Navigate rejection and success, explore the unknowns with curiosity. Asking for help, and helping others. Identify barriers, find solutions and commit to taking action!
Learn the art of turning your proposal into a captivating pitch. Refine your ideas, share progress and take your ideas to the next level.
This session will focus on polishing your project proposals and how to communicate your ideas in a succinct and compelling way. We will check in on what we’ve learned in previous sessions, hone pitching skills together, and refine projects ready to be shared. We hope you will leave this session with the confidence to pitch your work and be on your way to securing your next opportunity.
In this series of sessions created for HOME, Short Supply will support Manchester Open and regional artists on their own creative journey from goal to realisation, sharing their building blocks for developing your art practice and career growth.
The final workshop will be followed by a social in the ground-floor bar from 19.30.
Whether artists are at the very start of their journey or just looking to recentre themselves for 2024, there’s something for everyone in these casual and collaborative sessions.
What can artists expect: Tips to uncover your interests and goals, idea generation, project planning and writing proposals, building resilience and navigating challenges, activities alone and in groups and peer-led learning. There will be pizza, post-it notes and fancy pens!
About Short Supply
Short Supply is an artist-led organisation based in the North West of England that creates opportunities for emerging artists within an increasingly competitive industry, producing exhibitions, talks and workshops that address the barriers creatives face to employment and education. Short Supply are well known regionally and nationally across the UK for their practical advice and playful energy – artist development and grins guaranteed!
www.shortsupply.org
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Workshop Series
Session 1: START SOMEWHERE – Building Confidence to Begin
Mon 12 Feb, 18.00-20.00
Explore your relationship with your practice, discover your strengths, and set the stage for a fulfilling journey.
Session 2: FIND YOUR RHYTHM – Finding Your Creative Voice
Mon 26 Feb, 18.00-20.00
Dive into the world of applying ideas and designing projects. Take your wants and needs from idea to reality.
Session 3: PEAKS AND TROUGHS – Building Resilience and Seeking Support
Mon 11 Feb, 18.00-20.00
Navigate rejection and success, explore the unknowns with curiosity. Asking for help, and helping others. Identify barriers, find solutions and commit to taking action!
Session 4: THE BIG PITCH – Transforming Proposals into Compelling Pitches
Mon 25 Mar, 18.00-20.00
Learn the art of turning your proposal into a captivating pitch. Refine your ideas, share progress and take your ideas to the next level.
Cohort Benefits:
Attend all 4 for a comprehensive journey, but each workshop offers standalone value!
Connect with a supportive community.
Develop crucial skills for success.
Register now! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to transform your ideas into reality.