start Bulletin - November 2008
Rugby: Are you an Attention Seeker?
Feeling ignored by the people who matter?
If yes, then come to start’s ‘Are You An Attention Seeker’ training!
DATE CHANGE: 14th November 2008, 11am – 2.30pm, Rugby Art Gallery and Museum
This training will help get your work out there and to the attention of promoters, agents, galleries, labels, and more. Whatever work you produce, it is vital to find a strategy to get it out into the public eye, whether you do this directly or via a third party who will represent and market your work.
This training will help you with the following:
- Who to get the attention of
- How to approach them
- What to approach them with
- How to make your work stand out from the rest
- How to follow up, get feedback and expand your network
To book email start@artworks-mk.co.uk or call 01908 608108
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Milton Keynes: The Business of Music
Thursday 20th November 2008, The Stables, Wavendon
TRAINING NOW FULLY BOOKED.
If you wanted to book, but didn't get round to it you can always go on the reserve list by emailing start@artworks-mk.co.uk or calling 01908 608108.
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Milton Keynes: Next Arty Party!
DATE CHANGE: Tuesday 9th December 2008, 6pm - 8pm @ The Function Room, Eaglestone Restaurant, Milton Keynes Hospital, Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD
stArt, Inter-Action MK, Milton Keynes Gallery, Milton Keynes Theatre, Adult Continuing Education, MK Arts for Health and artworks-MK are pleased to be hosting the third ‘Arty Party’ – the quarterly mixer for creative people in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas. The party is open to:
- Actors and performing artists
- Musicians
- Dancers
- Film and TV Professionals
- Photographers
- Writers and Poets
- Designers
- Visual Artists
- Live Artists
- Craft practitioners
It presents a chance to meet other people and organisations working in the creative and cultural scene locally. Whether you want to share ideas, share contact details or simply enjoy the party – we’d love to see you there! RSVP: start@artworks-mk.co.uk
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Rugby: THE CHRISTMAS STARTY PARTY
4th December 2008, 6pm – 8pm, Rugby Art Gallery and Museum
Come along, enjoy the party and mingle with other creatives! Share What You Do! Bring your business cards, art-postcards or images of your work to introduce people to what you do.
Book a Speed Surgery Session: There will be an opportunity to book a speed surgery with stArt - a 10-minute informal chat on whatever questions you may have around developing your practice or creative business. You can book on arrival so arrive early to avoid disappointment.
To rsvp for the party email start@artworks-mk.co.uk or call 01908 608108.
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High Wycombe: Arts4Everyone Community Party and Creative Showcase
5th & 6th December 2008 (10am on 5th and 12pm on 6th), St Johns Church, High Wycombe
This event will feature Arts4Every1 members and other artists and groups in a collaborative event to celebrate the creative and community spirit of the people of Wycombe District.
It will give visual artists and crafts people the opportunity to sell and promote their works of art over a two day period.
We are also looking to hold concerts and performances from drama and music groups on Friday and Saturday evening.
On Friday during the day there will be a number of presentations and discussions on the subject of art, business and creativity.
With support from Creative Bucks, Arts4Every1 is hosting a free business advice event with start. The event features presentations, FREE 10 minute consultancy chats, and opportunities for a FREE, one-to-one, 1 hour session, at a future date
Start will be available on Friday 5th from 11.30am - 2pm.
For more information please call 01494 883163 or email: info@arts4every1.info, www.arts4every1.info
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Fundraising
Rugby: 10th December 2008, 11am - 4pm
Milton Keynes: 11th December 2008, 11am - 4pm
Need to raise funds for your project? Need advice on where to go for funding and on how to write a successful fundraising application?
This training is for anyone running or thinking of starting a creative project or enterprise that needs funding or finance.
The training will cover:
• How to plan a fundraising strategy
• Identifying the best funding sources for your project
• How to write a successful funding application
The training will be run by Adrian Court, a producer, choreographer, visual artist and successful fundraiser
To book email start@artworks-mk.co.uk or call 01908 608108
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Exhibition and Selling: The Eclectic Arts Market needs you!
The Eclectic Arts Market are looking for people to hold stalls at their arts market being held at York House in Stony Stratford on 6th December 2008.
The stalls are £20.00 each and the market will open from 11 – 3. The aim of the market is to provide local artists and crafts people an opportunity to showcase their work. Anything you make on sales is yours to keep as we are not looking to take a percentage, the only cost involved is the price of the stall which we require in advance.
There are a limited number of spaces available. To register your interest and to receive your booking form please email us at eclecticartsmarket@googlemail.com
Please send us examples of your work that you wish to sell, preferably jpeg file.
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Coriandr - handmade goodness for the UK
If you've got a crafty streak and fancy selling your creations to the world then head over to www.coriandr.com and get involved with Coriandr, UK's new online art and craft marketplace. Featuring a great search engine, intuitive shop management tools and listing process, fully integrated with Paypal, and open to anyone who can make pretty, handmade things; Coriandr is working really hard to promote the UK craft scene to the rest of the world!
Registering costs the princely sum of “nothing”, and sellers will get their own customisable shop, along with a unique web address (e.g. myshop.coriandr.com). The only cost for using Coriandr is the 5% commission charge you'll receive when you make a sale!
www.coriandr.com
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