News
-
February 7, 2018
North North Symposium
A national symposium bringing together artists and arts organisations for discussion, critical conversation & debate on Tuesday 6th March 2018. We are thrilled to a be hosting a national … “North North Symposium”
January 22, 2018
Help us Crowdfund for Come On Down Festival!
We have started a very exciting crowdfunding campaign to help raise funds for our upcoming Come On Down, a festival of inspiring performing arts for and by learning disabled artists. … “Help us Crowdfund for Come On Down Festival!”
November 30, 2017
We’re Recruiting: Learning Support Intern
Could you make a real difference to the lives of people with learning and communication needs? Do you have experience of supporting adults with disabilities? If yes, then this role … “We’re Recruiting: Learning Support Intern”
November 29, 2017
PrintAble at Azure Christmas Market
PrintAble will be at Azure Garden Centre’s Christmas Market this weekend selling their latest card designs and art prints. Come along on Friday 1st, Saturday 2nd or Sunday 3rd December … “PrintAble at Azure Christmas Market”
November 15, 2017
Starry Night
On Thursday 7th December we’re hosting a Christmas social evening for people with a learning disability aged 16 plus. This fantastic festive event starts at 7pm at Headway ArtSpace, and … “Starry Night”
October 31, 2017
Blyth Valley Samba School
Blyth Valley Samba School provides regular performances and workshops to give people the opportunity to sample team community drumming and to learn something of the different styles of ethnic percussion … “Blyth Valley Samba School”
September 29, 2017
Jess Klein and Mike June at Headway ArtSpace
American singer-songwriters Jess Klein and Mike June are playing at Headway ArtSpace on Saturday 7th October. Tickets are ÂŁ8 on the door. Bring your own bottle 🙂 Check them out … “Jess Klein and Mike June at Headway ArtSpace”
September 26, 2017
Fun Palaces at Creative Cafe
Join us at Creative Cafe on Tuesday 10th October to learn the art of screen printing! We’ll be incorporating the ethos of Fun Palaces – ‘Everyone an Artist, Everyone a … “Fun Palaces at Creative Cafe”
September 11, 2017
Stars Trek Spooky Sponsored Walk 2017
Join us on Tuesday 31st October at 4.30pm as we trek along to Ridley Park with our spooky lanterns! Anyone who would like to join us is more than welcome. As … “Stars Trek Spooky Sponsored Walk 2017”
Social evening with The North East Mandolin Band
Join us on Thursday 19th October for a social evening with The North East Mandolin Band. 7.45 – 9.30PM (Doors 7.15PM) Tickets are just ÂŁ3 and include a hot drink & … “Social evening with The North East Mandolin Band”
September 1, 2017
Blyth Community Carnival 2017 – A Roaring Success
Thank you to everyone who came along to Blyth Community Carnival on Saturday 26th August 2017! It was a great day filled with entertainment for everyone. We would like to … “Blyth Community Carnival 2017 – A Roaring Success”
August 17, 2017
Training for Emerging Dancers in Inclusive Practice
Headway Arts has been supported by Arts Council England through Grants for the Arts for our wide reaching CoCreArt project. As part of this project we are working with Mileva … “Training for Emerging Dancers in Inclusive Practice”
June 16, 2017
Blyth Carnival Club
Headway Arts Bringing Back Blyth Carnival! This summer we’re working with Blyth Town Council to bring back the Blyth Community Carnival, drawing inspiration from the old time carnivals, circus … “Blyth Carnival Club”
June 5, 2017
Creative Cafe 10th June 2017
We are holding a third Creative Cafe event at Headway ArtSpace aimed at people who would like to try one of a range of creative arts workshops including calligraphy, wet felting, and paper … “Creative Cafe 10th June 2017”
May 4, 2017
Stotties, Sarnies & Singing Hinnies…and AGM.
Howay to Headway for a taste of our fantastic Northumbrian culture, canny entertainment and our AGM on Thursday 25th May 4-6pm. Seven Stars will be performing their latest show Forever Young: … “Stotties, Sarnies & Singing Hinnies…and AGM.”
March 10, 2017
Creative Cafe at Headway ArtSpace
We are holding a Creative Cafe event at Headway ArtSpace aimed at people who would like to try one of a range of creative arts workshops including printmaking, batik, felting, … “Creative Cafe at Headway ArtSpace”
Come On Down Festival
Come On Down is our annual fantastic free festival of creativity by learning disabled people. Join us for quality performances, exhibitions, talks and art by talented artists from across the north … “Come On Down Festival”
March 1, 2017
Communications and Engagement Internship
Job description This new post offers a unique and exciting opportunity for a highly effective, self-motivated practitioner to work as part of a committed and enthusiastic team to develop new … “Communications and Engagement Internship”
February 24, 2017
A Blanket Full of Stories
Headway Arts proudly presents A BLANKET FULL OF STORIES with Releasing Potential Join us on an adventure through the technicolour world of our imaginations. There is no one way of telling … “A Blanket Full of Stories”
December 20, 2016
CALL OUT – Associate Artists DRAMA
Background: Headway Arts is an inspirational cultural organisation. We run great participatory arts projects with diverse communities in and from our Headway ArtSpace in Blyth, Northumberland. We create wonderful opportunities for people of all backgrounds … “CALL OUT – Associate Artists DRAMA”
December 7, 2016
Creative Christmas Bazaar & Afternoon Tea
Join us for an afternoon of creativity on Monday 19th December between 1 and 3pm for our festive Creative Christmas Bazaar & Afternoon Tea. There’ll be an exhibition and sale … “Creative Christmas Bazaar & Afternoon Tea”
September 27, 2016
Headway Arts Stars Trek Sponsored Lantern Walk
Join us on our annual sponsored walk on Thursday 17th November at 4pm. The route will be different this year! We will set off from Headway ArtSpace and walk to … “Headway Arts Stars Trek Sponsored Lantern Walk”
August 3, 2016
Headway ArtSpace Tall Ships Fringe Festival
As part of the North Sea Tall Ships Regatta celebrations we have a weekend of exciting events on offer at Headway ArtSpace, Blyth! Join us from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th … “Headway ArtSpace Tall Ships Fringe Festival”
July 12, 2016
Photography exhibition: THE SPACE BETWEEN US – BLYTH TO GOTHENBURG
Are you a Northumberland based photographer or part of a photography club? Would you like your photography to be exhibited in a street art gallery as part of the Tall … “Photography exhibition: THE SPACE BETWEEN US – BLYTH TO GOTHENBURG”
June 6, 2016
Carnival Club
This page is about Old Carnival Club (2016) – find out about NEW Carnival Club (2017)! Our weekly Carnival Club started on Tuesday 21st June and runs until Tuesday … “Carnival Club”
May 3, 2016
General Call Out: Freelance Artist
This is a general call out for freelance artists to work with our Satellites groups. We are inviting expressions of interest from socially engaged artists who are interested in future … “General Call Out: Freelance Artist”
April 26, 2016
Andy’s visit to Creative Minds North!
Last Thursday (21/04/16), Andy G. attended the Creative Minds North Steering Group meeting at Manchester Metropolitan University. Supported by Allie and Laura, the team set off from Central Station, Newcastle … “Andy’s visit to Creative Minds North!”
March 24, 2016
Satellites: A Swedish Story in shadow puppetry
At our Easter Tea Party on the 23rd March, Satellites performed their latest piece: A Swedish story in shadow puppetry which they have been working on with associate artist Tom … “Satellites: A Swedish Story in shadow puppetry”
March 1, 2016
ARTS in Skelleftea, Sweden
During the 22nd – 28th February, partners from the Alternative Routes to Success (ARTS) project embarked on the first transnational visit to Skelleftea in Sweden. You can find out what … “ARTS in Skelleftea, Sweden”
February 4, 2016
ARTS Launched!
Friday 29th January saw the official launch of Headway Arts’ European Project: Alternative Routes to Success (ARTS) with North East Member of the European Parliament Jude Kirton-Darling.
January 29, 2016
Erasmus A.R.T.S Launch
Friday 29th January saw the official launch of Headway Arts’ European Project: Alternative Routes to Success (ARTS) with North East Member of the European Parliament Jude Kirton-Darling. The event began … “Erasmus A.R.T.S Launch”
December 17, 2015
Coastal Revival Fund Success!
Headway Arts have been awarded a grant of ÂŁ46,145 from the Coastal Communities Coastal Revival Fund. We are one of the 77 very lucky organisations from across the country to … “Coastal Revival Fund Success!”
December 5, 2015
Come on Down 2015
On Tuesday 1st December, we had groups from all over Northumberland and Tyne and Wear come down to us in Blyth to perform, support and share. Groups included Parkhead Centre, … “Come on Down 2015”
November 19, 2015
Conjunction Exhibition 2015
“Conjunction was an inspiring piece, documenting incredible work. The collection of words, pictures, photographs and video played with the soundscapes easily filled the whole environment, transporting me to all the … “Conjunction Exhibition 2015”
November 7, 2015
New Worlds
New Worlds is our Grants for the Arts – Arts Council England funded project.
October 22, 2015
Annual General Meeting
Join us for our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 18th November at 3pm There will be boring legal stuff review of the year Conjunction installation tea and cake Please let … “Annual General Meeting”
October 18, 2015
Heroes and Villains Satellites Taster Day and The Big Draw
Are you or do you know a budding artist? We are looking for learning disabled people aged 16+, their carers, families and friends to attend our free event for The … “Heroes and Villains Satellites Taster Day and The Big Draw”
October 16, 2015
Conjunction
We are delighted to announce that our Conjunction exhibition will run from Monday 9th November to Thursday 19th November at Headway ArtSpace in Blyth. Part of our New Worlds project … “Conjunction”
October 15, 2015
Come on Down 2015
COME ON DOWN is the regional festival of performance and creativity for and by learning disabled people and now in its 10th year! Supported by Headway Arts and hosted by … “Come on Down 2015”
We gratefully acknowledge the generous support of all our funders which recently includes:
