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The '''Voluntary Arts Network''' (VAN) is the [[ |
The '''Voluntary Arts Network''' (VAN) is the [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]] and [[UK]] development agency for voluntary arts and crafts participation. It recognises that these activities are a key part of our culture and as such they are absolutely vital to our health, social and economic development. |
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By providing information and training, VAN works with policy makers, funders and politicians to improve the environment for everyone participating in the voluntary arts and crafts. This includes over 300 national and regional umbrella bodies, and through them, their member groups of local voluntary arts practitioners. |
By providing information and training, VAN works with policy makers, funders and politicians to improve the environment for everyone participating in the voluntary arts and crafts. This includes over 300 national and regional umbrella bodies, and through them, their member groups of local voluntary arts practitioners. |
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==Structure== |
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VAN has five departments. Voluntary Arts Link is based in [[Cardiff]] and works with umbrella bodies serving two or more constituent nations of |
VAN has five departments. Voluntary Arts Link is based in [[Cardiff]] and works with umbrella bodies serving two or more constituent nations of Ireland and the UK. The other four teams are based and work in [[England]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]], [[Scotland]] and [[Wales]]. |
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Voluntary Arts England has an office in Newcastle upon Tyne and works across England to increase participation in the arts and crafts for every person. Current work includes developing a groundbreaking national manifesto for participation in partnership with National Campaign for the Arts, nalgao, the Foundation for Community Dance, Disability Cultural Projects and Creative 3. Voluntary Arts England are funded by Arts Council England |
Voluntary Arts England has an office in Newcastle upon Tyne and works across England to increase participation in the arts and crafts for every person. Current work includes developing a groundbreaking national manifesto for participation in partnership with National Campaign for the Arts, nalgao, the Foundation for Community Dance, Disability Cultural Projects and Creative 3. Voluntary Arts England are funded by Arts Council England |
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The Voluntary Arts Network (VAN) is the Ireland and UK development agency for voluntary arts and crafts participation. It recognises that these activities are a key part of our culture and as such they are absolutely vital to our health, social and economic development.
By providing information and training, VAN works with policy makers, funders and politicians to improve the environment for everyone participating in the voluntary arts and crafts. This includes over 300 national and regional umbrella bodies, and through them, their member groups of local voluntary arts practitioners.
VAN is registered in Scotland as Company No. 139147 and Charity No. SC 020345.
Definitions
VAN defines the voluntary arts as those arts and crafts that people undertake for self-improvement, social networking and leisure, but not primarily for payment. The range of art forms is wide and includes folk, dance, drama, literature, media, music, visual arts, crafts and applied arts, and festivals.
Structure
VAN has five departments. Voluntary Arts Link is based in Cardiff and works with umbrella bodies serving two or more constituent nations of Ireland and the UK. The other four teams are based and work in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Voluntary Arts England has an office in Newcastle upon Tyne and works across England to increase participation in the arts and crafts for every person. Current work includes developing a groundbreaking national manifesto for participation in partnership with National Campaign for the Arts, nalgao, the Foundation for Community Dance, Disability Cultural Projects and Creative 3. Voluntary Arts England are funded by Arts Council England