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Artcore, 3 Charnwood Street, Derby, DE1 2GT. Tel: 01332 384561 Web: www.artcoreuk.com

Email: info@artcoreuk.com

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

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Contents

About Artcore 4

Press and publicity 10

Art in Modern Culture 14

Overview 5

Achievements, awards and funding 11

Art in Health & Well-being 16

Highlights 6

Opportunities 12

Art in Education & Learning 18

Projects 13

Art in the Community 20

Artcore at the ICCA, Nottingham 8

Financial report 22

Artcore services

Upcoming events

Partners and supporters

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Testimonials 23

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About Artcore

Artcore is a visual arts charity, with professional artists working within the local community to enhance lives by sharing knowledge and skills through the medium of art.

Artcore’s long-term objective is to promote serious art and contribute significantly to develop as a vibrant centre for the visual arts within the East Midlands. With the experience of delivering international projects and exhibitions Artcore is committed to reaching arts and crafts activities into the lives of people of all ages, abilities and cultural-ethnic backgrounds.

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Overview

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In an uncertain economic climate for the voluntary, cultural and arts sectors we have strongly developed in a variety of ways, in particular through diversifying and creating effective local, national and international partnerships to share resources and ideas, whilst maintaining our core focus: the provision of a contemporary, innovative and quality service to provide community based projects for visual arts in the four core areas. The increasing recognition in the type of services we are providing is one of the many reasons why other organisations, statutory agencies, voluntary sector and community groups are seeking partnerships with us.

Community events, activities, exhibitions and workshops organised by and involving Artcore have been continually well received and supported by the local communities.

This year has seen the Community Participation continue to develop and diversify; we have reached out to the wider community especially through projects such as the Games People Play which put a spectacle to more than 10 venues (gallery and non-gallery) within the East Midlands and attracted more than 35,000 audiences of all ages and abilities and not forgetting some of the festivals like Nottingham Riverside Festival and Derby Feste amongst these.

Our ongoing plans include further developing the four core areas Art in Modern Culture, Art in Education and Learning, Art in Health and Well-being and Art in the Community.

At Artcore we are lucky to have a progressive and forward thinking board, staff and members who have been committed to see the vision develop. This provides a strong backbone to the organisation. I would like to thank them for their individual and collective guidance, expertise and support throughout this past year.

A big thank you to our project volunteers, for their continued support, effort and involvement. All are much needed and their valuable strengths help to keep us going! We are aware that there are further difficult economic times ahead for the arts and cultural sectors: at Artcore we will endeavour to deal with these challenges with integrity, innovation, resolve and commitment.

Ruchita ShaikhChief Executive

NEW PREMISES

Artcore opened its new premisesin June on Charnwood Street, making this cultural hub a vibrant visual arts centre in Derby for all to enjoy.

We were proud to see the large support fromthe local community, artists, the press anddignitaries amongst which were MP ChrisWilliamson, Deputy Mayor Cllr. Shiraz Khanand the Chairman and Chief Executive ofRoyal Crown Derby, Hon. Hugh Gibson as thechief guests at the launch event.

CHARITY STATUS

Artcore was set up in Derby in 2009 as anunincorporated voluntary group and in July successfully achieved a charity statusrun by a board of voluntary committeemembers.

Registered Charity Number 1148022.Company Limited by Guarantee in Englandand Wales Number 8021875.

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Highlights of 2012

ACCESSIBILITY & INCLUSIVENESS

Artcore’s approach is firmly rooted in inclusivity and diversity. We have taken a step further to achieving our aims in accessibility with the installation of a stair lift in November.

This enabled us to provide a platform for participants of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to come and work together.

LAUNCH OF DESIGNCORE

Artcore’s new initiative, Designcore, is a non-profit creative group supporting creative individuals to develop their skills further in the voluntary and community sector in the city. Their purpose is to support Artcore by bringing surplus from the services they deliver. Their aim is to develop and promote contemporary crafts & design in Derby and beyond, working in partnership with other organisations and assisting them to create and deliver innovative designs & solutions.

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Artcore at the ICCA, Nottingham

Artcore has been working in partnership with the ICCA in Nottingham for the last 3 years. The Indian Community Centre Association is the first port of call for all things Indian within the City of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, with the ambition to serve all communities in their locality. The centre is a beautiful building hosting numerous events with a function and banqueting space with the capacity for up to 600 people.

Artcore manages a gallery space at the ICCA called ‘The Atrium’. We have showcased a programme of exciting and varied exhibitions for all to enjoy, and also delivered community engagement workshops as an opportunity to explore a range of art techniques and mediums.

• Jan–March 2013: Lifted• Nov–Dec 2012: Rangoli• Aug–October 2012: The Forgotten City: Champaner-Pavagadh by Rahul Gajjar• July–August 2012: Games Children Play• April–July 2012: Card Deal• Jan–April 2012: Games People Play• Oct–Jan 2012: Watercolour Exhibition by Indian artist Milind Maulik• Aug–Sept 2011: Pithora Tribal Painting

Workshops:• July 2012: Memento making in the lead up to the London 2012 Olympics• July 2012: Games Children Play

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• 4 Oct 2012: Derby Telegraph: ‘Creative Minds Changing Lives’ project.• 23 Aug 2012: Various Indian media: Games People Play by Divya Bhaskar.• 11 Aug 2012: Derby Telegraph: Amanda Harker’s journey at Artcore.• 15 July 2012: Derby Telegraph: The Forgotten City exhibition.• 29 June 2012: Derby Telegraph: Arctore staff and volunteers took part in the ‘Follow The Light Carnival’ to coincide with the Olympic Torch Relay in Derby.• 19 June 2012: The Phil Trow Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Derby broadcast the Artcore launch report and live interview with Ruchita Shaikh.• 6 June 2012: Derby Telegraph: Queen’s Jubilee Artcore portrait making activities.• 26 Apr 2012: Derby Telegraph: DWP Youth Contract Event - Artcore activities.• 14 Feb 2012: Derby Telegraph: Community Crafts Project.• 10 Feb 2012: Nottingham Post: Games People Play project.• 23 Dec 2011: Derby Telegraph: Wall Mural at Ash Croft Primary School.• Nov 2011: Derby Telegraph: ‘Meaning of Life’ exhibition by stroke survivors, families and carers at the Royal Derby Hospital.

Press and publicity

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Achievements, awards and funding

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• Launch of the new Artcore website, www.artcoreuk.com• Amanda Harker was recognised by vInspired as a regional winner for the East Midlands towards outstanding contribution for youth work at Artcore.• Five members of Artcore; Amanda Harker, Suvida Law, Aniko Nyilas, Sasha Pracchi and Amandeep Sangha were awarded international work placements in Italy, Malta, Spain & Portugal.• The 2012 Olympics Inspire mark was awarded to Artcore’s project ‘Games People Play’.• Artcore was one of the 15 charity organisations of Derby awarded by the HMRC to match every £10 donated to Artcore through LocalGiving.com.

We would like to thank our funding partners through which we have been able to sustain and grow further in this year!

Date received Amount Source Project

Feb 2011 £677 HSCD Fund Community Crafts

Jan 2012 £1000 Arboretum Neighbourhood Board Community Crafts

May 2011 £291 East Midlands Airport Community Fund Community Crafts

July 2011 £500 Cultivate Mentoring and website development

July 2011 £1000 Creative Innovation Fund Project - Games People Play (Research & Development Grant)

Sept 2011 £10,000 Arts Council - Grants for the Arts Project - Games People Play

Oct 2011 £3000 Derby City Council Small Arts Grant Project - Games People Play/ Games Children Play

Jan 2012 £2437 Firm Foundation Project based costs, volunteers, volunteer coordinators

Apr 2012 £7500 Derby City Council Carers breaks Creative Breaks 2 years

May 2012 £1000 Chaddesden Neighbourhood Board Summer Sculpture

May 2012 £500 vInspired Creative Minds, Changing LivesJune 2012 £1000 Community First - Abbey Creative SummerJune 2012 £1500 Community First - Normanton Creative SummerJune 2012 £1000 Community First - Arboretum Creative SummerJune 2012 £500 IVO Together We StandAug 2012 £5809 Tom Carey Creative EndeavoursAug 2012 £9156 Awards For All Stairlift at ArtcoreSept 2012 1 year free internet BT Community Connections 1 year free internet

Sept 2012 £1500 Derby’s Learning and Apprentice Grant Business admin apprenticeship

Sept 2012 £100 EMA Festivity ActivitySept 2012 £1000 Arboretum Neighbourhood Grant Festivity ActivityJan 2013 £2500 Community First - Abbey Creative Endeavours

Feb 2013 £1000 Community First - Arboretum Derby’s Diverse Women

Opportunities

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

5 board members (12 members)

7 staff members (full-time, part-time, apprentice)

30 work placements (through various referrals)

40 volunteers (through various referrals)

3,000 workshop participants (through various projects)

35,000 audiences (through various fairs, festivals and exhibitions )

Artcore beneficiaries:

There are 4 key areas in which Artcore operates:

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

Artcore services are available to people from any background and culture. Affordable prices and a central location ensures that our quality services are easily accessible.

Projects

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At Artcore we deliver high quality art projects, residencies, exhibitions,installations and commissions. Our focus is on trends, styles and mediums from different cultures. We deliver workshops and public art commissions in hospitals, schools, colleges and community groups. We work extensively with students, emerging and established artists and other organisations with similar objectives. Contributors include artists with local, national and international recognition.

Art in Modern Culture

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Projects

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• Mar 2011: Pre-Auction Exhibition - Pakistani floods appeal at Butterfly House• July 2011: One Year To Go - Card Deal Exhibition, Derby Market Place• Aug 2011: Nottingham Riverside Festival and Mela - Card Deal Exhibition• Aug 2011: Tribal Art Exhibition at The ICCA• Sept 2011: Card Deal Exhibition at DEDA• Oct–Jan 2012: Watercolour exhibition by Indian artist Milind Maulik at The Atrium• Oct 2011: Games People Play Exhibition at DEDA• Nov 2011–Jan 2012: Card Deal - The Atrium Gallery at The ICCA Nottingham• Dec–Feb 2012: Games People Play - East Midlands Airport DepARTure gallery• Jan–Apr 2012: Games People Play - The Atrium Gallery at the ICCA Nottingham• May–June 2012: Games People Play - Embrace Arts exhibition• June 2012: The Forgotten City - Champaner Pavagadh photography exhibition• June–July 2012: The Big Show - Games People Play at QUAD

Activities at Artcore give meaning to life, express values and convey culture.We have experience working with various groups including people with learningdifficulties, physical and mental health problems, stroke affected individualsand children and adults with special needs. Engaging in our art projects helpparticipants learn new skills, build confidence and reduce social isolation.

Art in Health & Well-being

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• Jan 2011: Henna workshop at Stone Hill Lodge residents• Sept 2011–March 2012: Meaning of Life exhibition by Stroke Affected at Derby Royal Hospital• Oct 2011: Older People’s event, Market Place - Unveiling of mural at AGE UK 4th April 2012• Nov 2011: The Big Personalisation event, Assembly Rooms• Nov 2011: Clay Workshops with vulnerable women group at JET• Nov 2011: Personalisation events at JET• Nov 2011–on going: Personalisation sessions, Art Can Change Lives• Feb 2012: Art Can Change Lives, Wetherby Centre• Feb 2012: Mosaic workshops with Age UK Chaddesden• Mar–Apr 2012: Early prevention of mental health problems for young people, Derby Hospital• June 2012–June 2013: Creative Breaks For Carers• Mar–Apr 2012: Series of workshops with NHS for youths with mental health difficulties • Mar 2012: FACS Personalisation Event at Deda• Nov 2012: Lifted exhibition at Artcore gallery and The ICCA• Oct 2012: Older People’s Day event at the Eagle Market• Nov 2012: Card making and mosaic workshops with Age UK Chaddesden Art Club

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At Artcore we work with clubs, youth groups, family learning initiatives and school curriculum workshops. We support participants as they develop their skills in mosaic, sculpture, pottery, painting and various specialised crafts from diverse cultures.

In our workshops, participants are encouraged to take control of their projects from the design stage to completion. Users can create high quality artworks ranging from large exhibitions to individual pieces with the help of our professional artists.

Art in Education & Learning

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• Feb 2011: Sinfin Children and Young People centre clay workshop• Mar 2011: Mackworth Youth Group clay workshop• June 2011: On Your Marks Event Murray School banner making through Spiral Arts• June 2011: Bramcote Primary school Diwali drawing workshop• July–Dec 2011: Ash Croft mosaic mural• Jan 2012: St. Clares School Lipan workshop•Jan–Apr 2012: Youth Crime Prevention programme - Inspire ‘n’ Admire• Apr 2012–July 2012: Games Children Play workshops: ICCA, Ash Croft Primary School, Murray Park School, Long Eaton School, Artcore• Apr 2012: DWP Youth Contract Launch networking event• June 2012: St. Clares School sandcasting workshops• Oct 2012: St. Martins School creative workshops• Nov 2012: Youth Crime Prevention programme - Dare To Dream

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Artcore plays an important role in the community. We bringtogether the wide variety of communities including ethnicminorities residing locally and working in conjunction withthem to create social harmony. We believe in the power ofart to build relationships in the community and aid socialcohesion.

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• Feb–June 2011: Hands on Wheelz - ceramic workshops• Feb 2011: Spirita Housing Open Day - tile painting and mosaic at the ICCA• April 2011: Unveiling GLOCAL painting gifted to the Mayor of Derby• April 2011: Healing Communities Fair - clay activities at Butterfly House• May 2011: Clay book sculpture making at Wollaton Hall as part of Children’s Week• May 2011: Draycott Arts & Garden Festival - sandcasting workshops• May 2011: Healing Communities Fair - mosaic at Butterfly House• June 2011: Chaddesden Carnival Sculpture Carving and Henna workshop• June 2011: Inspiring Derby week - fun with clay and plaster at Butterfly House• Aug 2011: Normanton Café Play Day - Lipan activities• Aug 2011: Nottingham Riverside Festival - Lipan, Warli, Rangoli and Card Deal• Aug 2011: NAE Toran Making as a part of Nottingham Mela• Aug 2011: African Community Open Day - face painting• Sept 2011: ‘Come, It’s Time To Play!’ - Derby Feste, at DEDA• Sept 2011: Chaddesden Library Fun Day - Clay workshop• Dec–Feb 2012: Age UK - Mosaic workshops• Jan–March 2012: Community Crafts• March 2012: JET painting workshops• March 2012–Apr 2012: Mosaic workshops with Goldsquad• April 2012: Borrowash Community Day - sandcasting• May 2012: Draycott Arts & Gardens Festival• June 2012: Artcore new premises launch• June 2012: Queens Jubilee Celebrations• July–Oct 2012: Together We Stand• July 2012: Memento making and Torch Making Activities in lead up to the Olympics• July–Aug 2012: Summer Vibes• July–Aug 2012: Creative Summer in Arboretum, Abbey, Normanton, Mickleover, Littleover• Aug 2012: Girl’s Day Event - Madeley Centre, Normanton • Aug 2012: Nottingham Riverside Festival and Mela• Aug 2012: Festivity Activity• Sept 2012: Workshops with Derwent Stepping Stones• Sept–Oct 2012: Creative Minds, Changing Lives• Sept 2012: Derby Feste - Glory of the Games• Nov 2012: A Taste of Normanton - Derby Market Place• Dec 2012: Allenton Library creative workshop • Dec 2012: Craft Fair at Artcore• Dec 2012: Arts and Crafts Metropolitan Migration Workshops

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Financial report summary for year ending 31st March 2012

Despite the continued challenges of funding-uncertainties and changes in the economic climate, we have successfully managed to maintain sustainable growth. We are proud to announce that we have achieved our financial goals that we set ourselves in the previous years, and we hope to build on our success with the commitment of the Artcore family in the near future.

INCOME STATEMENT FOR YEAR ENDING 31ST MARCH 2012

Income 2012 2011

Total income £44097 £21963

Grants income £16638 £4908

Other income £27459 £17055

Direct expenses (£4073) (£2723)

Other expenses (£24662) (£6518)

Profit/(loss) for the year £15362 £12722

INCOME PIE CHART

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Testimonials

Artcore services

• Bespoke creative sessions for individuals and groups • Room hire - meeting rooms, studio, community space• Corporate team building sessions• Creative parties for children and adults• Public artworks• Work placement and training programmes

“This project with Artcore has given these children more confidence and self-esteem in their own creative abilities, along with enriching their repertoire of techniques, which has been noted in other areas of the school” Mrs Woodward – Art Co-ordinator, Ash Croft Primary School

“I would like to say a big thank you to your group for your support, kind co-operation, patience and hard work towards making the Follow The Light - Olympic Torch Relay project an enjoyable and successful event” – Artistic Director, Serendipity.

“Very enjoyable experience, relaxing. Good support and advice from Artcore staff and volunteers. Would love to try more art in the future” – Kate Richardson

“Artcore is vital to the diversity and cohesive nature of the city of Derby. Inspirational!” – Councillor Mick Barker

“[Artists are] impressed by Artcore’s professionalism and organisational abilities in co-ordinating such extensive projects, where the artists talents were celebrated and profiled at several diverse venues. Artcore have shown incredible energy and commitment since they started work in Derby and have worked diligently to create a significant niche in the region by engaging with local communities, improving employment opportunities and creating a welcoming and innovative environment for artists, curators and the public. They are highly respected by their peers in the East Midlands and I hope to continue working with Artcore in the future” – Saira Lloyd, Curator, Synapse Arts

“The exhibition Games People Play was a very interesting in concept of integrating two different cultures on a popular theme, which was exciting and vibrant” – Stella Couloutbanis, Visual Arts Manager, Embrace Arts at RA Centre

“Artcore is my favourite place in the whole universe. I like to see how other artists work, and having the freedom and support to work in any medium I want” – Beth Stafford, participant

Thanks to all our partners & supporters!

Upcoming events

Looking ahead, Artcore hopes to build on a successful 2012 with further projects, workshops and exhibitions. Among the ongoing and upcoming projects are:

• Regular Arts & Crafts Sessions • Dare to Dream (working in partnership with Crime Prevention Team) • Creative Endeavours (community cohesion project in the Abbey ward, Derby) • Creative Breaks (creative sessions for carers in Derby) • Art Can Change Lives (weekly health and well-being sessions) • Innocence and Expressions (BBC Children In Need project)

Sandhya Gajjar (curator), Filomena Rodriguez (mentor)Artcore volunteers and staff

Special thanks to:

Designed by Saj Ahmed (Designcore) www.designcore.org.uk