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Refugee Week - Call For Entries At The Pierian Centre
Thanks to June Burrough of The Pierian Centre for this article
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'Celebrating Sanctuary' is an art exhibition that takes place once a year at The Pierian Centre, as part of National Refugee Week. The art on display is either by or about refugees and asylum seekers. This is our 6th year and part of "Working Together for Positive Change" - Bristol's response to EY2010 - the European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion.
The theme of sanctuary runs through the exhibition and it is especially relevant this year with Bristol becoming a 'City of Sanctuary'.
Bristol is a multi cultural and diverse place and that should be celebrated. Bristol is currently running a programme called "Working Together for Positive Change", and 2010 is the European Year of Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion. The Pierian Centre is a CIC and is working in partnership with other companies in Bristol to help Create Prosperity and Social Inclusion across the city.
The exhibition 'Celebrating Sanctuary' aims to gives artists the opportunity show their work, and tell their story or the stories of others through a variety media. 'Celebrating Sanctuary 2010' will take place from the 11 - 21 June at The Pierian Centre.
This year there will also be a strand of the exhibition on display at St Pauls Learning Centre, through out the month of June.
If you are or know an artist who's work addresses/ tackles any of these issues then send up to 3 images and a description of the work to Katy the exhibitions curator at
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The deadline for submission is the 31st March.
Sat 20 Mar - Hitting the Headlines
For good or bad?
The following was sent to us by Keith Hagon, Chief Executive of The George Müller Charitable Trust.
- What would you do if the press came calling at your door or church without warning?
- How do you ensure that good news about Christians and church gets into the media, rather than bad?
Bristol Evangelical Alliance has arranged a high quality training day to help you handle the media.
When: Saturday 20th March 2010, 9am to 4.30pm
Where: Upper Hall, St Michaels Church, The Green, Stoke Gifford BS34 8PD
Tickets: £12.50 including lunch. Places are limited and booking is essential. Please make cheques payable to Bristol Evangelical Alliance.
Booking: Contact Ali Hull, Bristol Evangelical Alliance Media Hub co-ordinator. Tel: 07977 670868 or email:
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Speakers
- Steve Mellen, Bristol Evening Post
- Sam Holliday, Bath Evening Chronicle
- Tim Pemberton, BBC Bristol
- John Andrews, Bath and Wells Diocese
Timetable
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9.00 |
Registration and Coffee |
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9.30 |
Welcome |
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9.40 |
Session 1 - Why engage with the media? Steve Mellen, News Editor Bristol Evening Post |
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10.30 |
Session 2 - Press releases: How do you know what a story is and how to write one Sam Holliday, Editor, Bath Evening Chronicle |
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11.30 |
Break - Coffee and biscuits |
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11.45 |
Session 3 - Getting the most out of BBC Bristol Tim Pemberton, Managing Editor, BBC Bristol |
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Lunch - An opportunity to meet either Sam Holliday or Steve Mellen |
| 14.00 |
Session 4 - When the media is camped on your doorstep: fire fighting for beginners John Andrews, Diocesan Communication Officer, Bath and Wells Diocese |
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15.00 |
Break - Tea and refreshments |
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15.15 |
Session 5 - Where do we go from here? Brainstorming, stories and questions |
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16.30 |
Finish |
Prophetic Art Workshops
Known for their prophetic art across the UK and overseas, Visual Artists Bhari and James Mark Long paint live at Christian Conferences and events, expressing the heart of God and the revelation or the Holy Spirit through prophetic art. Both professional artists, they otter Art Workshops and Development Workshops for individuals, groups, Churches and Schools. They also give art demonstrations, talks and teaching on prophetic art. Commissions undertaken.
The Invitation
Come away for a day and learn how to dwell in the presence of the Lord, mixing art and inspiration in a practical, creative Workshop, and be released to express His heart through prophetic art.
The Workshop
The Workshops are a 'hands on' opportunity to get in touch with the creative gift we were all born with and be inspired to paint! Designed for everyone, whether this is the first time you have picked up a paintbrush since school or you are already a seasoned artist
Saturdays 20th March & 10th April 2010
Prophetic Art Workshop
10 -10.30 am to 5.30 pm,
£60 All materials & light refreshments included.
The Venue
17th century Manor House Wick Court Centre, Wick. Glos, BS30 5RB
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The Vision
To see God's people released, equipped and activated to express His heart through prophetic art, receiving and ministering God's love, encouragement and healing, throughout the Church and across the world.
Fri 19 Mar - Welsh Male Voice Choir in Aid of the Clifton Children's Society
The following was sent to us by Alison Paginton, from Churches Council for Industry and Social Responsability (ISR).The event is in Aid of the Clifton Children's Society (CCS), in which the ISR office is situated.
For more information about CCS, a 'small, supportive, independent adoption agency based in Bristol', take a look at their website www.ccsadoption.org
CÔR Y GYRLAIS
In concert with Judith Carpenter, St Ursula's School Choir, and Richard John on the Piano.
When: Friday 19th of March 2010 at 7.30 PMWhere: at the Newman Hall, Westbury-On-Trym
Tickets: £10 per person (admission by ticket only)
Booking: contact Bobbie or Donna on 08451 220077
All Proceeds to CCS Adoption
Thur 11 Mar - Special ngm Youth Leaders Day
Last opportunity to book in!
New Generation Music are holding a very special day on Thursday 11 March 2010 from 11am to 2 pm.
Held at ngm’s £3 million performing arts complex, it will be an amazing opportunity to see how ngm can help youth leaders with the many resources they can offer.
We can offer training in music, dance and worship, and also give tremendous opportunities for young people to be envisioned and equipped to make a difference. You will see some of their artists performing and meet Ray and Nancy Goudie, the ngm founders, as well being able to chat about how we could work together to help you with your young people and reaching out to our culture.
Many have booked in already and we are very excited at making new friends and seeing strategic partnerships formed.
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity. Join us on March 11th or make sure your youth leader or church representative makes full use of this special opportunity. If you - can announce this on Sunday that would be great.
It is free and includes lunch as well as a tour of the this unique facility.
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