We are here for you! 

• Teacher

• Pupil

• Artist

• Venue

Here at DepARTure Arts, we want to encourage schools to experience as wide a range of arts projects as possible because we know there are positive benefits for pupils, teachers, governors and parents.  Other areas of the curriculum improve once children are given the opportunity to explore their creativity. 

DepARTure can offer a wide range of services all designed to help you make the most of your work whether you are a teacher planning a workshop, a pupil looking for additional arts opportunities, an artist wishing to work within a school environment or a venue keen to forge links with local schools.

Some (but by no means all) of the services offered by DepARTure:

• Supporting and initiating projects

• Help with fundraising

• Evaluation and monitoring

• Providing resources and training

• Giving advice and support for arts activity

• Offering networking opportunities

By working within Dorset County Council, DepARTure Arts has strong links to schools across the county and can collaborate with other areas linking to the curriculum - a recent project involving the Jurassic Coast Team is detailed below.

This collaborative work extends to advice and support available outside the county giving you a network of up to date information which includes:

• Writing an arts policy

• Project planning

• Budgeting the project

• Selecting your artist

• Writing a contract

• Health & safety

• Fundraising 

• Evaluating a project

• Rules & tips to communicate with press and media

• Working as an artist in education

• Curriculum advice

DepARTure works closely with the Arts and Cultural Development Officers in the county. Visit their web pages for more information about opportunities and activities.

You can keep up to date with work across the county through DepARTure's termly newsletter - DepARTure Times Summer 2010 [409kb] (opens in a new window); (This is a large file and may take time to download) previous issues are available on the right hand side.  We're always keen to feature your work so drop us a line with your project information - you could feature in the next edition!

If you have a project in mind or wouldn't mind a project, we want to hear from you. 

We have several resources available - our Arts Project Portfolio 20010-11 available here to download Arts Project Portfolio 2010-12 [1Mb] [PDF] (opens in a new window) is a selection of specific projects submitted by artists from our wider database, so if you can't find what you're looking for, please contact us at DepARTure to discuss your requirements.

• Arts education agencies across the South West

  DepARTure is one of ten arts education agencies that cover the South West. We all meet up regularly to talk about projects and polices. By working in partnership we can ensure that we offer the best advice and information to everyone.

• Artsmark

  Artsmark is awarded to schools who show a commitment to the full range of arts - music, dance, drama and art and design. It is a national award scheme and is managed by Arts Council England.

• Training courses

  DepARTure is pleased to offer a selection of courses for artists and schools. Led by experts in their field, the courses cover various aspects of arts education provision and management. Book early to avoid disappointment.

• Young People's Arts Award

  The Young People's Arts Award is the first accredited scheme to underpin the development of young artists and young arts leaders from 11 to 25, helping them to grow as artists, to lead arts projects and develop rich and fruitful relationships with familiar or new art forms.

• Highlights

  DepARTure has been busy over the last few months. A huge variety of projects and workshops have taken place and here are some of the highlights.

• 14 - 19 Diploma

  Creative and Media Diploma - a vocational qualification for 14-19 year olds, available at three different levels.

• Links to other arts organisations and venues in Dorset and the South West

  DepARTure regularly meets and shares information with other arts organisations across Dorset and the South West.

• Funding

  In order to fund your project you may need to raise money from various sources.

• Extended Schools - Arts Offers

  The extended schools programme in Dorset will lead to a range of activities and initiatives which includes out of school hours learning, study support, extended schools and community learning activities.

• Manager- DepARTure Arts
  Name: Hannah Baker
  Email: h.l.baker@dorsetcc.gov.uk
  Tel: 01305 224525
  Fax: 01305 224348
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• Manager- DepARTure Arts
  Name: Rosie Russell
  Email: r.russell@dorsetcc.gov.uk
  Tel: 01305 224525
  Fax: 01305 224348
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• Admin Support - DepARTure Arts Service
  Name: Janet Hamling
  Email: j.m.hamling@dorsetcc.gov.uk
  Tel: 01305 224765
  Fax: 01305 224348
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• Arts Information Officer
  Name: Joanna March
  Email: j.march@dorsetcc.gov.uk
  Tel: 01305 228528
  Fax: 01305 224344
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