We are really excited to launch our artist development opportunities for September – December 2021, an innovative programme of workshops for artists, lead by experienced professionals in the field. These workshops respond directly to our research on artist development needs published earlier this year.
All workshops are available on a pay what you can basis.
Programme overview:
Speedy Crits
Online
30 October, 1.00-2.00pm
10 November, 6.15-7.15pm
27 November, 1.00-2.00pm
For creatives based in Coventry and Warwickshire who are interested in receiving professional feedback about their art practice and work processes. Also for people interested to listen in and learn more about a particular art practice.
Sign up here
Navigating Disaster
Arcadia (upstairs)
October date tbc
9 November, 10.00am-1.00pm
For practicing artists, curators, event organisers, technicians, venue owners, based anywhere in the UK who are interested in learning, developing or honing their skills and knowledge about legal and moral practicalities concerning their art practice, exhibitions and public engagement work.
Sign up here
Photographing Your Artwork
Arcadia (upstairs)
22 October, 2.00-5.00pm
For visual artists based in Coventry and Warwickshire who are keen to develop their skills photographing their own (or others’) artwork, using professional equipment and lighting.
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Funding and Finance
Online
1 October, 12.00-2.30pm
16 November, 5.00-7.30pm
For visual artists or art organisers based anywhere in the UK who are looking to develop understanding of grant fundraising for the arts including preparing budgets and producing cashflows.
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Working In The Public Realm
Arcadia (upstairs)
26 October, 10.00am-1.00pm (option to stay until 2pm)
Working In The Public Realm is a collaborative group game following on from Navigating Disaster. It takes the players through different scenarios about working as an artist in the public realm, from commissioned installations to street-art activism.
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Writing About Art
Online
12 October, 5.00-7.30pm
26 November, 12.00-2.30pm
This workshop explores different art writing techniques. The first part of the session will focus on writing about your own art and the secondary part will look at how to write about other artists’ work. The workshop will also touch on how to make ‘the language of art’ accessible.
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Reaching Your Audience
Online
29 October, 10.00am-1.00pm
23 November, 5.00pm-8.00pm
For visual artists and creatives based anywhere in the UK who are keen to develop their skills in marketing, self-promotion and audience development. The opportunity to develop your skills and confidence in promoting yourself and your work effectively online and finding your target audience.
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