The Creativity of Women celebrated at The 2Inspire Network Ladies Day

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The Creativity of Women celebrated at The 2Inspire Network Ladies Day

The 2Inspire Ladies Day event took place on 9th March 2013 at the Crowne Plaza, Docklands.  Coinciding with International Women’s Day, "Celebrating the Creativity of Women" it was a free event that showcased budding and established female entrepreneurs; particularly those in the creative sector.

The 2Inspire Ladies Day offered a platform that promoted and celebrated the creative talent of women.  Some businesses owners had only just launched their products and services and felt that The Ladies Day was a superb entry to market. With poetry readings from Joanne Mills, LD Henriquez and Cezanne Poetess delegates were treated to some superb entertainment topped off with exclusive singing performances from Linda E and Nyarai. The 2Inspire Ladies Day was honoured to have Councillor Joy Laguda MBE as one of our guest speakers; encouraging women to take ownership of their goals and strive for the best in life.

The event included stands from organisations and education as well as a wide range of creative businesses and services selling everything from natural beauty products to cupcakes and fashion. There was also entertainment and workshops to meet the lifestyle, personal and business development needs of attendees. Workshop topics included health, education, personal development, business start-up, media and styling. Feedback of the event has been empowering and inspirational; many delegates staying for the entire programme and stall holders keen for the next event which will hopefully take place in September 2013.

The 2inspire network was launched in May of 2012, “Empowering individuals and helping them to realise their potential is something that I am passionate about. I believe that women should work together and support each other on their journeys, this belief is the foundation of the network, an organisation that provides forums and platforms that help to empower, promote and inspire women” says Founder Hazel Chawapiwa. Hazel has been nominated as “Role Model of The Year” at this year’s Women4Africa Awards.

The event also marked the official launch of the 2Inspire Network’s Academy; a personal development and life-skills programme for young people aged between 16-21.

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Notes to Editor

Images available upon request

OPPORTUNITY: Request and Opportunity for Women Artist to Showcase Work in Progress at the V & A

This is a great opportunity for all artists in the 2Inspire Network - Read below:

Dear Visitor and Colleague,

I am writing in search of RISING TALENT, women artists from diverse
backgrounds and all artforms, visual, performing, literature, spoken
word & poetry, comedy etc. aged 18 - 30, who would welcome the
opportunity to have their voice heard through a showcase of their work
at the V&A as part of the ARTIST UNSEEN: WOMEN FACING FORWARD event
taking place at the Victoria & Albert Museum on Friday evening, 15 March
2013. This event is in celebration of International Women's day & week
and the exhibition 'Light of the Middle East - New Photography'.

Artist's work MUST be fully influenced by one of more of the following
event & exhibition themes:
STRUGGLE
SURVEILLANCE
FREEDOM
BELONGING
GENDER
RIGHTS OF PASSAGE

Four women artists will be chosen to take part in a presentation
inspired by the format of PechaKucha, in front of a live audience for 5
minutes each. Artists must present almost finished work-in-progress.
After and as part of a panel, artists will then take questions and
comments from the audience to inform future direction and / or next
steps for their work.  The session will last 50 min in total and each of
the four chosen artists will receive a V&A voucher worth £30 to spend in
the museum shops.

HOW TO APPLY:
1. You must be 18  - 30, from a creative arts background (as mentioned
above).

2. You must be available on Friday evening 15 March between 19.00 -
21.00 hrs.

3. Be confident, out-going, keen and willing to share your almost
finished work-in-progress with an audience.

4. Willing to take part in a panel discussion / Q&A to further inform
and inspire your work.

5. Be prepared to present work live, on screen or sound either as a
performance, PowerPoint, internet link, film, CD etc.

If you are interested and meet the above requirements:
Send an email with TWO images of your work plus 200 words max
describing:

What is your work about?
What has inspired your work so far?
What are some of the highs and some of the challenges this work has
presented?
What do you hope to get out of the experience of presenting and sharing
your work at the PechaKucha & Panel?

Emails should be sent to Janet Browne, j.browne@vam.ac.uk no later than
Monday 11 MARCH at 12 mid-night!  Only the first 20 email applications
received will be considered for the four places.  If you have not heard
by Wednesday 13 March, then your application has not made the first 20.

Please refrain from applying if you know you cannot commit to the
requirements.

PLEASE DO PASS THIS ON TO ANYONE THAT COULD BENEFIT FROM THIS
OPPORTUNITY.

Kind regards,

J