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Relational Dynamics Accredited Coaching Course
July 18, 2008 10:19
Brand new accredited coaching course for those in the creative industries...a unique take on leadership.
Artists/designer-makers required for Gallery TS1 Middlesbrough
July 15, 2008 13:02
Gallery TS1 Middlesbrough is a pioneering Creative Apprenticeship Scheme for young people not in education, employment or training (NEET). Modelled on a programme initially developed in Chicago - Middlesbrough Council’s Cultural Services have worked in partnership with Tees Valley Arts in order that the programme can expand its remarkable success in turning around young people’s lives.
Call for artists looking for Digital/New Media Training:
July 10, 2008 16:18
ISIS Arts is offering a limited amount of subsidised training opportunities for artists from the North East Region looking to update their digital/new media skills in a particular area.
Creative & Cultural Skills freelancers survey
July 2, 2008 11:18
CCSkills, the sector skills council for the creative and cultural industries want to hear from freelancers
Invitation to launch of new Business Link programme
July 16, 2008 09:38
Join us on Wednesday 23rd July at the Marriot Hotel MetroCentre for the launch of Business Link’s NOW North East Programme (www.nownortheast.co.uk). This year the programme will include content from the Entrepreneurs’ Forum’s ‘If we can, you can’ campaign (www.ifwecanyoucan.co.uk) to provide personal and practical perspectives from the region’s entrepreneurs. It will also be an opportunity to find out about future plans for ‘If we can, you can’.
Creative Choices portal from CCSkills
July 10, 2008 09:56
Creative Choices is for everyone who wants to work in the creative and cultural industries; or those wanting to move up. Creative Choicesº offers the tools to help individuals get on with their development; networks to help them get on with one another; and the knowledge to develop their skills and fuel their desire to succeed.
Dream of Being the next Mario Testino or David Bailey ?
July 10, 2008 09:50
If you answered yes to this question then Cleveland College of Art & Design is giving budding photographers the chance gain a nationally recognised qualification in Commercial Photography without having to give up the day job.
Artists Access to Art Colleges
July 9, 2008 16:02
The AA2A project offers artists & designer makers the opportunity toundertake a period of research orrealise a project using art college facilitieseg.workshops, IT facilities, lending library, & lecture programme
national skills academy up-date
July 2, 2008 16:48
an up-date on the development of the national skills academy from CCSkills, the sector skills council for the creative industries
Animate TV 2009: Call for proposals for artists and animators
June 4, 2008 11:49
Animate Projects invites UK based artists and animators to submit proposals for films to be broadcast on Channel 4 and 4mations, the new animation online channel that launches in September 2008.
The John Whiting Award - Deadline 18th August 2008
June 24, 2008 09:19
Award for writers of plays. For details see the members area of our website .
THE NATIONAL YOUTH JAZZ COLLECTIVE INVITES YOU TO HOST THEIR 2008-9 SERIES OF GIGS, WORKSHOPS AND JAM SESSIONS...
June 23, 2008 16:14
The National Youth Jazz Collective (NYJC) is looking for 5 regional organisations to each host a series of four jazz weekends between 1st September 2008 and 1st April 2009.
MAP - Take an Active Role
June 19, 2008 11:03
MAP is a network for artists across Tees Valley. MAP is looking for creative people with fresh ideas to become new members of MAP and have a say in what happens with the vibrant art scene in the Tees Valley.
Two Brazilian Theatre Masterclasses
June 9, 2008 13:04
A unique opportunity to work with five performance practitioners in their areas of expertise, covering contemporary and traditional Brazilian theatre practice. See the events area of our website for details.
Own-it: June newsletter out now
June 6, 2008 09:53
Own-it - Intellectual Property Advice for Creative Businesses.
Free advice, events and information for creative people on: Copyright, Design Rights, Patents, Trademarks, Branding, Confidentiality Agreements, Licensing, Royalties, Contracts.
Legal right to training time: Good news or bad?
June 4, 2008 12:44
Have Gordon Brown's controversial plans to give employees the right for time to train already set the alarm bells ringing? Louise Druce investigates. Download the full article here
MLA Announcement. (03 June 2008)
June 4, 2008 12:12
MLA has issued a press release which sets out the details of its significantly re-defined role, and new ways of working nationally and regionally.
June edition of Cinnamon newsletter out now
June 4, 2008 11:31
New title & launches for June, book offers,150 issues of Envoi,
Cinnamon Writing Awards, other writing opportunities download here
Free short courses for freelancers and SME's
May 28, 2008 11:00
10 week courses in crafts and media from Sunderland University. Details and booking form dowloadable from the events section in the members area of our website
NORTHERN ROCK FOUNDATION REOPENS FUNDING FOR CULTURE AND HERITAGE PROJECTS
May 16, 2008 16:21
Northern Rock Foundation is reopening its grants programme for high-quality and high-profile culture and heritage projects in North East England and Cumbria. The new funding – worth £2 million in 2008 – will support performing arts, contemporary craft, design and new media, museum and heritage exhibitions, festivals and collaborations as well as professional training for people working in these areas. The Foundation plans to invest in a wide range of imaginative and ambitious work, and to support creative talent in the region. Trustees expect to make their first grants in the reopened programme in July 2008.
Platform Arts Ltd. are pleased to inform artists of the expansion of their organisation with the construction of 12 purpose built studio spaces within Middlesbrough Railway Station. The work is due to be completed by August 2008.
May 14, 2008 12:13
To express an interest please email tonycharles616@hotmail.com
Interested parties will be asked to fill in a brief questionnaire and added to a list of artists.
Reasonable rates are being negotiated.
help for business start ups
May 12, 2008 10:20
For those of you in the early stages of setting up a business, these Business Link toolkits could be useful. Also on this site, downloadable info on a range of issues of relevance to established companies as well as business start ups.
Launch of skills reviews for built environment sector
May 7, 2008 13:28
Two reports by the National Heritage Training Group (NHTG) launched on Tuesday 29 April at The Prince of Wales’s Foundation for the Built Environment, highlight serious skills and knowledge gaps affecting specialist workers in England and building professionals working across the UK built heritage sector. Go to research section for more info
£6 Million to Develop Volunteering.
April 30, 2008 12:00
The Office of the Third Sector has announced that in response to the Commission on the Future of Volunteering report, “Manifesto for Change”, the Government will be providing £6m of new funding to develop opportunities for volunteering.
Could £60k Enable Your Creative Business to Compete With The Best?
April 17, 2008 12:14
Early stage investment finance for the design and creative sector is rare. Nstar Design and Creative Fund is a major new and innovative £2 million fund that intends to help the North East region be nationally and internationally recognised for its design and creative sector.
Need to raise funds? Join us and check out the resources section of our website.
April 17, 2008 08:18
Join NCSP as a full member , go to the resources section and dowload these excellent new resources - Researching Trusts and Foundations checklist; Funds listed alphabetically; Making a strong application checklist; Fundraising planning checklist. Enjoy!
Free support and guidance about intellectual property for north east creatives
April 16, 2008 15:03
Own-it North is a new project that provides intellectual property support and guidance to creative businesses in the North and North West of England.
Music for People with Complex needs
April 30, 2008 10:11
A practical guide for teachers and therapists working with people with complex needs