BLUE DRUM PRESENTATION

NATIONAL FORUM of FRC’sMARCH 2009

MISSION

Blue Drum’s mission is

to inspire communities to realise

the power of the arts

in creating social change.

emotional self

deep self

rational self

• Rational/ Practical Skills

• Emotional Intelligence / Inner Child

• Deeper - Creative/Spiritual Wisdom

OUR 5 PRIORITIES

The 5 Priorities of our Strategic Plan:1. Information & Promotion of Arts Based

Community Development 2. Grassroots Projects & Capacity Building3. Sectoral Training & Development4. Good Organisational Networking5. Internal Organisational Development

1. Information & Promotion of Arts Based Community Development

To promote Arts Based Community Development through the ongoing development and upgrading of our Information Service

• Phone and email information service• PR & visibility• Blue Notes• Web-site

2.Grassroots Projects & Capacity Building

To develop and support Arts Based Community Development grassroots projects and capacity building

• Life Force Project- a devised theatrical piece with young people on Suicide Prevention

Life Force Project

Life Force Project

2.Grassroots Projects & Capacity Building (contd)

• Knockmay Beacon of Light Project – creative leadership training programme for local women on an estate undergoing regeneration

Bashin my head

Sometimes we feel like the Bin. like this pictureBashin my head

Boarded Up House

Before & After

Loads of Confidence Now

2.Grassroots Projects & Capacity Building (contd)

• Milk It! A drama piece using Forum Theatre to raise awareness about Breast Feeding

• Acting in Solidarity – a community drama developed for Banulacht International Women’s Day Conference

• Sampler creative workshops in local areas

3.Sectoral Training & Development

To develop and promote sectoral training for Arts Based Community Development work

• Taster training in creative methodologies with the South East and Eastern Regional Networks

• Develop and support FRC Regeneration Thematic Group • Run 3 conferences to create a dialogue between Arts institutions,

artists and community workers about training needs in this area.• Delivering training and supporting community placements for

students in NCAD• Support the development of a network for community arts

workers to promote learning best practice

4.Good Organisational Networking

To prioritise excellent relationships with key stakeholders and agencies through good networking

• FSA and National Forum of FRCs• Regional FRC Networks & local FRCs• Regional and Specialist Support Agencies• Arts Council • Local Arts Centres • County Arts Offices• National College of Art and Design • HSE• Create

5. Internal Organisational Development

Have a creative and inspiring organisation with sufficient resources and income

• Good governance and HR• Effective management and planning

structures• Strategic Plan Implementation Group• Pro-active funding strategy• Develop membership base