagement for a diverse range of communities in Derby, East Midlands and beyond.

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Overview

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Executive Director

I am proud to be a part of Artcore’s 20th year in operation…It has been a great journey for Artcore and these years have seen plenty of achievements, developments, struggle and even growing from strength to strength. The success of Artcore is seen through the range, innovation and quality of the work being done. From theme based art projects, to creative solutions on topical issues, and bringing diverse communities together through the medium of Art; Artcore has been o�ering various platforms for personal and skills development. During this journey, we’ve had some amazing feedback from all stake holders. It has also sparked some fruitful conversations and collaborations which we hope will lead to further action using art as a tool in various areas that we want to grow in – Art in Community, Art in Education and Learning, Art in Health and Wellbeing and Art in the Modern Culture.

With another successful year for Artcore, I’m proud to say that we have grown stronger as an organisation despite the ongoing funding challenges. There have been some notable achieve-ments, particularly through the Web of Water project. This was an international project on the theme of WATER (funded by the Arts Council, Heritage Lottery and City Council) and we are thrilled with the outcomes achieved.

Artcore has had a tough year with regard to grant funding and have responded to this by focus-ing more on commission projects and providing creative training. Next year looks set to be a challenging time for us, with funding.

We would like your help to progress and be able to sustain further. The success so far has been possible with some strong Partnership working and excellent quality of services o�ered. To con-tinue our work and making the di�erence through our

services, we really need all the support available from everyone, including the City Council, Stat-utory bodies, Private and Public funders, Voluntary organisations, Individual artists, curators, volunteers and members from the communities locally.

Thank you to all connected with Artcore for your hard work over the last twelve months.

Ruchita ShaikhExecutive Director

Artistic Director

Being a founder member and the artistic Director of Artcore, my role is to see the vision grow and drive the mission forward. Since its inception in 1995 in India, we have been able to bring art projects on innovative ideas and topical issues to the public. Over the last few years, Art-core has become a cultural and social meeting point with a strong dynamics between the arts, the city and culture of Derby, and everyday life. The last year has been extremely produc-tive for Artcore. Through our work we have been able to provide a platform for engagement to volunteers, established and upcoming artists, work with artistic and non-artistic groups and organisations and building sustainable partnerships.

Training Courses – This year Artcore have developed new training programmes for adults using the arts as a tool for unemployed adults to move closer to employment through creative ways. The course o�ered participants safe learning environment to explore creative experiences and routes to employment.

Events – We have organised variety of events which were very well attended and brought people from all walks of life together.

Sta� – Apart from the two directors there is a strong team of core sta� members, including two trained apprentices and a team of experienced artists we work with on a regular basis. We are building our database of sessional sta�, workshop assistants and studio assistants.

Looking Ahead – 2015 we are hoping will open up new business opportunities and enable Artcore to concentrate on building our services and the Artcore community.

I would like to thank everyone who has supported us in our journey.

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Zahir ShaikhArtistic Director

Artcore HighlightsArtcore ExhibitionsArtcore o�ers a platform for upcoming and established artists to showcase their artworks. Through the two community gallery spaces, we manage - Artcore centre, Derby and The Artium gallery, ICCA Nottingham, we have brought variety of exciting and thought provoking exhibitions in the past year for all to enjoy.We have also partnered with other gallery and non-gallery venues, such as Carsington Water, Curve, Shapes Pottery Museum, etc. and taken touring exhibitions.

Artcore has been publicised in many di�erent ways throughout the year. We’ve been involved with BBC Radio Derby, had our exhibitions and projects publicised on a number of websites, including artsderbyshire, Deda and also been publicised in local newspapers. Most recently Artcore have had an article published in the Times of India.

Exhibitions 2014-15The Web of Water – Carsington Water, 31st May 2014’Photography on Wings’ by Harminder Nagi 7th June 2014The Web of Water Art and Artist Talk – The Curve, 16th June 2014The Web of Water Art, Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, July 2014Living with PTSD, ICCA Friday 15th August 2014The Web Of Water Big Show- Deda – September 2014 ‘A Piece of Peace’ by Akshata Naik, ICCA, 26th January 2015

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Councillor Alison Martin (Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture), Deputy Police Commissioner Hardyal Dhindsa, Councillor Jangir Kahn and Mr Sharief of JET Derby were present at the event.

Event Diary 2014-2015•Art in Modern Culture:At Artcore we deliver high quality art projects, exhibitions, installations and commissions. Our focus is on di�erent styles and mediums from a variety of cultures. We deliver workshops and public art commissions in hospitals, schools, colleges and community groups. •Art in Health & Well-beingActivities at Artcore give meaning to life, express values and convey culture. We have experience working with various groups including people with learning di�culties, physical and mental health problems, stroke a�ected individuals and children and adults with special needs. Our art projects help participants build con�dence and reduce social isolation.•Art in Education & LearningAt Artcore we o�er a wide range of art activities for all ages and abilities; we work with youth groups, family learning initiatives, and school curriculum workshops. We support participants as they develop their skills in various art mediums from diverse cultures.•Art in the CommunityArtcore plays an important role in the community. Our services are available to people from any background and culture, and we cater for people of all ages and ability. We believe in the power of art to build relationships in the community and aid social cohesion.

Art in the Community Art in Health & Well-being Art in Education and Learning Art in Modern Culture

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Below is a extensive list of programmes delivered over the year 2014-15. There have been new partnerships built, variety of activities delivered and has been able to bene�t a vast number of participants and audience from all walks of life.

Month Date Name of the Event/Workshop

April 2014

01/04/2014 CJLL (Mosaic & Presentation skills).

01/04/2014 Taster session carers’ breaks mental health (paint an pot and paint a tile). Bakewell

4/04/2014 Derby Moor School WOW workshop.

08/04/2014 Fibromyalgia group (Artcore) 10/04/2014 Taster session carers’ breaks

mental health (Mosaic ) 12/04/2014 Normanton park, Mosaic and

clay girls event. 16/04/2014 Oral History Training (Artcore). 21/04/2014 Sharpes Pottery (WOW). 23/04/2014 WOW Derby college (NCS) 29/04/2014 CJLL 29/04/2014 Volunteering fair - Britannia

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May 2014

02/05/2014 Village Primary Children and Water workshop.

03/05/2014 Innocence and Expression session 1.

06/05/2014 CJLL 17/05/2014 Etwall well dressing. 17/05/2014 Innocence and Expression

session 2 (Masks and Rangoli). 20/05/2014 CJLL 29/05/2014 CJLL-CPD workshop. 31/05/2014 Carsington water trip 31/05/2014 WOW Carsington water start

(Web of water).

June 2014

03/06/2014 CJLL-Mosaic. 07/06/2014 Innocence and Expression

session 3(Clay Masks). 07/06/2014 Photography On Wings

Exhibition ICCA. 10/06/2014 CJLL celebration event. 11/06/2014 Arboretum Primary Workshop. 13/06/2014 School workshop (WOW) City

of Derby (Sinfin). 14/06/2014 Innocence and expression

session 4 (Papier Mache). 16/06/2014 WOW Curve Exhibition 20/06/2014 Hardwick primary workshop

PP4P project. 21/06/2014 Well dressing activity. 24/06/2014 Workshop with youth group.

July 2014

02/07/2014 Sharpes pottery. 02/07/2014 Sharpes pottery exhibition 03/07/2014 Seely school WOW. 12/07/2014 Innocence & Expression. 15/07/2014 NCS youth group workshop

(WOW). 19/07/2014 PP4P. 22/07/2014 NCS workshop (WOW). 30/07/2014 Summer vibe 31/07/2014 Be creative at Artcore.

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August 2014

01/08/2014 Volunteer in community. 29/08/2014 Capturing stories around water. 02/08/2014 03/08/2014 Riverside festival Nottingham. 05/08/2014 NCS programme. 06/08/2014 Summer vibe. 07/08/2014 Creative Summer (Sand

Casting). 07/08/2014 Cultural awareness sessions at

JET (painting). 08/08/2014 Volunteer in community

capturing stories around water. 13/08/2014 Summer vibe. 14/08/2014 Art in the Park (Arboretum

park). 14/08/2014 Creative summer (Press mould). 14/08/2014 Summer vibe 14/08/2014 Cultural awareness session at

JET. 15/08/2014 ICCA Wolf Exhibition 15/08/2014 Community (Stories around

water). 19/08/2014 NCS programme. 19/08/2014 Art in the park (Byron park). 20/08/2014 Summer vibe (Rangoli). 21/08/2014 Creative summer (Rangoli). 22/08/2014 Volunteer in community

(WOW). 26/08/2014 Art in the park (Normanton

park). 27/08/2014 Summer vibe (Paint and pot). 28/08/2014 Creative summer (Paint and

pot). 29/08/2014 Caxton park (Art in the park). 31/08/2014 Nottingham mela. 20/08/2014 Innocence & Expression

programme 2 (Mosaic). 30/08/2014 The Web of Water (Launch and

talk).

September 2014 20/09/2014 Derby football workshop. 27/09/2014 Deda celebration. 27/09/2014 Derby Feste

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October 2014

06/10/2014 Art to active employment session 1 (clay modelling).

04/10/2014 Innocence and expression programme 2 (clay modelling).

07/10/2014 Art to active employment session 2 (Aspiration and self-management).

13/10/2014 Art to active employment session 3 (jewellery making)

14/10/2014 Art to active employment session 4 (Rangoli).

18/10/2014 Innocence & Expression Programme 2.

20/10/2014 Creative Generation Becket Centre (Rangoli 20 people)

20/10/2014 Art to active employment session 5 (Canvas painting).

21/10/2014 Art to active employment session 6 (Clay modelling).

23/10/2014 Diwali event at Martin Jackson centre.

29/10/2014 Friendship Workshop Becket Centre (Block painting). Creative Generations

November 2014

01/11/2014 Diwali festival in Nottingham (Rangoli).

02/11/2014 QUAD-family event. 03/11/2014 Art to active employment. 04/11/2014 Art to active employment

(Communication and confidentiality).

06/11/2014 JET session. 08/11/2014 Innocence and expression

session 5 (Wire sculpture). 13/11/2014 JET session. 15/11/2014 Innocence and expression

session 6 (wire sculpture and mosaic).

17/11/2014 Art to Active Employment (mosaic).

18/11/2014 Art to Active Employment (mosaic).

19/11/2014 Art to Active Employment ( Clay modelling).

20/11/2014 JET session. 21/11/2014 Beckett Centre workshop (Clay

modelling).

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December 2014

02/12/2014 Functional skills numeracy. 02/12/2014 Art to Active Employment

(Mosaic). 03/12/2014 Art to Active Employment

(Jewellery making). 04/12/2014 PP4P School workshop. 06/12/2014 Innocence and Expression

(cards making). 09/12/2014 Functional skill session 2 10/12/2014 Art to Active Employment

(Aspirations). 17/12/2014 Art to Active Employment

(Mosaic).

November 2014

24/11/2014 Art to Active Employment (Mosaic).

25/11/2014 Art to Active Employment (Mosaic).

25/11/2014 Functional skill. 26/11/2014 Art to Active Employment

(Jewellery making).

January 2015

07/01/2015 Art to Active Employment (Mosaic).

13/01/2015 Functional skills (session 3 ). 14/10/2015 Art to Active Employment

(Jewellery making). 17/01/2015 Innocence and Expression

Programme 3 session 1 (Skyline).

20/01/2015 Functional skill (session 4 ). 20/01/2015 Art T Time (Session 1 Mosaic). 20/01/2015 Art to Active Employment

(Mosaic). 21/01/2015 Art to Active Employment

(Canvas painting). 22/01/2015 Open Hands Project Launch. 22/01/2015 YOS. 23/01/2014 LCD- Designcore. 26/01/2015 ICCA Launch Akshata’s

Exhibition A Piece of Peace. 27/01/2015 Art T Time (Mosaic and

jewellery making). 28/01/2015 Art to Active Employment. 29/01/2015 YOS. 30/01/2015 LCD- Designcore. 31/01/2015 Innocence and Expression

Programme 3 (session 2).

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February 2015

02/02/2015 Creative Generations (Stonehill Nursery).

03/02/2015 Art T Time. 04/02/2015 Art to Active Employment

(Canvas painting). 05/02/2015 YOS 10/02/2015 Art T Time 11/02/2015 Art To Active Employment 12/02/2015 YOS 14/02/2015 Innocence and Expression 14/02/2015 PP4P Normanton 17/02/2015 Art T Time 18/02/2015 Art to Active Employment 19/02/2015 YOS 23/02/2015 LCD- Designcore 24/02/2015 Art T Time 26/02/2015 YOS 27/02/2015 Art to Active celebration 27/02/2015 LCD- Designcore 28/02/2015 Innocence and Expression

March 2015

02/03/2015 Creative Generations (Manor Field).

03/03/2015 Art T Time. 06/03/2015 LCD- Designcore 09/03/2015 Creative Generations

(Churchside community room) 10/03/2015 Art T Time 10/03/2015 Creative Generations 13/03/2015 LCD- Designcore 14/03/2015 Innocence and Expression 16/03/2015 Creative Generations (Ivy

House) 17/03/2015 Art T Time 18/03/2015 YOS Celebration Event 20/03/2015 LCD- Designcore 20/03/2015 Creative Generations (Bramble

Brook) 23/03/2015 Creative Generations

(Churchside Community room) 24/03/2015 Art T Time 27/03/2015 LCD- Designcore 28/03/2015 Innocence and Expression 31/03/2015 Art T Time

Opportunities

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Opportunities at Artcore contribute to building bridges within diverse communities, making a positive impact on the lives of people they work with. Artcore’s strength also depends on the enthusiasm of its progressive thinking board, sta�, participants, volunteers, trainees and apprentices.

We provide a platform for engagement, learning new skills, networking and socialising- to enhance skills and sustain ambition. We endeavour to inspire people by promoting opportunities in-house or signposting others, such as training, volunteering and work experience placements abroad.

7 board members

7 Sta� members

80 volunteers

5 work placements

4,000 participants(1,000 Children & Youth)

60,000 Audience(Broadcast & Online)

Artcore Bene�ciaries:

22,000 live audiences

70 Artists

Financial SummaryThe �nancial results show another year of strong performance for Artcore. Operating income increased despite a reduction in the grants, thanks to a rise in commissions the services delivered. The �gures in this report were extracted from Artcore’s full �nancial statements. The �nancial statements should be consulted for a full understanding of the results of Artcore and of its �nancial position.

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Income Chart:

Income Pie chart:

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Income Statement for Year Ending 31st March 2014

Total Income 102,240 99,951 Grants Income 39,386 35,072 Other Income 62,854 64,879 Direct expenses 79,167 69,659 Other Expenses 1,400 1,000 Profit/(Loss) for the year 21,673 29,292

Photo Gallery

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Testimonials

“Artcore improves your skills, helps you make friends and helps you discover new passions. It is anantidote for depression.” - Shabana Kahlid, Art to Active Employment participant

“This has been an exceptionally impressive exhibition- high quality- made more poignant by the theme and connection with water and to brail hygiene. I wish the exhibition well on its towels.”- Chris Leslie, MP Nottingham at The WOW Talk Event- The Atrium, 28th March 2014

“I have not previously entered into such a wide collaboration, or ful�lled a speci�c commission, which made me realise my work actually encompasses wider issues than I had imagined. I expect this experience will widen the scope of my subject.”- Dianne Illsley, Web of Water participating artist

“Through the Innocence and Expression project, children have gained con�dence and pride in the work achieved, better team skills which is evident from the collaborative pieces developed and have a more aspirational outlook thanks to positive reinforcement and praise, when often the children only hear negative messages.” - BBC Children in Need

Beautifully created and thought provoking show. Very inspiring, good

work, each telling a story.

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Came across this exhibition by accident but very impressed by all the di�erent approach-es to the subject. Had not heard of Artcore before so interesting to see what they do. I love the concept of the links between India and the East Midlands. Thanks. - Annette Roe

The local and international concept was par-ticularly appealing to me and I was delighted that Déda hosted some fantastic works from both India and closer to home Derbyshire.

I felt that the exhibition was of a varying standard with some works not as strong as others but this is to b expected in a mixed show. Audiences very much enjoyed the exhibition and the sta� only heard positive feedback.

Déda has a strong relationship with Artcore and continue to work together on several projects. -Stephen Munn, Director, Déda

Current Projects and Events

Proposed Projects/ Upcoming Events:• Proposed- Invisible Boundaries Project- 175 years of Arboretum park• Indian Summer • Riverside Festival• Nottingham Mela• Derby Feste

Art T Time is a free programme of weekly creative activities for people aged 50 and over. A great place to come and spend creative time over a cup of tea. Free refreshments are provided and we have facilities such as a stair lift and easy access to the building.Art T Time sessions are held at Artcore, 11am-1pm every Tuesday from the 20th of January 2015.

ART TimeT�

LCD ProjectThe free LCD (Designcore) Project focuses on the local community, aged 19 and over. The project focuses on developing skills in creative and alternative ways encouraging people seeking work to widen their experiences. This project is held at Artcore every Friday. For more information please contact us.

This free project aims to celebrate the Normanton area and improve cohesion and community spirit within Normanton by involving the public in the creation of a sculpture that will be displayed in their community. January 2015- September 2015. Please contact us for more information.

Open Hands ProjectOpen Hands Project

Creative Generations is a free intergenerational project intended for young people and the elderly in the Abbey Ward (Derby) to work together and be creative. In the later part of the project di�erent groups come and work together creating a collaborative piece of artwork.To �nd out more please contact us.

Creative Generations

Get creative at Artcore!People of all ages and abilities are invited to join creative sessions to learn various art techniques and mediums. Learn techniques such as: Clay Modelling, Wood carving, Mosiac, Sculpture Making and much more!Sessions are £10 per hour (including materials). Please contact us for more details.

INNOCENCE & EXPRESSIONA BBC Children in Need funded programme especially designed for young people from 8–18 years old. In this free programme participants learn to work in various artistic mediums such as, painting, clay modelling, sandcasting, making mosaics and more. Held at Artcore, on Saturdays fortnightly. To �nd out more or to book a place, please contact us.

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Contact us

Artcore, 3 Charnwood Street, Derby, DE1 2GTPhone: 01332 384561

Email: info@artcoreuk.com Website: www.artcoreuk.com

Registered Charity Number: 1148022Company Limited by Guarantee in England and Wales Number: 8021875

Other Details:

Related websites:www.thewebofwater.com

www.designcore.org.uk

Artcore England

@ArtcoreUK2013

Artcore

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Thank you to our Partners & Supporters

Artcore, 3 Charnwood Street, Derby, DE1 2GT Phone: 01332 384561Email: info@artcoreuk.com Website: www.artcoreuk.com

Special Thanks to:

Peter BartlettSandhya GajjarNicholas Gregory

Tracey KershawSaira LloydArtcore board members, Sta� and Volunteers

Designed by Jess Salloway Content by Tom Brown

(Designcore www.designcore.org.uk)

© 2015 Artcore