This May 2012 the HI-Arts Hit Team visit Argyll for two days of professional advice and training for Argyll’s cultural, creative and heritage professionals.

Are you ready to Crowdfund?

HI-Arts, the cultural development agency for the Highlands and Islands, is visiting Argyll in May to deliver a series of Crowdfunding workshops and 1-2-1 sessions for professionals and individuals working in the cultural, creative and heritage sectors. On the 29th and 30th of May the team will visit Oban and Dunoon to offer specialist advice and support in the areas of Crafts, Visual Arts, Heritage, Music, Writing, Marketing and Audience Development.

What is Crowdfunding?

Crowdfunding is a modern, online and interactive way to raise funds for your projects and activities directly from the public – or the Crowd. 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 also 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.

1-2-1 Sessions

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; Talent Development Manager, Craft, Pamela Conacher; Project Development Manager, John Saich and Talent Development Manager, Writing, Peter Urpeth.

Where will the Hit Team be?

Tuesday 29th May 2012: Oban – Corran Halls

• 10am – 1pm Crowdfunding Workshop
• 10am – 1pm 1-2-1 sessions
• 1pm – 3.30pm HISEZ Networking Lunch www.hisez.co.uk
• 2pm – 4pm 1-2-1 sessions

Wednesday 30th May 2012: Dunoon – Dunoon Burgh Hall

• 10am – 1pm Crowdfunding Workshop
• 10am – 1pm 1-2-1 sessions
• 2pm – 4pm 1-2-1 sessions

Booking information

To Book your place with the Hit Team please click on the appropriate link to our event registration (you can book for both the Crowdfunding workshop and 1-2-1 sessions).

Book your place in Oban here (http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3422975211)

Book your place in Dunoon here (http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3423067487)

For more information about the event and for booking information please visit

http://hi-arts.co.uk/services/business-development/hiarts-hit-team-visits-argyll-this-may/

If you have any queries regarding these events then please feel free to contact Avril at HI-Arts on avril@hi-arts.co.uk or call 01463 720886.

Source: HI-Arts