Starting Out 2008
Starting Out 2008
This course ran in March 2008 - here are some photos from one of the training days:
Course has started at the Courtyard Arts Centre - please find documents related to the training at the foot of this webpage.
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4 day training course for artists intending to make a living from their work.
Run by Herefordshire Creative Industries – the county agency supporting artists and crafts people.
The course is tutored by local artists and gives you practical information about how to:
1. Apply for grants
2. Sell at fairs and trade shows
3. Earn money in schools
4. Price your work
5. Set up and run community projects
6. Work with galleries
The course builds confidence and enthusiasm whilst expanding your local network and giving you lots of information about how to make your creative career happen.
One of the most valuable aspects of the course is the chance to meet artists and crafts people who are supporting themselves through their creativity.
“I feel more inspired to do something with my craft. It helped me think about new routes to take such as participatory arts. I feel I know who to contact when I need advice on something”. Starting Out participant.
Herefordshire Creative Industries runs the High Town Craft Market, can give advice on funding sources and is involved in the h-Art Week and the Contemporary Craft Fair.
The course is about the business of being an artist, about what you need to know and who you need to know to be successful.
The Details:
The 4 day course will run on Thursdays – first one Feb 28th then March 6th, 13th and 20th at The Courtyard Arts Centre, Hereford. 10 to 4pm
Cost: £30 in total (discounted to £15 if you are a current student of Hereford College of Art and Design)
Entry is by application form – download from www.creativeherefordshire.co.uk or request one by email adawson@herefordshire.gov.uk
Deadline: Application plus two pictures of your work plus cheque to be sent to Creative Industries by 14th February 2008
For an informal conversation about the course and how it might benefit you please call Creative Industries Officer Andy Dawson on 01432 383064
Related Documents
prospective galleries ACE criteria and ambitions gallery owning pricing handout prospective galleries
