06Oct

Do you work within the Arts, make films, write poems or play in a band? Fallen in love with carnival, admire public art, adore the outdoors or just live for festivals. Do you teach, run a theatre or just want to take part ??

Are you a policy or decision maker, do you run your own creative business, work within the community, education or public sector, or are part of the Heritage, Economic, Leisure or Tourism industries?

If you have answered yes to any of these then this is an event not to be missed.

This FREE conference is open to all and includes a range of engaging presentations and workshops that demonstrate the capabilities of the Arts and Creative Industries, and provide guidance and information on ways to improve financial opportunities.

We will also give ideas on sustaining your organisation, finding volunteers, bring creativity into education, attracting that dream audience, and not forgetting – give you a memorable experience in the process.

Speaking at the event will be a range of Arts and Creative Industry organisations including:

Audiences South West
Bristol Music Foundation
The National Campaign for the Arts
South West Design Hub
Business Link
Somerset Partnerships Art Education Agency
Somerset Thrive
Local Authorities and businesses
The Somerset Social Impact of the Arts study results

And many more

Workshops and activities cover such subjects as:

Business, marketing and funding surgeries – available to answer your questions, regeneration and the Creative sector, Arts in education, advice on encouraging volunteering, Cultural Olympiad discussions, Disability Arts and Arts and Disability, film making, public art, The University of Somerset initiative, the music industry, live performance, music and dance – and so much more we just can not fit it all on this email !

To register please email rjjones@somerset.gov.uk or phone 01278 454 602.

For directions please see http://www.fleetairarm.com/en-GB/contact.aspx

For those seeking accommodation on the evening of the 5th October, there are Travelodge’s and Bed and Breakfasts in the local Yeovil area.

More information will be available soon, keep looking at www.somersetarts.com – under the ‘news’ section.

09.45AM - 05:00PM |