Artist Network and The Lowry
Artist Network is a free open access scheme for those who work or aspire to work creatively in the performing and visual arts industry. The programme offers artists a range of opportunities to develop their practice, and events for artists and creatives to connect to each other, build their own networks for peer support, problem-solve and collaborate.
Artist Network
Our Artist Network monthly newsletter provides information on a range of new opportunities, both regionally and nationally. It spotlights everything from training and development, to commissions and funding schemes. The Artist Network is designed to open up free and easily accessible ways for local artists to develop their creative practice, adapt to a changing environment and learn professional skills to maximise their potential in the creative industry.
Who is it for?
Independent artists, collectives and companies, creative producers and administrators. Anyone with an aspiration to work creatively in the performing arts industry. We communicate with our Artist Network via email. Sharing news about events, ticket offers and creative and professional opportunities. Join Now
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
USEFUL LINKS
- Read and find out about the Social Model of Disability from Shape Arts
- Putting on an accessible show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
- A Guide to Theatre Access: This website aims to give you a step by step guide to working on captioned, audio described and British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted performances at your venue.
- Disabled Artists Networking Community is a regular networking event for established/professional artists and performers (of any art form) that have a disability.
- Resources for disabled artists and companies on the Unlimited website: a Shape-led project run in partnership with Artsadmin who, in turn, list their own resources artist development resources here.
- ACE Project Grants Application Cheatsheet by Rachel Dobbs. Click here and say thanks on twitter @RachelDobbs1.
- ACE Under £15k Project Grant Template by Laura Sweeney. Click here and say thanks on twitter @laurajsweeney
- An Unofficial Guide for Theatre Makers by Simon Day. Click here and say thanks to Theatre Bristol’s Artist Support Associates.
- From Arts Council England: In addition to the How to apply guidance, they also publish information sheets that offer guidance on particular aspects of applying for Project Grants. Click here.
- Independent Theatre Consultants with rates of pay among helpful resources
- From Derby Theatre’s In Good Company: How to Make a Tour Pack
- Budgets – Touring Budgets or Under 15k Budgets Arts Council Example Budget
- Routes In Guide: Venue North’s invaluable guide to getting programmed in the North.
- East Meets West: A Network for the East And West Midlands’ Independent Theatre Sector.
- Tourbook – find venues and audiences you never knew existed and make new connections in places near and far.
