TAKING place across the UK and Republic of Ireland from 11 – 19 May, Voluntary Arts Week celebrates amateur arts and crafts activity in all its diversity.
From choirs to crochet groups, folk dancers to floral arrangers, wood turners to weavers, millions of people have discovered the fun and relaxation arts participation can bring – and want others to join them!
There are lots of ways to get involved. Groups can hold open rehearsals, run taster sessions, create outdoor performances or simply badge an existing event as part of Voluntary Arts Week. While those keen to find out more can search for an event near them on the Voluntary Arts Week website.
New for 2013, is the first ever ‘CraftBomb’, where crafters of all persuasions are encouraged to take their creations outside and decorate their neighbourhoods. A free ‘CraftBomb’ pack available on the Voluntary Arts Week website tells you all you need to know about getting involved.
Voluntary Arts Week is run by Voluntary Arts, the UK-wide development organisation for amateur arts and crafts. But the real stars of the show are the thousands of amateur arts and crafts group who regularly bring cultural activity to their local area.
To find out more about Voluntary Arts Week and how you can get involved, visit www.voluntaryartsweek.org or email info@voluntaryartsweek.org or visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/VoluntaryArtsWeek
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Notes to Editors:
• Voluntary Arts Week is an annual celebration of amateur arts and crafts. It began in 2011 as a way to shine a light on the diverse cultural activity taking place across the UK & Republic of Ireland, and encourage others to join in. To read more about Voluntary Arts Week visit www.voluntaryartsweek.org
• Voluntary Arts Week is an initiative of Voluntary Arts, the development agency for arts and crafts participation in the UK and Republic of Ireland. For more information about Voluntary Arts visit www.voluntaryarts.org
• For more information, quotes or photographs, please contact Kelly Donaldson, communications manager, Voluntary Arts Scotland on email: kelly@vascotland.org.uk or tel: 0131 225 7355.
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Contact: Kelly Donaldson
Phone: 01312259790
Email: kelly@vascotland.org.uk
Website: http://www.voluntaryartsweek.org
