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Ednie Wilson

• Partnership working with cultural organisations, schools and the Council;
• Development of a system for auditing the Arts and Culture in schools and continuing research;
• Summer Sunburst Programme in Saltwell Park;
• Sucess of bidding for Culture 10 bids;
• Positive beginning for the Culture Panel ( LSP );
• Developing the role of the sub-regional Arts Officers Group.

• Annual Culture in Education Showcase networking event for teachers and cultural organisations;
• Arts in Health projects including work with Gateshead Health Trust;
• Arts in Education Programme e.g. Kate Maestri workshops linked to The Sage Gateshead and Scott Henshall fashion project;
• Caedmon Satellite programme of theatre events and support for Space for Sports and Arts schools.

• Caedmon Live Programme, an exciting mix of jazz, world music, thetre and workshops;
• Piano Workshops and masterclasses;
• Black History Month - building relationships with the diverse communities of Gateshead;
• Sunburst World Music Festival Day in Saltwell Park.

• Bring on the Boys;
• Little Youth Theatre and Drama development;
• Support for Artsist in Residence - development of Storytelling work in the borough;
• Community Festival support and small grants work;
• Programming for Flower Shows and Boat Race;
• Prime Time development of arts activities for older people.

• Events inside and outside of Caedmon Hall, technical, sound, lighting, outdoor event planning, health and safety;
• Arts administrative support for the team and The Gallery programme, including hanging exhibitions, sales and workshops.

• Christmas activities programme;
• Caedmon Satellite programme support;
• Baseline research for creativity in schools;
• Planning and developing the participation workshops for Leviathan;
• Helping to deliver the Sunburst Summer activities in the Park;
• Crazy Paving street theatre events in Trinity Square.

•  Developing the Culture & Creativity weblog and editing the web-site;
• Developing a successful range of information services for the network of teachers;
• Expanding the network of ambassadors to include the Early Years;
• Supporting the Arts in Education Programme.

• Develop a pastoral role for supporting the Voluntary Arts Sector;
• Research and develop a model and an index of vitality for the voluntary arts networks in the neighbourhood areas;
• Raise the profile of volunteering in the cultural sector, increase the number of volunteers and develop the opportunities for volunteers.