Description
WELCOME TO BCA!
BCA is a space for young creatives to come together, share ideas, network, get their work seen and get a head start in their respective industries.
What makes BCA special in comparison to other arts societies is that we don’t place an emphasis on one creative discipline. Instead, we welcome students from all creative backgrounds to come together, creating a unique community where you can benefit from other students’ knowledge and skills in different areas, as well as giving you a platform to share your work and projects, and to collaborate with others. We want BCA’s community to grow into a centralised networking hub for all creatives who need other artists to collaborate with.
We want to encourage your creative endeavours and make sure that what you create with us will allow you to get a footing in your respective industries, which is why we dedicate a portion of the society’s budget to funding your projects. Our pitching sessions give you the chance to pitch your projects, where BCA members will then vote to decide who will receive financial funding. In addition, all BCA member projects, regardless of whether they received funding or not, have the option to be shown at our annual BCA exhibition, allowing you to show your work to friends, family and invited industry professionals. We also have our monthly newsletter, giving you a space to share your projects and advertise support that you need, as well as our growing Instagram and YouTube pages.
Throughout the year, BCA will be hosting a range of industry talks, screenings and workshops (led by both professionals and students), increasing your employability in your respective industries, whilst also giving you chance to meet, connect and make friends with other creatives, and try out other art forms in a judgement-free zone.
Our membership
Our £10 yearly membership will give you:
1. Invitation to our pitching sessions, giving you the opportunity to pitch your creative projects and a chance to receive funding, as well as being able to show your projects at our yearly BCA exhibition
2. Subscription to our monthly newsletter – this is where we will give you all the details for exclusive events, opportunities, and showcase projects by you, our BCA members!
3. Access to our BCA WhatsApp groupchat, a space to connect with other creatives and hear about upcoming events and socials
4. Discounted/ free tickets to a range of industry talks, music events, film screenings and performances in collaboration with other creative societies
Your 25/26 committee
President – Tadi Kamwendo
Vice President – Mollie Furey
Secretary – Bhavna Bhaskaran
Treasurer – Julia Jeziorny
Events Manager – Charlotte Clancy
Equality Rep. – Aaliyah Henry-Martin
Social Media Manager – Grey Jackson
Feel free to come to any of us throughout the year with any queries you may have, or just to say hi! You can also email us at bristolcollaborativearts@gmail.com or reach out via our Instagram
Terms and conditions
Click here to view terms and conditions
Membership Fee Inclusions
Prior to signing up to a Club or Society speak to the Committee to find out what your membership includes and if there are any further expenses throughout the year.
Service Standards
All Club or Society members can expect to receive:
- The opportunity to attend regular meetings, events, activities, trips and socials as arranged.
- The opportunity to stand for a committee position or vote in their elections (Bristol students only).
- For Sports Club – to attend regular training sessions and have the opportunity to be selected for the teams.
Code of Conduct
When joining a club or society you are agreeing to abide by the constitution, general rules, regulations and policies of University of Bristol Students’ Union and also the Club or Society Code of Conduct which sets out the level of behaviour & discipline expected of all Club & Society members.
Refund Policy
Any customer who pays for a membership subscription to a Bristol SU Society, Sports Club, Student Media and initiatives has a 14 day cooling off period from the time and date of purchase during which they have the right to cancel the subscription and receive a full refund. If you do decide to cancel within the 14 days, Bristol SU will refund your payment within a further 30 days of the cancellation. To request a refund please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk
Data sharing (Sports Club members only)
Please be aware that Bristol SU may share data relating to the members of its sports clubs with the Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health (a department of the University). This information may be used for the purposes of communicating direct with these members and/or to cross-reference against SEH's Sports Pass membership records.
As part of Bristol SU's membership of British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Bristol SU may have to share data on to its sports clubs members so BUCS can, from time to time, communicate with these members.
Data sharing (Societies members only)
If you're joining one of the societies listed below please be aware that your name and email address will be shared with Bristol Hub for the purpose of keeping you up to date with their activities through their email “The Week”:
AIESEC Bristol, AMICUS Bristol, Anti-Slavery Society, Bristol Feminists, Bristol Friends of MSF, Bristol Marrow, Bristol Social Enterprise Society, Bristol Student Action for Refugees, Bristol University Amnesty International, Conservation Group, Bristol University Oxfam Group, Bristol University Sustainability Team, Bristol Volunteers for Development Abroad, Engineers Without Borders, Howard League for Penal Reform Student Society, International Affairs Society, Medsin Bristol, Model United Nations, and Vegetarian and Vegan Society.
For more information on Bristol Hub visit: http://www.bristolhub.org.
If you do not want your details shared with the Hub please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk.
These terms shall be governed by English law and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. Nothing in these terms shall exclude liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.
