Youth Arts Project Management & Reflective Practice Training

Youth Arts Project Management and Reflective Practice* - 6-day Training Course

Dates: 14th & 15th September, 12th & 13th October, 15th & 16th November 2017, 10 am- 4.15 pm
Venue: Cockpit Arts, London

The course:

Exploring the philosophy and principles of youth arts, you will develop strategies and gain the skills needed to devise a youth arts project, with, for and by young people.

Designed for people working in the arts and cultural sector wanting to manage projects for young people, this six-day course will leave you fully equipped and inspired to successfully deliver your very own youth arts projects.

Exploring the philosophy and principles of youth arts, you will develop strategies and gain the skills needed to devise a youth arts project, with, for and by young people. You will be taken through from the initial ideas and planning stages, through to using professional artists, funding, marketing and evaluation.

Ideal if:

You want an in-depth, informative introduction to developing and running your own youth arts projects.

You will gain:
• The knowledge to plan and produce effective strategies
• Time to focus, explore and develop your thinking
• Tips on how to cost work and plan budgets
•Understanding on funding, from the Arts Council to the local shop
• Advice on how to use your resources wisely
• Familiarity with the principles and practice of equal opportunities
• Development through peer discussions with a close group of like-mind professionals
• Exploration around the intrinsic and extrinsic value of youth arts activity
• Real world learning
• Marketing and publicity know-how
• The art of creative evaluation: planning, delivery and development of future practice

Special Features:

A range of resources exclusive to you as an attendee, including the Get Sorted Budgeting and Fundraising guide.

Units:

14th & 15th September

Units 1 & 2 – Why youth arts? Developing Reflective Practice and project planning.

12th & 13th October

Units 3 & 4 – Budgeting and Fundraising

Limited spaces available as a stand alone 2 day course £200pp - contact Miranda Hewitt-Green for information

15th November

Unit 5 – Marketing in the youth arts and cultural sector

Limited spaces available as a stand alone 1 day course £130pp - contact Miranda Hewitt-Green for more information

16th November

Unit 6 – Evaluating Youth Arts

Limited spaces available as a stand alone 1 day course £130pp - contact Miranda Hewitt-Green for more information

What our previous attendees thought:

“I gained great insight – I felt it was in-depth and inspirational. A very enjoyable and informative course!” (Lisa Simmons, previous course participant)

The Cost:

This course is priced at £400, all inclusive of certification, lunch and refreshments for all six sessions.

Booking:

Book your place at http://www.artswork.org.uk/event/181/ or contact Miranda Hewitt-Green via miranda@artswork.org.uk / 02380 332491 for further advice and information. Limited bursaries are also available – please contact for further details.

* Please note that this course is non-accredited so there is no final submission

For more information visit http://www.artswork.org.uk/event/181/