Public Art and the Planning System and Process Workshops
Organiser: Ixia Public Arts Workshop
Date: 12 May 2008
Location: Newcastle
Cost: see website
Website: To register go to www.ixia-info.com/events/nextevent
More info: Based on its on-going review of the ways that local authorities secure public art via the planning system and process ixia has produced guidance on the content of supplementary planning document for public art. One-day workshops have been developed to deliver this guidance.

Project Managers Forum
Organiser: Music Leader
Date: 14 May 2008
Location: Martha
Cost: ?
Email: yorkshire@musicleader.net
Following the success of these events over the past two years, we have planned an exciting programme that will run throughout the 07 - 08 academic year. We are also delighted that LCM Select will now be partnering us for these events. Each of our Project Managers' forum events take place on a Wednesday afternoon from 2pm - 4pm, at Yorkshire Dance in Leeds. There is a chance for some networking followed by input from leading project managers and strategy makers on various aspects of music education work. On Wednesday 14th May, Samantha Sumerfield from Music4U - the Humber Youth Music Action Zone talks about the work that Music4U has been doing around the government's RESPECT agenda, putting the agenda into context, and looking at the challenges and achievements of working with hard to reach young people through music projects.  

Introduction to Fundraising
Organiser: BCTV
Date: 14 May 2008
Location: Doncaster
Cost:
Email: ETN@bctv@org.uk
Are you new to fundraising?  Or do you need to take a fresh look at your fundraising practices? This event is essential to give you a sound introduction to the principles of fundraising from statutory and non-statutory sources, the tools for understanding key donors, and what you need to develop a successful fundraising strategy.  The event will be suitable for beginners and anyone involved in fundraising as part of their role.  This event provides an excellent and essential grounding before attending our ever popular ‘Preparing effective funding applications’ event.
To apply:  For further details or to book a place on the event, call the event, call the telephone number below or click here. For further details, to book a place or to request a full programme of events,please contact: Jacki or Helen at ETN on 0121 359 2113 or Email ETN@btcv.org.uk.

How not to get Ripped off in the Creative Industries
Organiser: OWN IT
Date: 21 May 2008
Location: London
Cost: free
Email:
As places are limited please register online to reserve your place:http://www.own-it.org/events/Being copied and someone else ripping off your creative ideas is a major concern once you start to sell, publicise and promote your creative work.  You need to protect your ideas and make sure you know what to do if someone does actually copy or makes money from work that is rightfully yours.  This seminar will offer a basic guide to the law, covering the steps any creative professional should take in order to stop somebody else stealing or otherwise using your work without your permission (including copyright,patenting, trade marks, licensing and design rights.)

Music and Movement
Organiser: Music Leader
Date: 22 May 2008
Location: York
Cost: ?
Email: yorkshire@musicleader.net
Showing ways in which cross artform practice can be used to good effect, this workshop introduces simple ways to develop movement and dance in response to music. The session includes examples of warm ups, development of gesture and movement with music, and activities for the devising of new work. To book onto this call 01422 321823.

Preparing Effecgive Funding Applications
Organiser: BCTV
Date: 28 May 2008
Location:
Cost:
Email: This very popular event will cover the principles of preparing and writing effective funding bids and applications. It will include interpreting what the funder wants, reading between the lines, examples of funding packs or when there’s no guidance, styles and formats for presenting your case, and other aspects such as budgets, matchfunding, monitoring and evaluation requirements.  It will best suit those who have some experience of fundraising and are faced with preparing larger bids and more complex applications.   Our popular ‘Introduction to Fundraising’ event above provides an excellent and essential grounding for attending this event.
To apply: For further details or to book a place on the event, call the event, call the telephone number below or click here  For further details, to book a place or to request a full programme of events,please contact: Jacki or Helen at ETN on 0121 359 2113 or Email ETN@btcv.org.uk.

Introduction to Presentation Skills
Organiser: BCTV
Date: 29 May 2008
Location: Manchester
Cost:
This enjoyable and fun event will provide the opportunity and supportive atmosphere in which to develop your skills and confidence in making presentations. The event is aimed at those who want to develop their presentation style or who are nervous at giving presentations. It will look at managing nerves, boosting self-confidence and dealing with difficult questions. You will be able to plan, prepare and practise delivery techniques and learn how to use and make the best of the visual aids commonly used in giving presentations - such as flip charts, overhead projectors and data projectors (e.g. for using PowerPoint).
To apply: For further details or to book a place on the event, call the event, call the telephone number below or click here  For further details, to book a place or to request a full programme of events, please contact: Jacki or Helen at ETN on 0121 359 2113 or Email ETN@btcv.org.uk.

June 2008