Open Call: Creative City Grantee – Legacy Development Programme Applications (CLOSED)
Are you a Creative City Grantee, looking to take your arts and cultural practice to the next level? Are you interested in building sustainable partnerships, expanding your reach and mastering fundraising skills? This is your opportunity to build on the legacy of your Creative City Project by developing in the areas that matter to YOU.
Culture Central were asked to explore ways to support Creative City Grantees based on learnings from the B2022 Festival evaluation and legacy outcomes. We took a deep dive with you into some of the key findings from the evaluation and together highlighted the main areas of support needed in the sector.
You shared your knowledge, experience and expertise with us and shaped from your feedback in consultation, Culture Central launches the CCG Legacy Development Programme.
This programme is designed to support your medium-term goals and equip you with the tools you need to thrive in the cultural sector.
For this programme we are excited to be using the ‘Action Learning’ methodology, a powerful tool used by leading consultants for developing creative solutions and innovative practices. (Learn more about Action Learning here).
The programme is structured around 3 key strands of support, each facilitated by an industry expert. These strands include:
1. PARTNERSHIP: Working in partnership/leading change with significant cultural organisations/venues
2. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: Expanding and growing work/models to more people in more places. Taking something supported by festival and building on the investment.
3. FUNDRAISING: Understanding how to get more funding and support for the work that you do.
Choose one strand of support that you think would be most useful to you/your organisation, and not only will you have exclusive access to this dynamic and interactive Action Learning course, but you will also be fully supported by our industry experts and have the opportunity for 1-1 advice and guidance.
Each session will provide opportunities for expert intervention, peer-to-peer support, action planning and evaluation to help you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to create a sustainable future for your practice.
The Commitment:
6 half-day research sessions May – October 2023.
• Session 1 - Exploration of organisations and challenges in each area, identify resources and research.
• Session 2 – Expert intervention/seminar (1.5-2 hours), discussion and action planning
• Session 3 – Reflection on actions and progress
• Session 4 – Expert intervention/seminar, discussion and action planning
• Session 5 – Expert intervention/Seminar, discussion and action planning
• Session 6 –Reflections, what have we learned?
The B2022 Festival Evaluation highlighted the value of partnerships with community organisations and the need for onward funding to support long-term legacy. The CCG Sector Development programme addresses the findings and responds directly to the consultation with grantees to support your needs and goals.
As the B2022 Festival Legacy partner, Culture Central is committed to supporting your growth and development in the culture sector and encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity.
Access:
We aim to facilitate and accommodate all accessibility needs, including but not limited to wheelchair access, hearing loops, quiet rooms, child-care and material support for low-waged participants. Please do let us know below if you have any specific questions, needs or comments and we will do our best to meet them.
How To Apply:
Please complete the form below – You will be asked the following questions:
(No more than 200 words)
1. Briefly tell us about you/your organisation and the work you do?
2. Briefly tell us about any medium to long-term goals for you/your organisation in the cultural sector.
3. Which Action Learning strand of support do you wish to apply for and tell us why this would be useful to you/your organisation.
Deadline: 10am Thursday 11th May 2023.
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Information Session
For more information on this opportunity, we will be holding a virtual information briefing at 11am on Wednesday 26th April 2023. Click here to register for the briefing.
If you have any questions, please email charlenecarterjames@culturecentral.co.uk.
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Header image: Original bus stop gallery for On Our Way by Nilupa Yasmin. Photo Ahsen Sayeed / China Plate.
