Training

MA in Managing Creative Enterprises which Norwich School of Art and Design
The School has secured funding from the Higher Education Funding Council, supported by the East of England Development Agency, for this new MA. The course will help to meet the growing need for postgraduates with higher level education and skills in management and entrepreneurship, who can contribute to the ongoing growth and development of the creative and cultural sectors.
Course content will balance generic management knowledge and skills with case studies and projects which centre upon the particularities of these sectors. The course will have a work-related learning dimension and opportunities for self-negotiated study, enabling it to be undertaken in the workplace, if appropriate.
Contact: Norwich School of Art and Design
Francis House, 3 - 7 Redwell Street, Norwich, Norfolk NR2 4SN
Call: 01603 610561
Email: postgrad@nsad.ac.uk

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Certificate in Community Volunteering
A nationally accredited programme designed for individuals who are currently volunteering to develop their skills and confidence and obtain a certificate in recognition of their work and knowledge.  No previous qualifications required. For further information, please contact Katherine Quint, VSIPD, St Andrews House, St Andrews Street, Norwich NR2 4TP  Tel: 01603 283181

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Essential Artists Training
Developed by Commissions East and delivered with the support of Business Link for Cambridgeshire, EAT is tailored for visual artists. It will provide you with:

• skills to manage your money (particularly in relation to setting-up in business, self-employment and tax)
• strategies to raise your profile and reach galleries, commissioners, dealers and the public
• techniques to improve the presentation of yourself and your work
• a structure to help you reach your goals

EAT is open to artists living or working in the East of England (Beds, Cambs, Essex, Herts, Norfolk and Suffolk). All the sessions are free, and will be held throughout the Autumn in venues around the East of England.  Contact: Business Link on 01480 846 415 for more details

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Training Programme for Community Musicians Interested in Working with Schools
Key Stage 2 Music Continuing Professional Development Programme

From April The Open University and Trinity College London will be running a national continuing professional development (CPD) programme for music practitioners.  The programme is designed to give professional support to all those involved in working with pupils in primary schools and particularly those involved in the delivery of whole-class instrumental and vocal music provision at  Key Stage 2.  It aims to improve all children’s experience of music in school by encouraging delivery models which are inclusive, which encourage creativity, and which foster collaborations between music practitioners (including classroom teachers, instrumental/vocal teachers and community musicians.

The programme is particularly appropriate for practitioners working, or with plans to work, in schools which are benefiting from DfES funding for the expansion of Wider Opportunities programmes.  It is for school based teachers, teachers working for music services and for community musicians or others working on a freelance basis.  There is no direct cost to practitioners as this programme is funded by the DfES.
More information about the programme is available on the website at http://www.ks2music.org.uk where you can download an application form.

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SKILLS 4 JOBS is a new programme for anyone aged 19 or over who is unemployed and would like to develop the right skills to move into work. The scheme is run by the CLiP Consortium - a group of arts organisations and learning providers who have great experience and useful contacts to ensure this course is accessible and fun.

This scheme is relevant to those on Incapacity Benefit or Jobseekers Allowance, lone parents trying to get back into work or people over 50 and if you are aware of anyone meeting this criteria, please do pass this on.
Activities start in late September and October 2008 and will run in Norwich and Thetford. For further information and details on how to participate, please contact: Natalie or Alice at Creative Arts East telephone 01953 713390.

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Escalator Visual Arts
If you are an artist based in the East of England, at a pivotal stage in your career, and want a credible context in which to develop your work, then Escalator Visual Arts could help you on your way.   "We are looking for promising artists with the potential to reach the top."   Escalator Visual Arts is an Arts Council England, East initiative led by Commissions East in partnership with the region's visual arts organisations and galleries.   It aims to discover, support and invest in talent.   You can find out more about Escalator Visual Arts by contacting Commissions East on 01223 356882 or by visiting http://www.commissionseast.org.uk/

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Essential Artists Training - EAT
Developed by Commissions East and delivered with the support of Business Link for Cambridgeshire, EAT is tailored for visual artists. It will provide you with:
skills to manage your money (particularly in relation to setting-up in business, self-employment and tax)
strategies to raise your profile and reach galleries, commissioners, dealers and the public
techniques to improve the presentation of yourself and your work
a structure to help you reach your goals
EAT is open to artists living or working in the East of England (Beds, Cambs, Essex, Herts, Norfolk and Suffolk). All the sessions are free, and will be held throughout the Autumn in venues around the East of England.   Contact: Business Link on 01480 846 415 for more details and visit http://www.commissionseast.org.uk/ or http://www.cambs.businesslink.co.uk/

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Masters Degree in Printmaking at Cambridge School of Art
We are looking for individuals with an enquiring and energetic attitude who are committed to extending their creative and professional practice. Our superb printmaking facilities provide exciting opportunities for you to develop your existing practice through a broad range of traditional and new print media.
You may also wish to visit the School website at www.apu.ac.uk/art/artschool.phtml
MA Printmaking is located at www.apu.ac.uk/ruskin/en/home/faculties/alss/deps/art/courses_2006_7/
Please contact Nick Devison, Subject Leader MA Printmaking nick.devison@anglia.ac.uk

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Escalator
Escalator is a new Arts Council England initiative which aims to find, support and invest in regionally based performing artists.   Covering artists at different stages of their careers in all areas of the performing arts, it enables artists to realise their potential in producing high quality professional work.
What's on offer?
Coaching awards of between £250 and £1000 for evaluation and feedback from an expert
Development plans to evaluate and identify key issues
Access to a network of regional venues to support and promote new work
The Pulse festival - development of an annual showcase of new work
Showcasing and exporting of work outside the region
For more information contact Cat Moore on 01223 578000, email escalator@junction.co.uk