Captivate leads a range of opportunities through key headings:
A free opportunity for learning disabled and autistic young people aged 16-19 in Mansfield!
Unanima’s Youth Performance Academy (UYPA) has been created specifically for learning disabled and autistic young people aged 16-19 who have an interest in performing arts, creativity and self expression!
Thanks to funding from Youth Music, participation in this programme is completely free of charge.
Through the new programme, UYPA, young people will have the opportunity to develop confidence, creativity, independence and performance skills in a supportive and inclusive environment, with no cost to families.
Whether your young person dreams of performing on stage, wants to meet new people, develop their confidence, or simply explore their creativity, this programme offers a welcoming space where they can learn, grow and be themselves.
What will participants do?
• Explore theatre, performance and creative expression
• Build confidence and communication skills
• Work alongside professional artists and facilitators
• Meet other young people with similar interests
• Develop skills that can support future education, training and employment opportunities
• Take part in exciting creative projects and performances
• Become part of a supportive community of learning disabled and autistic young artists
No previous experience is needed and there is no cost to take part. The most important thing is a willingness to get involved and try something new.
Come and Try It Out
Unanima are running two free taster sessions where young people can meet the team, take part in fun activities and find out more about the programme.
Create Theatre, West Notts College
Tuesday 8 September 4.45pm - 6.15pm
Tuesday 15 September 4.45pm - 6.15pm
Attending a taster session does not commit anyone to joining the programme. It is simply an opportunity to experience what Unanima Youth Performance Academy is all about and decide whether it feels right for them.
Interested?
For more information or to reserve a place at one of the taster sessions, please contact: info@unanima.uk
Places are limited, so we encourage interested families to get in touch as soon as possible.
Ashfield Creates is a new 3-year programme designed to transform how everyone who lives, works and studies in Ashfield gets to access and participate in arts and creative activities.
Ashfield Creates: We are excited to announce our partnership with Ashfield Creates, a dynamic new three-year cultural programme launched this week in Ashfield.
With a £1 million grant from Arts Council England, this initiative brings together various organisations in collaboration with Ashfield District Council. The goal? To enhance arts and creative opportunities across the region as part of the Ashfield Arts Partnership.
Ashfield Creates' mission is to increase the number of arts and creative opportunities for everyone living, working, and studying in Ashfield. Through this initiative, we aim to help local residents discover their creative talents, empower local artists to thrive, and unite our communities through the power of creativity like never before.
Vanessa Oxspring, Captivate Partnership Manager, said: "We see this as a pivotal time for CYP and schools; enriching young people's creative lives by experiencing creativity and culture on their doorstep. We are excited about this investment which will boost our work in schools and educational settings with arts and culture".
We are thrilled to announce that we have secured Arts Council funding to support Captivate on its next two-year journey.
This is truly excellent news and a testament to the quality and value of the work we are doing. Captivate will continue to focus on the areas of Mansfield and Ashfield and develop its programme of partner-led activities for children inside and outside of schools. We are committed to driving our key development areas including research projects, Artsmark and Arts Award support at schools, heritage learning, Nottinghamshire schools membership, creative curriculum development, talent recognition and youth, voice and employability through 2024-26.
NTU Takeover Project Evaluation Report
NTU's latest Takeover Project Evaluation Report examines the impact of our 24-month arts and creative volunteering programme targeting young people aged 14-24 in Mansfield and Ashfield. The programme, led by Captivate and various partners, provided arts and cultural training to cohorts over the course of 10 weeks, and culminated with their final project, DepARTment Festival in March 2024.
NTU evaluated eight diverse cohorts using pre- and post-project surveys and interviews with artists, teachers, and project leaders. The resulting report showcases Takeover's positive impact on youth skills and confidence while also highlighting challenges related to reduced youth services and diverse educational contexts. Explore the full findings here.