HI-Arts Crowdfunding Workshop & Networking Day
Free events
The Pier Arts Centre, Stromness
Wednesday 29th February & Thursday 1st March 2012

Crowdfunding Workshop

Are you constantly looking for the right funding route but coming up empty handed? Are you looking for alternative routes to fund your project that doesn’t rely on public bodies? Would you like to start engaging people with your project now?

Crowdfunding could be your answer!

Crowdfunding is a modern, online and interactive way to raise funds directly from the public – or the Crowd – for your projects and activities. With the advent of Crowdfunding we can now turn our audiences into supporters and funders, by collecting multiple small donations online and offering unique incentives to encourage giving, not only can you raise funds to get your project off the ground but you can start to create a ‘buzz’ around it before you start.

The Crowdfunding workshop will cover all the aspects you will need to create, implement and market your project.

The workshop is suitable for all individuals, organisations and professionals who work within the Cultural, Creative, Heritage and Arts sector in Orkney. It will be led by Sian Jamieson, Audience Development Manager at HI-Arts on Wednesday 29th February between 10am – 1pm (with a break for coffee and networking). In the afternoon (from 2pm onwards) there will also be the opportunity to have a one to one consultation with Sian about Crowdfunding and any ideas for potential projects.

Networking Day

Drop in Networking day on Thursday 1st March 2012 between 11am to 3pm. Come and join colleagues and fellow creative people, meet HI-Arts staff to discuss your professional development, your future plans and get advice on a wide range of topics – tea and coffee provided.

There is the opportunity to book a 1-2-1 meeting with Audience Development Manager, Sian Jamieson and Pamela Conacher, Craft Development Coordinator.

Sian can offer advice in marketing and promotion, social networking and social media, surveys and focus groups, identifying your target audience and evaluating their audience experience.

Pamela provides support for the craft sector throughout the Highlands and Islands and can help you with planning your future creative and professional development in both visual arts and crafts.

If you are interested in attending the Crowfunding Workshop, Networking Day and/or booking a 1-2-1 appointment on 29th February & 1st March please visit our website http://hi-arts.co.uk/services/business-development/starting-out/ (and click on the links for Crowdfunding Workshop and Networking Day on the left hand side of the page) for booking details or contact us directly on info@hi-arts.co.uk or call 01463 717091 and ask for Avril Souter or Laura McHattie.

Source: HI-Arts