Join this Writing Ambitions Celebration Panel Event Online In February
The Writing Ambitions Celebration Panel Event on 8th February, 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm is now open for bookings https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writing-ambitions-celebration-panel-event-tickets-137588973323.
The commissioned poems and poetry films will be shown or performed, introduced by the project poets; Rebecca Goldsmith, Kaozara Oyalowo, Emma Pass and Ioney Smallhorne, and followed by a Q&A session. The event will be closed by Sophie Sparham who has delivered commissions for clients such as BBC Radio 4 and the V&A.
A poetry film workshop and one-to-one events for poets are also on offer celebrating the Writing Ambitions project. All events are virtual via Zoom and can be booked on Eventbrite.
3rd February, 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm - An Introduction to Poetry Film with Rebecca Goldsmith
8th February, 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm - Writing Ambitions Celebration Panel Event
16th February, various times - One-to-one sessions with Poet Sophie Sparham.
27th February, various times - One-to-one sessions with Poet Helen Mort.
For more information, please visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/derbyshire-arts-service-15254148784. Early booking advised.
In 2019 we embarked on a Writing Ambitions literature project offering writers paid commissions working with a Derbyshire based arts festivals, training and mentorship. We are now holding our end-of-project celebrations which include these events. The project is funded and supported by Derbyshire County Council, Arts Derbyshire including members of Festivity, Writing East Midlands, Junction Arts and supported by Arts Council England with funding from the National Lottery. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt4VLFIN_MxxbgmrHSyEV_