Examples of two current training programmes on arts project management and socially engaged arts practice.

 

‘Making the Most of the Arts’ is a seminar on project management designed to help those working in other disciplines to learn how to incorporate arts participation into their work. It

has been run with health professionals, Children’s Services staff and workers from a range of voluntary sector organisations.

 

Participants say: ‘I have really enjoyed this training and surprisingly the intense part about funding gave me a lot of confidence to start new projects and not be afraid to seek further funding.’ 

and

‘The session was very interactive and participatory – lots of movement and opportunity to meet colleagues. It has given me a much clearer idea of how to approach and proceed with the planning of my projects’

 

‘Beyond the School’ is a Continuing Professional Development programme for artists committed to social engagement. It is a two day programme, with the first day offering an up-to-date overview of national, regional and local policy development in this area and the second focussing on developments in artistic practice.Participants have included visual artists, drama and dance workers, musicians, and other creative practitioners.

They say:

'A fantastic overview explained in an accessible way with very relevant examples and ‘real’ ways of personally furthering research.'

 'Speakers were great… and made good links to practical application of roles and finance. Handouts were informative, well presented and user friendly. Very inspirational and motivating.'

 

 Enquiries about these programmes can be made to www.merseysideacme.com. If you would like to discuss other kinds of training with Gerri, please contact her through this website