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Breeze Culture Network
ArtForms recommends this new online resource which links all professionals providing or looking for cultural opportunties for young people in Leeds.
Breeze Culture Network is the new website for professionals providing cultural opportunities for young people in Leeds. Developed by Leeds City Council and funded by Find Your Talent, the site brings together schools, children’s centres, freelance artists and arts organisations, voluntary and community groups in a growing resource which aims to improve knowledge, develop ideas and increase opportunities for young people. An essentially simple idea, the network links professionals to a wealth of information about those working in related areas, helping communication and joint planning. The network will develop relationships between the cultural and education sectors, improving the coherence and quality of opportunities on offer to children and young people. Councillor John Procter, executive member for Leisure Services, said: “We want to ensure that every single young person in Leeds is able to access the great cultural activities on offer in the city, and that the best possible opportunities are provided by the sector. Breeze Culture Network represents part of our long term work towards reaching that goal, supporting professionals to connect effectively through partnership.”
The network is free to join and allows access to a comprehensive directory of those working in the youth and cultural sector in Leeds. Members are already uploading images and examples of their work onto online profiles, receiving information about funding and jobs, and planning key events using the shared calendar. They are also publicising their events on the related Breeze Leeds website, used by children and young people, which receives over 38,000 hits a month. Until now only council-run activities appeared on Breeze, but now children, parents and schools can find wide ranging information about different opportunities across the city. The website also provides a categorized mailing system, allowing network members to email each other about upcoming events and activities.
By requiring members to meet certain standards, the network also supports safeguarding, without limiting the creation of new opportunities. Smaller organisations are supported to reach these standards through free training.
To register on Breeze Culture Nework please visit www.breezeculturenetwork.org and follow the instructions.
