News from producers around Derbyshire

Specialist Derbyshire charity Safe and Sound has expanded its weekly outreach programme into parts of Erewash and South Derbyshire in a bid to raise awareness of the support available to protect more young people from child exploitation.

Safe and Sound supports children and young people across Derbyshire who are victims of or at risk of child exploitation which includes online grooming sexual exploitation, County Lines, Modern Slavery and trafficking as well as supporting the wider families and raising awareness of the issues in local communities.

At Artcore Gallery, we are exhibiting "Circling the Square: Visions of an Unmade City" by artists Ryan Heath and Katy Hawkins. The exhibition is an accumulation of what the artists have been working on during their residency with us at Artcore. Coming up in June, we also have a talk by Ryan and Katy, a new exhibition opening of "52 Cameras in 52 Weeks" by Tony Kemplen, and an exciting exhibition at Charnwood St, "Shape Your Future". Keep your eyes peeled for our upcoming events and exhibitions which will be advertised on our website throughout the month. 

Digital visualisation and immersive tech studio Bloc Digital are supporting the global shift to digital integration and communication with the launch of virtURL®, a new virtual events and product showcase platform.   

The Derby based company, which pioneers business and industry use of immersive and creative technologies, has announced the industry roll-out of its new digital online solution which combines person-to-person communication and networking in a customisable, interactive, virtual environment.  

Derby Market Place is changing. Later this month a large marquee will be erected on the city centre alfresco dining space ready to host live entertainment, markets, festivals and more throughout the Summer and into the Autumn.

Haarlem Artspace invites applications for 2 studio spaces 10.5meters on our top floor, and £232.80 on our ground floor (16.28meters), and a kitchen space (£275 per month). All our studios include wifi, light, and power. 

To find out more, or to apply click here or get in touch at studios@haarlemartspace.co.uk

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If you're still looking for a way to keep the kids busy this half-term, make sure you check out our Artist in Residence's YouTube channel to find some fun activities for children!

Throughout lockdown, John Sutcliffe has uploaded numerous tutorials to his channel, covering various techniques and different art forms. From next week, he will be uploading a series of videos showing how to make your own light up bug. 

Be sure to have a go - as your work could later be feature in an enchanted forest!

Learn how to make your own light-up bug with the help of our Artist in Residence, John Sutcliffe

If you're looking for something to keep the kids busy this half-term, make sure you check out a new series of video tutorials by the Barn's Artist in Residence, John Sutcliffe. These videos, specially for kids, take you through the process of making your own light-up bug from a milk carton. Watch the first part of the tutorial above, with the two remaining videos accessible by heading to John's YouTube channel. 

If you’re looking for ideas to get out and about this half-term and through summer, take a look at our range of COVID-secure events at our countryside sites across the county.

The events and workshops are held at country parks, industrial heritage sites and canal side venues, designed to appeal to all the family with some offering the chance to learn new skills.

This June - checkout all the stories and winners from our Creative Writing Competition, celebrate Make Music Day and HI VIS 2021, borrow books and eMagazines for Health & Fitness, and much more!

Our Current Provision

Our libraries are open for the following:

Visit the new Museum of Making and be one of the first to navigate the Derby Ram Trail.

Discover your inner maker at the brand new Museum of Making! Be inspired by Derby’s 300-year history of making with exhibits, workshops and activities suitable for the whole family. Entry is free, booking is recommended.

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