Well, the funding statement is in, so we will see what happens. Funding applications are hard work and take hours to prepare.
I hope we get some funding but it won’t cover the cost of the online workshop camera rig and kit (more on that in future blogs no doubt)
If I want to run community workshops or even online courses in future I need to get this kit. I know this is the future for me as my physical function gets worse. I also have 3 in person workshops booked, that will be physically demanding.
The Eventbrite workshop is created and the in-person venues contacted.
Next will be promotion and advertising.
I have to very carefully manage my workload I have a lot on, so hopefully I will cope. Checklists and to do lists are my friend… though I notice they seem to be getting longer even though I keep ticking things off.
Next week I have meetings at the art center and with Big Wave while firming up what each venue wants.
I also need to set up meetings with the uni art school to introduce them to Jess, one of my fellow Big Wave collaborators.
We have started to split up the ever increasing workload of Big Wave.
I’m on inclusion and diversity which is obviously a core focus of my art practice. I’ve developed this series of workshops to embrace that ethos.
All the venues are accessible, that’s not the case for many art events, galleries or art education.
Coleg Ceredigion, an arts group for neurodivergent young adults and folks with learning difficulties. (This is a closed event due to the needs of the participants)
2 London Place Art Gallery – This is a small rural coastal art gallery that tends to attract a good community audience.
Aberystwyth Library attracts a mixed demographic in the centre of town. This is an open event to make a painting as we discuss climate change. This event will also be promoted by Aberration a LGBTQ+ organisation in Aberystwyth.
The goal is to make the events inclusive; two accessible open in-person events and one closed event for young neurodiverse adults with additional learning needs and disabilities, including Autism, Down syndrome and global development delay, and an online event.
The online event is important because in helps those without access to transport systems in Coastal Ceredigion or those with physical or neurodiverse limitations to participate.
The aim is to create a fun, enjoyable experience where folks can learn Earth-friendly painting ideas while chatting about their climate concerns.
Mx.D.P 
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