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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£475.2K
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Spending
£197.4K
Public benefits
The public benefit that flows from our purposes include: artists and the wider public having the opportunity to develop their printmaking knowledge, understanding and skills through universal access to the widest range of specialist print making equipment in Ireland; artists being able to develop their artistic practice in techniques that
require specialist equipment; people engaging in active learning which enables them to express themselves creatively through traditional and innovative printmaking processes and techniques; developing greater appreciation, understanding and knowledge of the visual arts for adults, young people and disadvantaged groups through active creative engagement and exposure to high quality examples of printmaking by regional, national and international artists in a range of venues including non-gallery settings ; the development of personal confidence, intrinsic motivation and self-efficacy through participation in printmaking activities that develop new skills, counter isolation and encourage repeated engagement; strengthening of communication and interpersonal skills development as a direct result of the increased social interaction that is fostered through communal activity in Seacourt; pupils, students and young people increasing their knowledge and skills through our professional development programmes including work experience, internship and graduate support which contribute to improved educational outcomes, greater career choice and employability; Artists and the public being exposed to arts practices from outside the UK through our international artist residency programme which facilitates cultural exchange and knowledge transfer; learning how to use safer printmaking techniques that substantially reduce risk to health and the environment; people with disabilities or health support needs having printmaking processes adapted to their specific needs which supports and enhances their creative self-expression. We demonstrate how we benefit the public by: recording and analysing quantitative data in relation to the use of our facility; uptake of classes and workshops; visitors to exhibitions, audiences attending talks and demonstrations and the use of adapted print techniques. Direct feedback is used to measure participants’ experiences. Qualitative data and wellbeing questionnaires are analysed to determine impact on self-efficacy, confidence and social isolation. We record and publish numbers participating in our professional development programmes. We believe the benefits we provide significantly outweigh any harm which may be caused by using or participating in our workshops. We minimise potential risks through the consistent application of clear policies and procedures. We ensure everyone using our facility receives training in the safe use of equipment and tools. We reduce risk from chemicals and solvents by restricting their use and promoting safer and environmentally sound practices. Our fire alarm system and fire-fighting equipment meets statutory standards and is tested annually. Clear signage indicates safe exit points. Seacourt's beneficiaries include the general public, artists and printmakers, carers, children aged 5-13, course participants, people from ethnic minorities, Seacourt members, project participants, people with learning disabilities, people with mental health issues, older people, people with physical disabilities and young people aged 14-25. Any private benefit is incidental to the main work of our charity. Members or guests who facilitate a part of our education programmes or workshops can benefit by being paid a standard facilitation fee. Members may benefit from the incidental sale of their work through exhibitions. Individual members may benefit from being paid agreed fees to further research specific safer printing techniques.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Our objects are delivered through three strands 1) Art, 2) Participation and 3) Research. The aims of Strand One (Art) is to: Maintain and expand the range of quality printmaking resources available at Seacourt Deliver training that supports skill development and professional development of artists Create opportunities through which to encourage
participation in printmaking Provide exhibition platforms at local national and international levels Identify and create opportunities for print-based commissions and projects Facilitate cultural exchange through artist in residence opportunities The aims of Strand Two (Participation) is to: Provide artist talks for both printmakers and the wider public Provide participation programmes in a range of printmaking skills at Seacourt Provide participation programmes suitable for outreach Provide consultation based participation programmes to community, health and educational groups The aims of Strand Three (Research) is to: Maintain and expand the range of safer printmaking processes available at SPW Research the adaption of safer printmaking techniques to suit the widest range of abilities Provide symposia and conferences that support Seacourt’s core aims
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
Who the charity helps
- Asylum seekers/refugees
- Carers
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Ethnic minorities
- General public
- Learning disabilities
- Men
- Mental health
- Older people
- Physical disabilities
- Specific areas of deprivation
- Unemployed/low income
- Volunteers
- Women
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Arts
- Community development
- Community enterprise
- Cultural
- Economic development
- Education/training
- Heritage/historical
- Urban development
- Volunteer development
- Youth development
