Writing Project for Women and Non-binary
Commonword and Sheba Arts are offering a series of workshops where you will have the chance to develop your creative writing skills, meet like-minded people, and learn more about the writing and publication industry.
If you’d like to get involved in creative writing in a fun and artistic way, and are a +18 woman or non-binary, this project is for you.
We are looking for emerging writers from global majority, refugee and migrant backgrounds to join this project. The sessions will take place on Thursdays late afternoon, from mid February until the summer, in Manchester. The final work will be published by Commonword.
This opportunity is free, and we cover materials and travel expenses for non-working participants.
If you are interested, please fill out this form and we’ll get back in touch
If you have any questions, please contact radhaika@cultureword.org.uk
production@shebaarts.com
If you’d like to get involved in creative writing in a fun and artistic way, and are a +18 woman or non-binary, this project is for you.
We are looking for emerging writers from global majority, refugee and migrant backgrounds to join this project. The sessions will take place on Thursdays late afternoon, from mid February until the summer, in Manchester. The final work will be published by Commonword.
This opportunity is free, and we cover materials and travel expenses for non-working participants.
If you are interested, please fill out this form and we’ll get back in touch
If you have any questions, please contact radhaika@cultureword.org.uk
production@shebaarts.com
Winter Gathering
Come and join us for our winter gathering next week!
We will be watching film - Limbo
Limbo is a wry, funny and poignant cross-cultural satire that subtly sews together the hardship and hope of the refugee experience.
Set on a fictional remote Scottish island, it follows a group of new arrivals as they await the results of their asylum claims.
Among them is Omar (Amir El-Masry), a young Syrian musician struggling with the guilt, regret and grief that comes with leaving his former life behind. This deadpan comedy-drama from a bold new voice in British film shines a light on the hearts and lives of those at the centre of a crisis that is mostly only experienced through the headlines.
Director: Ben Sharrock
Cast: Amir El-Masry, Vikash Bhai, Kwabena Ansah, Ola Orebiyi, Sidse Babett Knudsen
Film Runtime: 103 mins
We invite you to join us for the screening and a friendly discussion about the film. Refreshments will be provided.
Register For The Event Here
We will be watching film - Limbo
Limbo is a wry, funny and poignant cross-cultural satire that subtly sews together the hardship and hope of the refugee experience.
Set on a fictional remote Scottish island, it follows a group of new arrivals as they await the results of their asylum claims.
Among them is Omar (Amir El-Masry), a young Syrian musician struggling with the guilt, regret and grief that comes with leaving his former life behind. This deadpan comedy-drama from a bold new voice in British film shines a light on the hearts and lives of those at the centre of a crisis that is mostly only experienced through the headlines.
Director: Ben Sharrock
Cast: Amir El-Masry, Vikash Bhai, Kwabena Ansah, Ola Orebiyi, Sidse Babett Knudsen
Film Runtime: 103 mins
We invite you to join us for the screening and a friendly discussion about the film. Refreshments will be provided.
Register For The Event Here
SHEBA CREATIVES SALON
Friday 9 September, 5-7pm
Sheba Creatives Salon is inviting you to a friendly and welcoming event with practitioners and artists from across the North. This is our new adventure to bring together the creative forces from diverse backgrounds to share ideas and plan ambitious arts. We are looking for innovative ideas, artwork that has not begun or it’s in development. This is a space for you to expand your network, discuss relevant topics affecting the cultural sector, and find out ways we can support you. We welcome artists from any background, working with any art forms and at any stage of their career to attend this event.
We offer 10 mins slots to talk to our Producer one to one about your practice and projects, as well as welcome performance artists to showcase their work during the event.
If you’re interested in any of these, please contact Nuria at production@shebaarts.com to arrange.
Also, get in touch with Nuria If you have any other questions, or travel costs are an issue for you.
Snacks and drinks will be provided!
To sign up for the event, click here
Friday 9 September, 5-7pm
Sheba Creatives Salon is inviting you to a friendly and welcoming event with practitioners and artists from across the North. This is our new adventure to bring together the creative forces from diverse backgrounds to share ideas and plan ambitious arts. We are looking for innovative ideas, artwork that has not begun or it’s in development. This is a space for you to expand your network, discuss relevant topics affecting the cultural sector, and find out ways we can support you. We welcome artists from any background, working with any art forms and at any stage of their career to attend this event.
We offer 10 mins slots to talk to our Producer one to one about your practice and projects, as well as welcome performance artists to showcase their work during the event.
If you’re interested in any of these, please contact Nuria at production@shebaarts.com to arrange.
Also, get in touch with Nuria If you have any other questions, or travel costs are an issue for you.
Snacks and drinks will be provided!
To sign up for the event, click here
Sheba Festival 2022
This is our fourth annual festival that happens across different venues and towns in Greater Manchester. We have been working with a range of community groups and artists from different backgrounds to bring a vibrant festival to your doorstep. This year’s festival theme is “Migration and Climate Change” with different art forms, workshops and food events.
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We have partnered up with Phkama to hold a movement and dance workshop for women from migrant backgrounds on Zoom.
We will be thinking about constellations, connecting firstly to ourselves and then each other, through movement, drawing and creative writing. No prior experience necessary. Please dress comfortably and have some writing/drawing materials at hand.
Register here
We will be thinking about constellations, connecting firstly to ourselves and then each other, through movement, drawing and creative writing. No prior experience necessary. Please dress comfortably and have some writing/drawing materials at hand.
Register here
Book your tickets using this link
CATS ON THE RUN
You are invited to join our virtual event on the 9th of June, 12.30- 2.00pm.
Over the past year, we have been working with The Lankellychase Foundation and RAPAR to produce a series of artwork with 22 undocumented people in Greater Manchester. We are excited to announce that the project is here and ready to be launched.
Over the past year, we have been working with The Lankellychase Foundation and RAPAR to produce a series of artwork with 22 undocumented people in Greater Manchester. We are excited to announce that the project is here and ready to be launched.
For more information please email: admin@shebaarts.com
To book your free tickets, click here.
Poetry and Sketching Workshop, part of Mother Tongue Festival
On the 11th of May, we will share space with some amazing poets and painters, part of Mother Tonge Festival in Ireland.
Poets will create an inspiring atmosphere of words, sounds, and emotions, which will be translated by visual artists into a world of colours, signs, sketches, strokes, and impulses to capture in that special performing time the sensitive veils of the poet's soul!
Book your tickets using this link!
Poets will create an inspiring atmosphere of words, sounds, and emotions, which will be translated by visual artists into a world of colours, signs, sketches, strokes, and impulses to capture in that special performing time the sensitive veils of the poet's soul!
Book your tickets using this link!
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Culture Bridge and Sheba Arts are offering a series of weekly workshops for women from migrant communities in Stockport and the surrounding area.
If you are over 18 years old, have experienced forced migration or seeking asylum and are interested in arts & sharing experience and skills, this project is for you. During 16 workshops, we will explore different subjects utilising storytelling, writing, arts & craft, and cooking. This project will create a safe, and supportive space for participants to share skills and experiences and to develop positive attitudes towards change. You can apply for data expenses if you have no income/ are on a low income. Please send an email, before the 15th April to Chinar Najib the coordinator of the project: chinar@culturebridge.uk In the email please include the following information: Name and age; which area you live in; Your phone number Workshops will begin on 22nd of April 10-11.30 am |
Reclaim the Stage
For the past four months, RAPAR Drama, one of our associate groups, have been collaborating with Kahlo Theatre to work with community groups in Hulme and Bury. Through online workshops, discussions and writing the groups have devised original audio plays inspired by there experiences of the pandemic.
Voices of Lockdown - Bury Community
Maria has always been a loud neighbour but now its lockdown and with tensions running high, Sally and Sharon can't take it anymore. Once locked up in their separate houses all three begin to reflect on the things they have lost. The play explores the idea that only by missing something can we know its value. Both plays will be available to stream online from Saturday 27th February |
In the Morning We Are Free - Hulme Community
The end of lockdown has been announced, tomorrow the country is free. Paul, Charlotte and John lie awake in their separate homes. Their minds are racing. They feel as though they are hurtling towards dawn and aren't sure if they are ready for the day. |
We're offering a series of free online workshops for artists and those who are interested in becoming a community arts worker. These workshops are open to individuals from diverse backgrounds who want to learn more about writing proposals and funding applications, creating digital content for social media, live streaming, community engagement, and project management. There are the 3 workshops planned for this year, and more will be coming in 2021:
We’re also offering £50 bursaries to help with data costs for people who can commit to at least 3 workshops. To apply for this, or if you have any questions, please contact Nuria at production@shebaarts.com before 22 Nov.
- 25 NOV - "How to create and market digital content" led by James Shaw - Eventbrite link here.
- 2 DEC - "Live streaming through Facebook and Youtube" led by Dee Dixon - Eventbrite link here.
- 9 DEC - "An introduction to proposal writing, Arts Council Project Grants and DYCP" - Eventbrite link here.
We’re also offering £50 bursaries to help with data costs for people who can commit to at least 3 workshops. To apply for this, or if you have any questions, please contact Nuria at production@shebaarts.com before 22 Nov.
5th seminar on diversity in the arts, blackness, dividing terms such as BAME and other issues.
14th October 2pm
14th October 2pm
Next seminar on Diversity in the Arts, 21 August, 2-4 pm on Sheba Arts Facebook page.
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From 17th -23rd August we invite you to join our digital festival, showcasing exciting new work, from the safety of your own home!
Join us for a week of original poetry, visual art, animation, digital immersive theatre, live music and film! We will be showcasing the original work created by our 10 commissioned artists and we’ll be hosting conversations so you can hear the stories behind their work. The festival will launch on Monday 17th August at 6pm with an evening of live music. More details will be released soon. Follow us on Facebook more announcements nearer the time. Diversity and Grassroot Self-agency; Challenges and Solutions (2) A panel of female black artists and arts leaders share their artistic journey and their understanding of the barriers which prevent equal representation in the arts. 10 July 2-4 pm on Sheba Arts Facebook page Watch the video on the link below: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=308813023590267 |
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Diversity and Grassroot Self-agency; Challenges and Solutions (1)
A panel of academics, artists and community facilitators will share their understanding of the barriers which prevent equal representation in the arts. Friday 26th June, 2-4 pm We are delighted to invite you to the virtual launch of Gardens of Babylon on the 11th of June at 11 am on our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/ShebaArts/ Please invite your friends and stay tuned. Launch Event; Gardens of Babylon Digital Exhibition 28 March 2020 Manchester Central Library |
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We are looking for Persian (Farsi) speaking children up to the age of 15 for a poetry and music workshop, part of a project about Iranian heritage. In collaboration with Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relation Centre. Date: 19 January 2020, 2-4 pm Address: Stockport friends meeting house, 2 Cooper Street, SK1 3DW Facilitated by Arian Sadr, Mahboobeh Rajabi کلاس شعر و موسیقی برای کودکان و نوجوانان 5 تا 15سال 19 ژانویه ساعت 2-4 این کلاس بخشی از یک پروژه به نام باغ های بابل با همکاری کتابخانه مرکزی منچستر است. برای کسب اطلاعات بیشتر و ثبت نام با ایمیل یا شماره تلفن زیر تماس بگیرید. هزینه رفت و آمد برای شرکت در کلاس پرداخت می شود. Admin@shebaarts.com Tel: 07424851798 |
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Women of Freedom Square, a play about Iranian women and their fight for freedom
30th January 2020, 7.30 pm, Kings Arms Salford Book your tickets here To celebrate the 25th birthday of The National Lottery, we offer 10 free ticket to the public. To book your ticket send us an email and we will reserve you a place. Admin@shebaarts.com |
Kurdish Song and Music Workshop, part of Gardens of Babylon.
A project about Iranian and Kurdish immigrants in Manchester
To book your place drop us an email: admin@shebaarts.com
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Bring Me the Mountain is a work in progress in collaboration with the New Adelphi Studio, Salford University. This piece has been inspired by Freshet's first solo show 'One More Push' which was an autobiographical piece. Bring Me the Mountain is the story of an ethnic woman who is struggling with mental health while trying to find her feet and go back to work. 4th October 2019 7.PM |
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Dance Away the Spiders
This piece explores repression, resistance, trauma and immigration from the perspectives of a group of young refugee women. This performance is a celebration of the participants’ home nations and different cultures. Using visual art, textile art, dance and movement, Dance Away The Spiders creates a liberating performance for both participants and audience members. Full Performance in Cathedral Gardens Saturday 12 October 4.00 PM FREE EVENT |
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In honour of Refugee Week 2019, Sheba Arts presented the Diversity Celebration in St Peter's Parish Centre, Stockport. We profoundly honoured to be supported by the Stockport City Council. Click on the picture for the information. |
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