Training: The National Arts Fundraising School

Finding funding is tough and is becoming more challenging. The National Arts Fundraising School takes individuals and their organisations to previously undreamt levels of fundraising in just 6 intensive, focused days. The next School is running 10 – 15 November 2019 in East Sussex More details online.

Training: Pre-Vocational Training in Urban and Contemporary Dance, Swindon Dance – open days

Swindon Dance Pre-Vocational Training Programme has open days for its Urban Dance and Contemporary Dance Programmes. More details at https://www.swindondance.org.uk/young-talented-dancers/level3-qualification-course/  

Pound Arts re-opens following renovation

Pound Arts Corhsam re-opened this week following extensive renovation work which has seen new heating, lighting and flooring installed across the site, giving the venue a fresh new look. The website and box office have also had a makeover.  

Training: Measuring Impact: Evaluating projects with, for and by young people

Takes place in Southampton on 8 October 2019. More details and booking on Eventbrite.

Training: Creative Consultation with Young People

Creative Consultation with Young People 23rd October 2019, 10 am – 4.15 pm, Watershed, Bristol Ensure your projects for young people remain dynamic and relevant, by embedding their voice across your work and the governance of your organisation. Explore effective consultation tools and discover meaningful, creative ways to communicate with young people. Learn to understand … Continue reading →

Networking: Arts & Health Creative Lab (primary focus on Gloucestershire)

This Arts & Health Creative Lab on 27 September 2019 will explore Arts and Health and Arts on Prescription with a focus on Gloucestershire’s delivery. The facilitators will share experiences from a number of different arts and health providers from the perspectives of practice and evidence. Aimed at: Arts on Prescription providers Artists and makers … Continue reading →

Funding: Paul Hamlyn Foundation – Access and Participation Fund

The Paul Hamlyn Fund has grants available for not-for-profit organisations, of any size, working anywhere in the UK, to test, implement and develop ambitious plans to widen access to and deepen participation in the arts. Priority will be given to projects working in areas of social and economic deprivation outside of London. Two types of … Continue reading →

Funding: The Backstage Trust

Funding for feasibility studies in England and Wales for capital projects, advice on fundraising and developing a case for support, advice and information to help with the professional development of small to medium sized arts organisations, and helps arts groups working with disadvantaged children and young people. Applications may be made at any time. Source … Continue reading →

Funding: Winston Churchill Memorial Trust – Travelling Fellowships for artists/makers and arts in the built environment

The Winston Churchill Trust awards travelling fellowships includes an artists and makers award category and is currently open for applications. If you are inspired by the work of overseas designers, have a project in mind to support craft skills or want to work with overseas craft people/designers and have a project in mind to advance practices in the … Continue reading →

Funding: Automation Prototypes

The South West Creative Technology Network (SWCTN) are looking to invest in prototypes that use creative technologies to deliver original processes, experiences, products, services or platforms within the field of automation. More information at https://swctn.org.uk/2019/07/29/automation-prototype-invitation-to-apply/ Closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 16th September 2019. Source and more details: AHSW