We also run a regular training programme The Optimists, for emerging artists, creative practitioners and aspiring producers, and a free training programme – Young Producers, for 16–21 year olds.
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This year’s Optimist course is suitable for emerging producers, artists and creative practitioners, based in the West Midlands, who are hoping to develop their skills as professional producers, or as a producer of their own work, in the subsidised arts sector.
Sessions: 10 in-person sessions taking place over 7 weeks
Dates: Between Saturday 15th June and Saturday 3rd August 2024
Location: Venues across the West Midlands
Spaces: For up to 20 participants
Costs:
For freelancers/individuals: £480 per person (inclusive of VAT)
For organisations: £660 per person (inclusive of VAT)
Bursaries covering the full cost of the course will be available to those who have faced racism, discrimination and/or cultural barriers due to their ethnicity, disability, D/deafness, gender identity or socio-economic background – more information will be available next week.
Deadline for applications will be 12pm (midday) on Friday 24th May.
We are hosting two online information sessions on the dates listed below – these will provide an opportunity to find out more about the course and ask any additional questions that you may have. If this is something you feel you would find useful, please sign up via the link below to attend:
Wednesday 8th May – 7:00-8:30pm, Zoom | SIGN UP HERE
Wednesday 15th May – 7:00-8:30pm, Zoom | SIGN UP HERE
Please check back on Monday 29th April for more information about the course, including application guidelines and details on how to apply. Accessible formats will be available, including BSL & captioned and audio introductions about the course, alongside large print formats.
If you have any questions, please contact our Training & Development Producer Kristina on [email protected]
Applications for The Optimists Summer 2024 course will open on Monday 29th April.
Deadline for applications will be 12pm (midday) on Friday 24th May.
We are hosting two online information sessions on the dates listed below – these will provide an opportunity to find out more about the course and ask any additional questions that you may have. If this is something you feel you would find useful, please sign up via the link below to attend:
Wednesday 8th May – 7:00-8:30pm, Zoom | SIGN UP HERE
Wednesday 15th May – 7:00-8:30pm, Zoom | SIGN UP HERE
Please check back on Monday 29th April for more information about the course, including application guidelines and details on how to apply. Accessible formats will be available, including BSL & captioned and audio introductions about the course, alongside large print formats.
If you have any questions, please contact our Training & Development Producer Kristina on [email protected]