Isaac Blake's Blog (113)

ISAAC BLAKE – TRAINED ROMED MEDIATOR

Isaac Blake is now fully trained through ROMED and ACERT as a Mediator. This means that Isaac can facilitate solutions and negotiations between the Gypsy, Roma & Traveller communities and other groups, such as local authorities.

Isaac has already been using these skills to support the Welsh Government with consultation following some controversial…

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Added by Isaac Blake on April 26, 2014 at 4:30 — No Comments

EXCITING FREE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN A DESIGN-A-POSTCARD COMPETITION

Wales is a beacon of excellence in the promotion of equality of opportunity for all and for inclusive practices across services. Join us again in 2014 for a celebration of this and more.

Throughout Wales, there will be a variety of events taking place to celebrate the rich culture and heritage of the Gypsy, Roma & Traveller communities. There will…

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Added by Isaac Blake on March 10, 2014 at 3:37 — No Comments

‘FAMILY LINES, FAMILY TRAILS’

The Romani Cultural & Arts Company has received £84,700 from Heritage Lottery Fund for an exciting new project, Family Lines, Family Trails, in South Wales. Thanks to this second grant from the HLF, Isaac Blake and The Romani Cultural & Arts Company are able to continue their excellent work charting the stories and heritage of some prominent Gypsy and…

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Added by Isaac Blake on February 20, 2014 at 2:46 — No Comments

MYTHS AROUND ‘GYPSY CHILD STEALING’ BY DR ADRIAN MARSH

Dr Adrian Marsh Researcher in Romani Studies said: ”The revival of the mediaeval myths around ‘Gypsy child stealing’ again point to longevity of these stereotypes through periods of historical crisis. Romani history is punctuated by outbreaks of violence and generalised persecution from non-Romani populations, in a cycle of relationships that…

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Added by Isaac Blake on October 26, 2013 at 7:44 — No Comments

ROMANI CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSIONS STUDY INTO THE SKILLS AND TRADE CULTURE OF GYPSIES AND TRAVELLERS.

Image: © Romani Cultural & Arts Company 2013

The Romani Cultural Arts Company has published a report following extensive research by a local lawyer into the skills and trade culture of the South East Wales GT communities. Jyoti Preet-Ryatt is a professional with years of experience in supporting local communities and authorities with…

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Added by Isaac Blake on August 30, 2013 at 3:07 — No Comments

DANIEL BAKER’S ‘SHINE’ TO BE HOSTED BY NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FOR WALES

This exhibition of commissioned artworks by the Romani artist Daniel Baker examines the aesthetic power and wider influence of Romani visuality across the boundaries of culture and language. The Romani Cultural & Arts Company is proud to announce that the exhibition will move to Ty Hywel at The National Assembly for Wales in September…

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Added by Isaac Blake on August 30, 2013 at 2:59 — No Comments

The Story of Gypsies & Travellers in Cardiff

Friday 12th July 2013, 10am - 12 noon - Cardiff Story, Cardiff

Dear All

The Story of Gypsies & Travellers in Cardiff. The Romani Cultural and Arts Company invites you to the launch of ‘TALES FROM THE TRAILER’, an exciting innovative exhibition that captures 20 distinct stories from the cultures of 2 very different Gypsy and Traveller…

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Added by Isaac Blake on July 10, 2013 at 11:25 — No Comments

Shine - Exploring the Power and influence of Romani Visual Culture

Date: 22 June – 13 July 2013

Venue: The Riverfront, Bristol Packet Wharf, Newport NP20 1HG

Admission: FREE

Organisers – The Romani Cultural & Arts Company

The aim of the exhibition is to stimulate discussion and participation amongst the Gypsy,…

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Added by Isaac Blake on July 1, 2013 at 4:10 — No Comments

Shine

Monday 24th June 2013, 7pm-9pm, Riverfront, Newport

Shine

Exploring the Power and influence of Romani Visual Culture

The Romani Cultural & Arts Company is delighted to invite you to a private viewing and launch of ‘Shine’. This is an exhibition of newly commissioned…

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Added by Isaac Blake on June 9, 2013 at 7:49 — No Comments

A FREE FUN INCLUSIVE DAY FOR EVERY ONE!

Think you know what a Gypsy, Roma and Traveller are?

Wednesday 5th June 2013

St David's Hall - 10.30 – 4pm

Challenge your opinions, indulge in the culture and share in the activities that demonstrate a rich cultural heritage within Wales. 

Films,…

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Added by Isaac Blake on February 27, 2013 at 2:26 — No Comments

HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY EXHIBITION FOCUSES ON GYPSY ROMA TRAVELLER COMMUNITY

An exhibition providing an insight into the Gypsy Roma Traveller community is being held in Barry to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day.

The ‘Building Bridges‘ exhibition at Art Central gallery, Barry Town Hall, King Square, Barry, will run from Saturday 19 January to Saturday 23 February.

Isaac Blake, director of the Romani Cultural…

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Added by Isaac Blake on February 12, 2013 at 22:14 — No Comments

The BBC Wales Charity Message....

The BBC Wales Charity Message for July 2012 was on behalf of Romani Arts. There was a broadcast in the week beginning Monday 23 July 2012 on BBC Radio Wales.

About the Charity

The Romani Cultural and Arts Company was established in 2009 by Isaac Blake (a Romany Gypsy himself). Isaac trained as a dancer at Laban in London and…

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Added by Isaac Blake on January 10, 2013 at 0:42 — No Comments

SHINE: EXPLORING THE POWER AND INFLUENCE OF ROMANI VISUAL CULTURE BY DANIEL BAKER

Date: 21 June – 13 July 2013

Venue: The Riverfront, Bristol Packet Wharf, Newport NP20 1HG

Admission: FREE

Organisers – The Romani Cultural & Arts Company

The aim of the exhibition is to stimulate discussion and participation amongst the Gypsy, Roma,…

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Added by Isaac Blake on January 8, 2013 at 2:10 — No Comments

ARTS REVIEW HAS UNCOVERED NOTHING BUT PRAISE…..

A recent report for the Arts Council Of Wales entitled Beyond the Stereotypes:



A review of Gypsies/Roma/Travellers and the Arts in Wales acknowledged the impact of the work of the Romani Cultural & Arts Company and made a clear recommendat

ion that organisations working for and within the…
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Added by Isaac Blake on December 17, 2012 at 7:58 — No Comments

O BRISHINDESKERIATAR / FROM THE RAINBOW

AN INSTALLATION OF NEW WORKS BY DELAINE LE BAS WITH DAMIAN JAMES LE BAS

PREVIEW AND PERFORMANCE: FRIDAY 15 JUNE, 6-8PM

EXHIBITION: 16 – 30 JUNE 2012

ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE: FRIDAY 22 JUNE, 6-8PM

THE CARDIFF STORY, OLD LIBRARY, THE HAYES, CARDIFF

The speech of the…

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Added by Isaac Blake on June 9, 2012 at 7:52 — No Comments

THINK YOU KNOW WHAT A GYPSY, ROMA AND TRAVELLER ARE?

ON MONDAY 25 JUNE 2012 ST DAVID’S HALL – 10.00 AM – 4PM

Challenge your opinions, indulge in the culture and share in the activities that demonstrate a rich cultural heritage within Wales. Its free to adults and children alike.

Films, live performances, art, and exhibitions that showcase the cultural diversity of the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community in Wales.

You will be astonished and engaged by the amazing…

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Added by Isaac Blake on April 10, 2012 at 2:18 — No Comments

GYPSY ROMA TRAVELLER HISTORY MONTH – DESIGN A T-SHIRT COMPETITION 2012

The judging of the all Wales ‘Design a T shirt competition’, set up  in order to advertise the Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month gala event on 25th June (open to everyone!) at St David’s Hall, Cardiff was a great success.

There were over 500 entries from Primary schools that celebrated Gypsy Roma and Traveller culture and demonstrated…

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Added by Isaac Blake on April 10, 2012 at 2:16 — No Comments

GYPSY, ROMA & TRAVELLER HISTORY MONTH – NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM

Date: Friday 22nd June 2012 (9.30am – 5.00pm)

Venue: City Hall, Cardiff Admission:

FREE (Registration only)

The National Symposium is a development of the annual Gypsy, Roma & Traveller Workshop that encourages members from Local Authority, Central Government and GRT communities to discuss openly the challenges experienced in accessing services and provision. The previous annual workshops, held in Newport have been aimed at promoting a better…

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Added by Isaac Blake on April 10, 2012 at 2:00 — No Comments

10 DOWNING STREET!

Out of nearly 162,000 charities throughout the UK, a select number of those were invited to No 10 Downing street as an appreciation of the Charitable work done with Children in the countries regions.

Isaac Blake, Director of the Romani Arts Company was one of the select delegates that had the opportunity to meet with the Prime Minister and his wife at Number…

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Added by Isaac Blake on February 13, 2012 at 23:35 — No Comments

EXCLUSIVE JUNE OPPORTUNITY!

Don’t Miss Out…

For the month of June 2012 we are lucky to have the cultural and exciting Le Bas Family visiting South Wales for their involvement in the 2012 GRT History Month. While here, they have agreed to offer their vast cultural experience and knowledge and exciting work programmes to mainstream schools and alike.

Please don’t miss out on this…

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Added by Isaac Blake on January 15, 2012 at 20:07 — No Comments

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