Rob Elkington

Director of Arts Connect. All opinions my own.

[Becky Thompson @BeckArtsConnect]

The Inspired by #BAS9 Young Artists Showcase is open!
Thank you to everyone who came to the launch event, it was amazing to see so many young people, artists, teachers and families enjoying the show and an honour to have @WolvesMayor and @coldwarsteve open the exhibition.

[Becky Thompson @BeckArtsConnect]

Amazing to be involved with the development of 'School of the Underkraft' Mark Essen's socially engaged #BritishArtShow9 artwork.

It's a great opportunity for young people to explore contemporary art in a 'real life' contemporary artwork!
@ArtsConnectWM @wlv_soa

[Ebru Soytemel @EbruSoytemel]

Our third Policy Brief is about “How Could Policy and Practice around Culture and Heritage Be More Engaging and Socially Just for Young People? We collaborated with Samantha Cairns @CultureLearning @RobArtsConnect @ArtsConnectWM @kyneswood
https://t.co/isvfSh8y67

[Birmingham Education Partnership @BEPvoice]

For more information, and to apply, please visit: https://t.co/JyjY3qe1mi

[Mr Jerrel Jackson MIoD @iamJerrel]

I am buzzing! 🥰
Myself, @PepArtsConnect, @SWBHCharity (Johnny) @TobyLewis_SWBH @amyrozelmartin @LucyArtsConnect @Djhackney have been working behind the scenes to secure over £200,000.00 to make this a reality for children & young people in Sandwell!

Drop me a DM for more info!

[Mr Jerrel Jackson MIoD @iamJerrel]

It's been really amazing that we've been able to make this happen. We are able to provide resources to freelance artists/creatives in the West Midlands.
@EricaBLove @SajidaCarr @RobArtsConnect @ArtyAbid
@Tru_Powell @royvisha
@amahra_ @AnisaMorridadi
@chenineb @raidenecarter

[Stan's Cafe @stanscafe]

We're moving online! 🎉

Listen to classic films in a way you’ve never heard before, be comforted by a 400 year old self-help book and watch the humorous and poignant goings-on from inside a call centre in our new, free, season – Stan’s Internet Cafe

https://t.co/FRi3qLRYbl

[Rob Elkington @RobArtsConnect]

Thanks for sharing - I really did!

[Ex Cathedra’s Education & Participation team @ExCathedraEd]

To ⁦@RobArtsConnect⁩ You might like this partnership film we did with ⁦@Bham_Childrens⁩ ⁦@BCH_CPSC⁩ ⁦@singingmed⁩ ⁦@excathedrachoir⁩ https://t.co/KlYVTYbEiu

[Amit Sharma @amitdirects]

Get in touch with me if you're an Ethnic deaf or disabled artist to make sure your voice is at the accessible table
Together #WeShallNotBeRemoved
#Disability #DisabilityArts

[Stan's Cafe @stanscafe]

We love this. We've been twisting theatre out of shape for almost 30 years - installations of piles of rice, one-on-one, DIY theatre... Lots of possibilities in this new world - something to look forward to!

[Rob Elkington @RobArtsConnect]

really enjoyed yesterday's conversation with drama teachers inspired by this beautiful piece of lockdown theatre/ film https://t.co/AL8swM0TJ6 from @dmuarts students with @GeckoTheatre thanks to @markcrossley and rosie Garton - @BhamCreates @ArtsConnectWM

[Solihull Music @musicsolihull]

We are delighted to share our 2nd Sms ensemble virtual performance with you. Featuring the fabulous Jazz Matters this will go live 9.00am on 15th May. https://t.co/sbc43yJp4W This is for the #nhs &workers. @musicmarkuk @WestMidlandsMu1 @TGAS_music @langleyschool @SolihullCouncil

[Lucy Carlton-Walker @LibrariesLucy]

As we all get used to the 'new normal' its been great to catch up with so many of the fantastic West Midlands LCEPs this week 😀 @CepWalsall @StokeCEP @SandwellCEP @Dudley_CEP Worcestershire CEP & Birmingham Creates #LCEPWestMids @ArtsConnectWM @ace_midlands

[Culture Central @CultureCentral]

Are you looking to apply for @ace_national emergency funding and would value support from someone with experience of the ACE application process?

Fill in a quick form on our website and we'll try to match you with a mentor who can help.

https://t.co/3uSlnZmebG

[Wolverhampton Music Service @Wtonmusic]

We have prepared a helpful document for schools and parents that itemises all of the FREE music resources that can been used during this period of school closure. Download by clicking the link.

https://t.co/Jh4dCcU4oT

[Kelly @KellyJohnson_80]

Please see our latest announcement on emergency funding. We care passionately about you and the sector and will try to do what we can to help quickly. 🚨❤️

[Anne-Marie Crowther @a-mcrowther.bsky.social @amcrthr]

For creatives in the Black Country (RT @ImmyKaur @YinkaDanmole @Pippa_Frith @amahra_ ) https://t.co/hUqj3o8UJp

[Stan's Cafe @stanscafe]

Sharing some good news...We are recruiting!

We are looking for a full time General Manager to join the team. For more information about the role visit https://t.co/p0dQvJcrsV where you will also find details about how to apply...

Salary - £24 - £32K, applications close 8 Apr

[Rob Elkington @RobArtsConnect]

@DrToriKinsella Let us know what you collect Victoria and if there are any resources or links we'd love to share out @ArtsConnectWM as part of our #moonbeams programme for early years @PepArtsConnect