An exciting array of speakers has been lined up for Moray’s first ever Arts Conference, 'Changing Lives', on 15 May 2004 at the Glenfiddich Distillery.  In the last three years arts development in Moray has flourished and continues to grow. Presentations and demonstrations will give delegates the opportunity to gain an insight into successful  projects in Moray and other examples of good practice.

The conference has been organised by Moray Council and HI~Arts and will consider the positive impact that the arts can have in addressing wider issues in the community through high quality, innovative and creative projects.

Programme

  9.30 - Delegates arrive, registration, tea and coffee

10.00 - Welcome – Moray Council Convener Cllr Aldridge
             Chair, Bryan Beattie

10.10 - Keynote speaker – John Byrne
Acclaimed Artist and Playwright (The Slab Boys) John Byrne will draw on his own experience on the road from Paisley through Arts School to success.

11.00 - 1st Panel Session – Changing Moray
Arts Development in Moray over the last three years from a local and national perspective.
Nick Fearne, Arts Development Officer, Moray Council
Tina McGeever, Director, Out of Darkness Theatre
Andy Fairgrieve, Glenfiddich Artist  in Residence scheme,
Caroline Docherty, Head of Area Development, Scottish Arts Council

12.00 - 2nd Panel Session – Changing Youth. Using the arts to engage with young people
Jacqueline Bennett, Arts Development Worker, Moray Council
Catherine Hall, Total Jam, Youth Music Group, Buckie
Bryan Beattie, Expert Adviser to Minister for Tourism, Culture & Sport
John Todd, Detached Youth Worker, Hythehill

13.00 - Lunch – over lunch distillery tours will be organised in 4 groups at 10/15 minute intervals.  During the tour there will be a musician in the Malt Barn, artists work in the Gallery and a Youth Dance presentation.

14.15 - Workshop/Demos (3 x 20 mins) :
Hearts & Minds/Clown Doctors
HI-Arts & MBSE
Hythehill Project Video/Dance presentation 

15.15 - Tea and coffee

15.30 - 3rd Panel Session – Changing Communities
Using the arts to build confidence in your community
Fiona Herd, Arts Development Worker, Moray Council
John Cushine, Buckie Festival
Sarah Nairn Anderson , Speyside Action for Youth Initiative
Cathy Collins, Speyfest

16.30 - Summing up by Chair

16.45 - Finish - dram courtesy of William Grant & Sons, Glenfiddich Distillery

Who should attend

The conference will be of particular interest to people directly involved in the arts and by those working or involved in other areas such as health, youth work, crime prevention and community services.

Booking

The size of the conference venue means places will be strictly limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.  Organisations wishing to send more than one delegate may not, depending on demand, get more than one delegate place.  There will be a nominal charge of £5.00 (payable on the day) to cover the cost of lunch (soup and sandwiches). Your place and travel details etc will be confirmed after the closing date.

To book a place please send your:
Name
Contact Address
Daytime phone number
Email address
Capacity in which you wish to attend (organisation, practising artist etc)

to: Caroline Coomber, Assistant Leisure Officer, Moray Council, High Street, Elgin IV30 1 BX Tel: 01343 563399 caroline.coomber@moray.gov.uk

Closing date for bookings 7th May  2004.

Contact details will be included in a delegate list unless you specify to the contrary.