SEFAN aims are to:
support the development of those working in the sector in the South East of England
promote Folk Arts to audiences, artists, venues and educationalists
represent Folk Arts to ACE,SE and the arts and education sectors
widen access and participation in Folk Arts in region
nuture the grass roots and voluntary organisations in the region
gather and disseminate information to support our members
We aim to be the first port of call for Traditional and Folk Arts information in the SE.
SEFAN exists with NO core-funding
Please join the Network and support all we do
BENEFITS
We don't expect you to support us for nothing ~
Become a member of the Network and we'll do our best to help and support you in return!
Subscribing to the Network will get you ......
On the SEFAN WEBSITE
The two DIRECTORIES:
1. the A- Z INDEX
Group A: Listing in the two SEFAN directories. A Network Member can list themself ~ plus up to 3 different outfits to which they belong, all for the same subscription!
Group B: Enhanced presence on the two SEFAN directories, with a click-thro' live logo link. PLUS a couple of sentences of introduction on an entry.
Contact person/s can also be listed in main section should they have other groups / bands etc.
2. the CATOREGORIES Index lists our members by ACTIVITY for easier searches.
A GREAT place to be if you are a performer / or a promoter interested in reaching new audiences!
Group A: Entries link back to contact details in the main A-Z directory.
Group B: Entries repeat the Enhanced presence of the A-Z directory.
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The WHAT'S ON page
Events, workshops, festivals etc.+ links added to the What's On page. ONLY NETWORK MEMBERS have live links.
ONLY Members can also get a link to further details, posters etc. on the Bulletin Board.
Folk Clubs in the Network can now tell us their Guests - they'll get listed on the What's On page too.
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The BULLETIN BOARD page. A place for extra information, linking from other pages. Somewhere for images / posters / full programmes and dates.
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The NEWS page. For general announcements, updates and news items from SEFAN and its members.
When you first join, a welcome and introduction is sent to the existing membership so that they know who you are and what you do. Then you'll start to receive regular SEFAN Bulletins ...
The EMAIL BULLETINS.
Information from members goes out to the whole membership ...
- Gig and workshop ANNOUNCEMENTS from within the Network only.
Members are asked to further disseminate information where they think appropriate - which is great for reaching new people.
- Information and advice sharing.
- Job and gigging opportunities.
- The SEFAN 'GLEANINGS' service: E-Digests and bulletins from FAE / VAN / Arts Council England's ArtsNews and ArtsJobs / DSC / Cultural Diversity South East / Artsadmin / All Ways Learning etc. stripped out for content pertinent to our Traditional Arts interests: important voluntary sector information: funding sources: job opportunities etc. So you don't have to receive and read them all yourself - we do it for you!
SEFAN does not have a chat-room or an e-group where members post direct.
The opt-in (non-member) E-DIGEST Listings Service.
What's On listings for upcoming fortnight goes out as e-digest mailing every Thursday.
Occasional additional E-Digests for SEFAN members' Announcements / late news etc.
Networking and Collaboration. Plus opportunities for involvement in suitable upcoming projects.
Help and advice on all topics regarding the sector.
Help and advice with funding applications.
(including a one-to-one surgery session on a specific application if required).
SEFAN resource library. Plus access to SEFAN-ONLY information not posted on the website (see information lists)