Training

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China Plate’s development programmes offer artists and practitioners wide-ranging opportunities to develop productions, innovate their professional and creative practice and extend their industry networks.

Our programme of work includes The Optimists producer training programme and People Focused-Producing a free programme of training & development sessions, alongside bespoke development residencies, work in progress / showcase festivals, commissioning opportunities and strategic support for artists and the wider sector.

Opportunities are available for creatives starting out in the industry through to those developing work for midscale venues/audiences.

Visit our Young Producers page for training opportunities for 16-21 year olds, alongside RISE – an online careers event for early career and emerging creatives aged 18+.

For more information, please contact our Training & Development Producer Kristina Hall on [email protected]

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People-Focused Producing

A free training programme for emerging producers, community artists & creatives. If you are looking to expand your skills & knowledge whilst developing a sustainable practice & becoming part of a network of doers & producers, then this is for you!

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Young Producers

A free training opportunity for Coventry-based 16-22 year olds to find out more about making art happen.

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The Optimists

A training opportunity for emerging artists, creative practitioners and aspiring producers, providing a vital introduction to the craft of making work in a professional context & building your professional network.

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