This is a free event but limited places are available and booking is required.( 40 places - 1 person per organisation preferred please)
WHAT WILL WE BE DOING ON THE DAY?
10am: MEET AT THE DUDSON CENTRE : Welcome & Intros10:15am: PART 1 - INSPIRATION TRIP: Walk with us from the Dudson Centre to The Portland Inn and be inspired by a very local and very creative community who are making great things happen. Visit the PIPPIN and hear from local artist and activist Rebecca Davies. Just 10 minutes away.
11:15am: RETURN TO BASE (The Dudson Centre)(Grab a cuppa before Part 2 begins.)
11:45am -12:15pm: PART 2: LET'S GET PRACTICAL: Meet Nicola Winstanley from Voluntary Arts England and hear about the 9-day long national Get Creative Festival and how your organisation can get involved. Discover how to access practical support, equipment and other resources for your community projects - Hear from Totally Stoked - a local place based giving scheme for all local community organisations and 'Arts Bank' - an online resource for arts groups by Appetite.
12:15pm -1pm: PLAN IT, DO IT! Get your event sorted! A practical workshop to help you plan your 'Creative Weekend' event and get promoted nationally followed by networking. Get practical advice on organising an event that harnesses creativity to engage your local community.
1pm - 1:30pm - Informal Chat & Network Time
1.30pm: EVENT CLOSE
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