http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog The latest stories from DARTS. en-gb Fri, 18 May 2012 08:03:47 GMT Copyright: (C) DARTS 2012 Get on your dancing shoes, put on your finest vintage gown or 40s suit and enjoy a tea dance to celebrate Big Dance Week (7-15 July). .... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/adults/tea-dance-in-new-civic-square http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/adults/tea-dance-in-new-civic-square Thu, 17 May 2012 14:14:19 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/56/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/adults/tea-dance-in-new-civic-square Artists from darts are out and about in Doncaster during Carers Week (18-24 June) to find people that are caring for family and friends and put them in touch with local support services. .... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/arts-and-health/do-you-care http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/arts-and-health/do-you-care Mon, 14 May 2012 16:14:48 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/55/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/arts-and-health/do-you-care Children and young people at Link Education Centre get stuck into some circus skills with Jamie Rosser and Bob 'The Great Babu' Adams during a recent session at the centre. .... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/prus/circus-skills http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/prus/circus-skills Fri, 11 May 2012 16:52:10 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/54/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/prus/circus-skills Small project - national impact! Michael Spurr, Head of NOMS (National Offender Manager Service) for England is so impressed with our work in Doncaster's Approved Premises that he would like to see the arts used more widely with people leaving prison. .... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/adults/using-the-arts-to-work-with-offenders http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/adults/using-the-arts-to-work-with-offenders Thu, 10 May 2012 11:09:51 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/53/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/adults/using-the-arts-to-work-with-offenders Every Friday night until 1 June, sports coaches and staff from darts will be in Conisbrough providing activities for young people as part of Doncaster's Neighbourhood Alliance initiative. .... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/young-people/get-involved-in-sports-and-circus-skills-in-conisbrough http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/young-people/get-involved-in-sports-and-circus-skills-in-conisbrough Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:31:30 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/52/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/young-people/get-involved-in-sports-and-circus-skills-in-conisbrough The centrepiece of the next exhibition which opens Wednesday 2nd May at The Point; Sand House - The Elephant in the Room is taking shape in the gallery. .... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/exhibitions/bbc-radio-sheffield-visit-the-point http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/exhibitions/bbc-radio-sheffield-visit-the-point Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:31:33 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/51/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/exhibitions/bbc-radio-sheffield-visit-the-point The sand sculpture which is the heart of our next exhibition - Sand House - The Elephant in the Room'  will take artist Jamie Wardley and his team nearly a week to create. .... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/exhibitions/tonnes-of-sand-arrive-at-the-point-find-out-why http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/exhibitions/tonnes-of-sand-arrive-at-the-point-find-out-why Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:09:31 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/50/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/exhibitions/tonnes-of-sand-arrive-at-the-point-find-out-why Doncaster's lost Sand House is the inspiration for our next exhibition, 'The Elephant in the Room' which opens on Wednesday 2nd May. .... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/exhibitions/is-that-an-elephant-in-the-room http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/exhibitions/is-that-an-elephant-in-the-room Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:35:08 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/36/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/exhibitions/is-that-an-elephant-in-the-room Bob 'The Great Babu' Adams can buy some replacement circus skills equipment thanks to a donation from St Leger homes. .... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/young-people/st-leger-homes-donates-circus-skills-equipment http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/young-people/st-leger-homes-donates-circus-skills-equipment Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:02:19 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/45/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/young-people/st-leger-homes-donates-circus-skills-equipment Today at 10am, via YouTube, Will Young told a group of young people at The Point about their mission for today. Teams now have 7 hours to complete their misson; racing against the clock and competing with over 50 other teams across England. .... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/young-people/young-people-in-doncaster-springin2action http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/young-people/young-people-in-doncaster-springin2action Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:45:35 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/48/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/young-people/young-people-in-doncaster-springin2action Artist LIz Million is running creative sessions so kids can learn about illustrating - and have a go themselves. Liz writes and illustrates children's books and .... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/the-point/easter-activities-for-kids http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/the-point/easter-activities-for-kids Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:47:11 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/47/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/the-point/easter-activities-for-kids With dates in Britain and France, Phill's sticks are going to be busy in the next few weeks! .... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/artists/phill-playing-on-liz-green-tour http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/artists/phill-playing-on-liz-green-tour Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:26:03 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/44/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/artists/phill-playing-on-liz-green-tour Listen to music created by young people in care who worked with artist Phill Howley on the Better Deal, Better Music project. .... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/young-people/better-deal-better-music-listen-now http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/young-people/better-deal-better-music-listen-now Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:43:35 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/41/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/young-people/better-deal-better-music-listen-now Thanks to funding from the Arts Council, Doncaster has secured funding over three years for its Alliance for Dance in Doncaster. We are working in partnership with other providers in the town to get the town on its feet and dancing. Find out more .... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/arts-and-health/everybody-dance-now http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/arts-and-health/everybody-dance-now Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:35:37 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/43/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/arts-and-health/everybody-dance-now Individuals, communities and professionals are meeting to focus on how to build community resilience to cope with emergencies like flooding, fires and severe weather. .... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/the-point/the-point-hosts-government-vips-meeting-today http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/the-point/the-point-hosts-government-vips-meeting-today Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:30:54 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/42/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/the-point/the-point-hosts-government-vips-meeting-today In the gallery from Monday 20 February to Friday 13 April an exhibition which celebrates the imaginations of very young children. Artists have created work inspired by these children which is suitable for children of all ages. .... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/exhibitions/art-play-exhibition-open-now http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/exhibitions/art-play-exhibition-open-now Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/40/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/exhibitions/art-play-exhibition-open-now We are really sad to see this photography exhibition go - its next stop is South Africa via Oxford. The exhibition has had quite an impact on us and many of the visitors to the gallery. The images have also inspired many workshops and groups at The Point. .... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/exhibitions/goodbye-shifting-perspectives http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/exhibitions/goodbye-shifting-perspectives Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:17:53 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/38/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/exhibitions/goodbye-shifting-perspectives Children from Balby Central Primary School will show off work they created with visual artist Kate Sully in an exhibition of 3D art in the gallery at The Point which will be on show from Thursday 2 February until Monday 6 February. .... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/education/3d-exhibition-in-gallery-2-6-feb http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/education/3d-exhibition-in-gallery-2-6-feb Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:59:14 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/37/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/education/3d-exhibition-in-gallery-2-6-feb Funding has been confirmed from the Community Action Against Crime: Innovation Fund to go ahead with a 15-month piece of work which will see darts’ artists using creative activities to tackle anti-social behavior on the Cathedral Estate. We will use our extensive experience of engaging people in their own communities to: Build the courage and confidence of local residents so they can a.... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/adults/artists-to-work-with-residents-on-cathedral-estate http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/adults/artists-to-work-with-residents-on-cathedral-estate Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:19:03 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/33/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/adults/artists-to-work-with-residents-on-cathedral-estate Funding from North Ridge Community School means we can continue our work with secondary aged pupils from the school who take part in an after school performing arts club. The Orangery sessions are hosted at The Point. .... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/children-with-disabilities/the-orangery-continues-to-grow http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/children-with-disabilities/the-orangery-continues-to-grow Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:38:36 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/32/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/children-with-disabilities/the-orangery-continues-to-grow Artists will soon be working with residents of a Doncaster bail hostel to dispel some myths... Using visual arts, words and songwriting, artists will work with existing hostel users to create a new leaflet for potential hostel users.  .... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/adults/new-perspective-of-bail-hostels http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/adults/new-perspective-of-bail-hostels Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:30:37 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/34/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/adults/new-perspective-of-bail-hostels With only 200 days to go before the Olympics starts in London, we are launching our sports-arts workshops for schools which tie in the Olympic values of respect, excellence, friendship and equality to numeracy or literacy targets. Each activity also provides inspiration for teachers to use in subsequent lessons.  .... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/education/darts-launches-olympic-themed-school-workshops http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/education/darts-launches-olympic-themed-school-workshops Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:51:24 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/30/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/education/darts-launches-olympic-themed-school-workshops Work created by the Blank Canvas group is on display at The Point until Monday 16th January. This group of adults with learning disabilities met weekly before Christmas to learn new skills and explore artistic ideas. Find out more about the Blank Canvas Group     .... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/the-point/blank-canvas-exhibition-at-the-point http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/the-point/blank-canvas-exhibition-at-the-point Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:45:01 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/28/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/the-point/blank-canvas-exhibition-at-the-point After visiting the Shifting Perspectives exhibition, students from Doncaster College have been inspired to pick up their cameras and take pictures of local people with learning difference giving the touring exhibition a local flavour. Their pictures are on display in the cafe at The Point. Find out more about our participatory gallery .... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/exhibitions/college-students-respond-to-our-exhibition http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/exhibitions/college-students-respond-to-our-exhibition Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:06:30 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/27/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/exhibitions/college-students-respond-to-our-exhibition "Visiting The Point is always a delight and I was very impressed by this latest exhibition. Encouraging the arts in Doncaster is a priority for the council and we will continue to work closely with darts." .... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/exhibitions/councillor-ransome-impressed-by-exhibition http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/exhibitions/councillor-ransome-impressed-by-exhibition Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:05:23 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/29/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/exhibitions/councillor-ransome-impressed-by-exhibition Dancer Hayley Beecher and musician Janet Wood have a real passion for working with people with dementia and their carers – using their artform to engage people, encouraging them to participate and contribute to their own creative experience. .... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/arts-and-health/our-work-in-dementia-cafes-watch-now http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/arts-and-health/our-work-in-dementia-cafes-watch-now Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:43:49 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/23/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/arts-and-health/our-work-in-dementia-cafes-watch-now Congratulations to Maddy Pike, Beci Jamieson and Helen Jones who are now Artsmark assessors! Based on their knowledge and best practice of the use of arts in Doncaster schools, they will be assessing schools in Wakefield and Barnsley. .... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/artists/new-artsmark-assessors http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/artists/new-artsmark-assessors Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:11:22 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/25/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/artists/new-artsmark-assessors Visual artist Kate Sully is working on the Artist Access to Art Colleges (AA2A) scheme in Chesterfield. The scheme allows artists to undertake a period of research or realise a project, using workshops and supporting facilities in participating fine art and design departments. Click here to find out more about Kate's plans. The AA2A project provides placements for visual artists and designer makers in Higher a.... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/artists/kate-sully-is-an-aa2a-artist http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/artists/kate-sully-is-an-aa2a-artist Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:24:03 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/22/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/artists/kate-sully-is-an-aa2a-artist Street art for St James' Flats which will be visable to passers-by on the A630 is starting to take shape. With only one more session before Christmas the young people are working hard to get the piece finished. .... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/young-people/paradise-found-at-st-james-flats http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/young-people/paradise-found-at-st-james-flats Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:55:38 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/26/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/young-people/paradise-found-at-st-james-flats How do you move when no-one’s watching? Can you re-create that even when a camera is present? .... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/arts-and-health/movers-and-shakers-just-moving-film-watch-online http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/arts-and-health/movers-and-shakers-just-moving-film-watch-online Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:05:39 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/21/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/arts-and-health/movers-and-shakers-just-moving-film-watch-online Meet Frank the chef, a scribe named Magellan, a golden zebra,  Inspector Blue and Mr Plum. Enter the kingdoms of Krasneria, the Underground and Pastellia. Discover how Lionel met Violet and Lunar encountered a fallen star. .... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/young-people/o-pen-short-stories-by-young-people-in-doncaster http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/young-people/o-pen-short-stories-by-young-people-in-doncaster Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:48:03 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/20/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/young-people/o-pen-short-stories-by-young-people-in-doncaster Did you see the travelling circus of artists in Doncaster on Friday afternoon? They were out and about to try and find hidden carers in the town. The travelling circus of dancers, fire-eaters and musicians spent the afternoon talking to people about caring and entertaining chilly shoppers. .... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/arts-and-health/song-and-dance-in-doncaster http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/arts-and-health/song-and-dance-in-doncaster Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:18:34 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/18/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/arts-and-health/song-and-dance-in-doncaster Artist Beci Jamieson has joined CapeUK’s Business Development Team. Alongside other artists across Yorkshire she will be using her music skills to create CPD (continued professional development) packages for schools focusing on transitions from primary to secondary school and creative curriculum planning. Find out more about the work of CapeUK and our creative wo.... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/education/capeuk-business-development http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/education/capeuk-business-development Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:52:41 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/12/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/education/capeuk-business-development Musician Phill Howley is playing drums with retro-folk singer Liz Green for her album launch. After winning Glastonbury's emerging talent competition five years ago, Liz's first album "O, Devotion!" has been eagerly awaited. Phill says: "I'm going to be playing with her on her album launches in Manchester and London and then hopefully more over the coming year." .... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/artists/musician-phill-howley-drumming-with-liz-green http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/artists/musician-phill-howley-drumming-with-liz-green Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:07:02 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/13/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/artists/musician-phill-howley-drumming-with-liz-green The Shifting Perspectives exhibition is now open in the gallery at The Point and will be on show over Christmas into the new year. The images on show capture everday people doing everyday things, but the people in the photos have Down Syndrome.  .... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/exhibitions/shifting-perspectives-exhibition-now-open http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/exhibitions/shifting-perspectives-exhibition-now-open Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:01:02 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/11/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/exhibitions/shifting-perspectives-exhibition-now-open The pictures that make up the Shifting Perspectives exhibition have arrived at The Point! Curator Richard Bailey is in the gallery unpacking and arranging the pictures ready for the official opening on Monday 21 November.  .... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/exhibitions/new-exhibition-arrives-at-the-point http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/exhibitions/new-exhibition-arrives-at-the-point Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:05:16 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/9/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/exhibitions/new-exhibition-arrives-at-the-point Peter said: "I’ve seen for myself the impact that using the arts is having on the lives of people all over Doncaster. From working with young people to tackle anti-social behaviour in different neighbourhoods to using the arts to give adults the skills they need to find work. I’ve been very impressed by the work of darts and how they can help people change their lives.” .... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/the-point/doncasters-mayor-peter-davies-visits-the-point http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/the-point/doncasters-mayor-peter-davies-visits-the-point Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:33:39 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/24/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/the-point/doncasters-mayor-peter-davies-visits-the-point Thanks to a grant from the Henry Smith Charity we will soon start work on a 3-year project with young people leaving care. We'll use creative approaches to help them tackle the challenges of daily life. Through the project we hope to equip the young people with: • increased confidence, self esteem and aspiration .... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/young-people/successful-funding-bid http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/young-people/successful-funding-bid Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:41:46 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/8/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/young-people/successful-funding-bid A multimedia exhibition celebrating 21 years of working with the people of Doncaster. .... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/exhibitions/we-are-21 http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/exhibitions/we-are-21 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:27:16 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/3/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/exhibitions/we-are-21 Visual arts workshops with a professional artist for people with learning disabilities aged 19 + .... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/arts-and-health/blank-canvas http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/arts-and-health/blank-canvas Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:31:10 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/4/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/arts-and-health/blank-canvas The team are out and about working with young people in Dunscroft on Friday nights .... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/young-people/neighbourhood-alliance http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/young-people/neighbourhood-alliance Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:50:58 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/6/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/young-people/neighbourhood-alliance This week’s special is Smooth Brussels Pate with Toast. .... http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/cafe/cafe-the-point http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/cafe/cafe-the-point Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:51:18 GMT http://www.thepoint.org.uk/public/uploads/articles/images/7/Array http://www.thepoint.org.uk/blog/cafe/cafe-the-point