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Short courses and how to
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KSAM
is still in the construction and consultation phase. We welcome
suggestions for additions and alterations to the information presented.
What short courses can offer:
Short courses available on open programmes are a valuable part of the training or development mix.
When they are well-designed and well-run, they provide an intense and structured input of learning on skills, knowledge, or both. They make full use of the impact of face-to-face learning and working with a peer group.
If you select the course carefully, put aside time to plan any preparation beforehand, and build in opportunities to use the material on your return to work, then they can be a very powerful way to learn. |
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5 Ways to find training courses:
- Use a regional arts-specific sign-posting service – someone to provide you with advice and guidance on training and learning. This is available either from the Arts Council England regional office or from a specialist training organisation in the region (See list 1). You can also contact regional providers directly (see list 1).
- Use your art form membership body, or other specialist organisation, such as the Arts Marketing Association as a training provider or a guide to courses (see list 2).
- Use the list and matrix we have created here of courses provided by national specialist training organisations in the arts, the voluntary sector or across sector – selected because of their reputation for effective courses and their appropriateness for arts organisations (see list 3, parts 1 and 2).
- Metier and LearnDirect have launched a new website – artsadvice.com – that provides free course and career advice for those working, or looking to work, within the Creative Industries. It also runs a free phoneline for arts careers enquiries, 0800 093 0444, where you can speak to trained advisors. Creative People, a network of organisations providing professional development for people in arts and crafts is also a valuable way into many training opportunities. www.creativepeople.org.uk
- Ask around – personal recommendation can be very valuable in finding courses and in helping select which ones to attend.
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Using the
lists
The lists are
intended to signpost you to appropriate training providers, and
give you the contact details necessary to browse their websites
or ask them to send you leaflets with fuller information on the
courses available.
They cover organisations that provide training in the form of short
courses (and sometimes many other forms of learning as well). There
is information on directories of individual trainers, and
where to go for listings of Universities and Colleges providing
longer courses.
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What
to consider in deciding where to look for short courses
Some subject
areas are readily available from a number of training providers,
and you may be spoilt for choice. Other subjects may only
be covered by a provider at a considerable distance from your
base, and perhaps in another field of work not the arts.
How do you select which course is the most appropriate for
you, or decide whether the only course on offer is going to
be worth the investment of time and money?
Firstly
– it helps to be clear what you want to learn and what
you want to do with the new knowledge or skill after the course.
Secondly
– do you want a trainer with knowledge of your art form
or scale of organisation? You need to consider whether the
subject is something that you think you would rather learn
"close to home" in a context similar to that in
which you work – in an arts setting, or small organisational
setting etc, or does it not matter, or it would be more interesting
to see how others do it elsewhere. This should then provide
some guidance as to where to go to get the training.
Thirdly
- an important part of short courses is the learning that
is gained from interaction with the other participants –
and where you choose to go for the training will determine
the group that you are working with. Do you want to be working
with people from similar organisations, or from a range of
different settings?
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| This signposting document was updated by Felicity Scanlon and Madeline Hutchins of Knowledge Services for Arts Management
for Arts Council England. April 2004. |
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Every
attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the material,
if, however, you find that any details are not correct, or
you have comments or additions – please contact us on courses@ksam.org.uk
Inclusion in these lists does not indicate that the Arts Council is giving any endorsement to these organisations or their training services. |
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List
1: regional training ‘signposts’, providers and key agencies
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Eastern
region
Signpost: Arts Council England, East
Arts Council England, East issues the Training Bulletin, informed by Arts Training Central, which is distributed to clients within the region.
Arts Council England, East
Eden House
48–49 Bateman Street
Cambridge CB2 1LR
Phone: 0845 300 6200
Fax: 0870 242 1271
Textphone: 01223 306893
Other regional agencies and contacts:
Arts & Business East
Arts & Business East works to support and develop sustainable relationships between business and arts, museums and heritage organisations across the East of England
Arts & Business East
67 Regent Street
Cambridge
CB2 1AB
Telephone: 01223 321421
Fax: 01223 365536
Email: east@AandB.org.uk
Website: www.AandB.org.uk/east
Momentum Arts
Formerly known as Eastern Touring Agency, Momentum Arts provides an advisory service, training, signposting and consultancy services for arts projects and organisations in the East England region, specifically around cultural diversity, inclusion and regeneration, promoters’ networks and new initiatives.
Momentum Arts
Bolton's Warehouse
Tenison Road
Cambridge
CB1 2DG
Tel: 01223 500202
Fax: 01223 576307
e-mail: info@momentumarts.org.uk
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East
Midlands region
Signpost:
Arts Training Central
Arts Training Central has provided support for arts practitioners for twenty years. Working in close partnership with Arts Council England, East Midlands and non-sector development agencies it is responsible for a fast growing Learning Framework for artists and performers in the East Midlands Region. The present delivery portfolio includes customised development analysis and planning, one to one coaching, structured training programmes, and the provision of incubator space for developing companies, all at no charge to the end user.
Arts Training Central
16 New Street
Leicester
LE1 5NJ
Tel: 0116 2425202
E-mail: info@artstrainingcentral.co.uk
Website: www.artstrainingcentral.co.uk
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London
region
Signpost:
Creative Capital
CreativeCapital is a new advice and information service for artists and arts professionals who live and work in London. CreativeCapital gives expert advice to people looking for professional career development and up-to-date information on training, learning and other relevant services and resources in London. The website also provides a calendar of training events across London, information on funding for professional development and a directory of arts advisers, learning resources.
Creative Capital
Platform3
3 Wilkes Street
London E1 6QF
Tel: 020 7375 2973
Fax: 020 7375 0189
Email: creativecapital@platform-3.co.uk
Website: www.creative-capital.org.uk
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Northern region
Signpost:
Northern Cultural Skills Partnership
Northern Cultural Skills Partnership (NCSP) is a first stop shop that brings together cultural organisations, individual professionals and training providers to share knowledge, expertise, ideas, training resources and identify skills gaps in the industry. Membership is free to cultural professionals and organisations in the North East.
Northern Cultural Skills Partnership
PO Box 772
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE99 4XW
Tel: 0191 233 3860
Fax: 0191 233 3861
Email: enquiries@ncsp.co.uk
Website: www.ncsp.co.uk
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North
West region
Signpost: Arts Council England, North West
Arts Council England, North West
Manchester House
22 Bridge Street
Manchester M3 3AB
Phone: 0845 300 6200
Fax: 0161 834 6969
Textphone: 0161 834 9131
Barry Hepton, Education Officer
barry.hepton@artscouncil.org.uk
Other regional agencies and contacts:
Arts About Manchester
Arts About Manchester is a centre for marketing and audience development knowledge and supports arts venues in achieving their optimal audience reach through advice, skills raising and consultancy.
Arts About Manchester
Churchgate House
56 Oxford Street
Manchester M1 6EU
Tel: 0161 238 4500
Fax: 0161 236 8077
Email: intray@aam.org.uk
Website: www.aam.org.uk
Business in the Arts: North West
Business in the Arts:North West (BIA:NW) exists both to help the arts and museums and to provide development opportunities for business managers. BIA:NW enables arts and museums employees to attend a range of training courses, usually at no cost, sometimes at a heavily subsidised rate, through its Training Opportunities Initiative.
Business in the Arts: North West
85 Duke Street
Liverpool L1 5AP
Tel: 0151 709 8780
Fax: 0151 707 0758
Email: all@bianw.demon.co.uk
Website: www.businessinarts-nw.org.uk
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South
East Region
Signpost:
All Ways Learning
All Ways Learning is an organisation whose mission is to develop a learning community to support, promote and provoke learning and professional development among all those involved in managing or supporting the arts in the South East of England. All Ways Learning will act as a single front door to information on, and connections to, training, events, advice and learning opportunities.
All Ways Learning
Sussex Institute
Essex House
University of Sussex
Falmer
Brighton BN1 9QQ
Tel: 01273 872655
Email: info@allwayslearning.org.uk
Website: www.allwayslearning.org.uk
Other regional agencies and contacts:
AMH (formerly Arts Marketing Hampshire)
Mottisfont Court
High Street
Winchester
Hampshire SO23 8ZF
Tel: 01962 846962
Fax: 01962 841644
Email: amh@hants.gov.uk
Website: www.amhonline.org.uk
Smart Audiences (audience development agency for Surrey)
Leatherhead Enterprise Centre
Randalls Road
Leatherhead
Surrey
KT22 7RY
Tel: 01372 825 123
Website: www.smartaudiences.co.uk
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South
West region
Signpost: ArtsMatrix
ArtsMatrix is a network of arts organisations that provide information, advice and guidance on skills development to arts practitioners across the South West of England. The ArtsMatrix website provides access to information on skills development resources and events including workshops, conferences, short courses, mentoring schemes, placements.
ArtsMatrix, Arts Council England, South West
Bradninch Place
Gandy Street
Exeter
EX4 3LS
Tel: 01392 229258
Email: matrix.sw@artscouncil.org.uk
Website: www.artsmatrix.org.uk
Other regional agencies and contacts:
Arts & Business South West
61 Park Street
Bristol
BS1 5NU
Tel: 0117 929 0522
Fax: 0117 929 1756
Email: south.west@AandB.org.uk
Website: www.AandB.org.uk/southwest
South West Arts Marketing
St Nicholas Church
St Nicholas St
Bristol
BS1 1UE
Tel: 0117 927 6936/6941
Fax: 0117 927 6936
Email: info@swam.org.uk
Website: www.swam.org.uk
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West
Midlands region
Signpost:
Arts & Media Training Consortium
Arts & Media Training Consortium (A+MT) works to support and advance the arts and cultural sector through the provision of professional and organisational development resources, in partnership with artists, those working in the arts, and arts organisations.
Arts & Media Training Consortium
61 Corporation Street
Coventry
CV1 1GX
Tel: 024 7622 7563
Fax: 024 7265 6467
Email: info@amtcc.org.uk
Website: www.amtcc.org.uk
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Yorkshire
Signposts: Creative Industries Development Agency (CIDA) and Audiences Yorkshire
Creative Industries Development Agency (CIDA) has a region wide brief on a wide range of skills development providing infrastructural support to the development of the creative sector in Yorkshire and the Humber region. Their services encompass a range of activities including placements, workshops, mentoring programmes, business advice/ counselling and regional conferences.
Creative Industries Development Agency (CIDA)
The Media Centre
Northumberland Street
Huddersfield
HD1 1RL
Tel: 01484 483140
Fax: 01484 483150
Email: info@cida.org
Website: www.cida.org
Audiences Yorkshire has a region wide brief on audience development and marketing activities in Yorkshire and the Humber. They provide advice to help arts organisations find out more about their audiences through market research and offer training and professional development to those working in the arts, with opportunities to share ideas and practice.
Audiences Yorkshire
3 St Peter's Buildings
St Peter's Square
Leeds LS9 8AJ
Tel: 0870 160 4400
Fax: 0870 160 4401
Email: info@audiencesyorkshire.org.uk
Website: www.audiencesyorkshire.org.uk
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Other useful sources of information:
Information about how to contact individual trainers or consultants is available on Arts Council England’s arts consultants database: www.arts-consultants.org.uk
Management Development Network (MDN) membersare independent specialists in training and organisational development with voluntary organisations. Useful website with listings and printed directory of members’ information.
Management Development Network
39 Gabriel House
10 Odessa Street
London SE16 7HQ
Tel: 020 7232 0726
Fax: 020 7237 8117
Website: www.mdn.org.uk
Arts & Business has a network of regional offices – see website www.AandB.org.uk for links.
The Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development offers short courses in a range of human resource and management issues - www.cipd.co.uk/Training
Voluntary Arts Network
UK development agency for the voluntary arts. VAN is able to provide specialised training workshops in organisational development and management skills for voluntary groups. Sessions can be tailored specifically to the needs of the group at the venue and time of their choice. See website for range of other learning and development services available.
Voluntary Arts Network
PO Box 200
Cardiff CF5 1YH
Tel: 02920 395395
Fax: 02920 397397
Email: info@voluntaryarts.org
Website: www.voluntaryarts.org
Voluntary Sector Skills
Information and news on workforce skills development within the voluntary and community sector - for paid staff, volunteers and trustees. Provides information on regional and national training providers.
Website: www.voluntarysectorskills.org.uk
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List
2: specialist / art form organisations
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[a n]
The Artists Information Company (previously known as Artists
Network)
Provides
information, advice and debate for visual and applied artists.
It is
a not-for-profit company, run by artists for artists. Its
aims include running a programme supporting the professional
development of individual artists and networks in the North
of England.
[a·n]
The Artists Information Company, 1st Floor, 7-15 Pink Lane,
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 5DW
T: 0191 241 8000
F: 0191 241 8001
info@a-n.co.uk
www.a-n.co.uk
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ADP Network
The Artists' Professional Development Network (APD) initiated by a-n in July 2001 is a UK-wide intelligence and exchange forum for organisations that are proactively developing information, advisory, training and professional development services for visual and applied artists.
Members range from artist-led organisations to cultural industries bodies and HE institutions. APD operates informally but effectively, responding to the need for discussion and knowledge-sharing by organising networking events and developing joint projects that strategically extend professional development opportunities for artists and trainers.
Address details and telephone contact as above for a-n
Email: apd@a-n.co.uk
Website: www.apd-network.info
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Arts
Marketing Association [AMA]
The AMA operates a rolling directory of training opportunities for arts marketers. Some training organisations are now offering discounts for members on specific marketing courses. Mentoring - Members of the AMA have many skills, and much experience which marketers can tap into. The annual conference is held in July.
Arts Marketing Association
7a Clifton Court
Clifton Road
Cambridge CB1 7BN
Tel: 01223 578078
Fax: 01223 578079
Email: info@a-m-a.co.uk
Website: www.a-m-a.co.uk
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Association
of British Orchestras [ABO]
National body representing the collective interests of professional orchestras throughout the UK, and providing training information and opportunities.
Association of British Orchestras
20 Rupert Street
London W1D 6DF
Tel: 020 7287 0333
Fax: 020 7287 0444
Email: info@abo.org.uk
Website: www.abo.org.uk
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BECTU
skillsformedia is a unique career development service for the media industries, owned and managed by BECTU and Skillset, the National Training Organisation for the media industries. skillsformedia provides careers and training advice to anyone who wants to get into or get on in the media industries (film, tv, video, radio, interactive media) in the UK.
BECTU
373-377 Clapham Road
London
SW9 9BT
Tel: 020 7346 0900
Fax: 020 7346 0901
Email: info@bectu.org.uk
Website: www.bectu.org.uk
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Dance
UK
Professional
Development - a range of practical initiatives to promote
longer-lasting careers and professional development in dance
Battersea
Arts Centre
Lavender Hill
London SW11 5TN
Tel: 0207 228 4990
Fax: 0207 223 0074
Email:info@danceuk.org
Website: www.danceuk.org
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Independent
Theatre Council
ITC works for professional arts organisations by providing management and legal advice, contractual negotiation and conciliation services, networking, advocacy, information exchange and training & personal development services. A wide range of short courses available designed for arts organisations. Courses and seminars cover a range of topics and issues of relevance to managers and administrators in the performing arts sector. There are three levels of courses: some are foundation level, others focus on specialist skills and technical needs and there are some that deal with strategic and policy issues.
12 The
Leathermarket
Weston St
London SE1 3ER
Tel: 020 7403 1743
Fax:
020 7403 1745
Email: training@itc-arts.org
Website: www.itc-arts.org
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Sound
Sense
UK development
agency for community music. Provides professional development seminars, conferences, advice and
support for community musicians across the UK
Sound Sense
7 Tavern
Street
Stowmarket
Suffolk IP14 1PJ
Tel: 01449 673990
Fax: 01449 673994
Email: info@soundsense.org
Website: www.soundsense.org
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Stage
Management Association [SMA]
Supporting and representing professional stage management in the UK
Training is aimed at Stage Managers wishing to update or enhance their skills and those wishing to move into Company Management and Production Management. Courses are available to members and non-members, members pay a reduced fee.
Stage Management Association
55 Farringdon Road
London EC1M 3JB
Tel: to be advised
Email: admin@stagemanagementassociation.co.uk
Website: www.stagemanagementassociation.co.uk
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Theatrical
Management Association [TMA]
TMA runs a range of residential courses together with a limited number of other seminars and events. Its courses are primarily arts marketing orientated, apart from its new course, run in association with Arts Council England – ‘Making Tracks’. This course is specifically designed for senior managers of dance, drama, opera/music-theatre and building based arts companies who wish to review and consider their long term ambitions for touring predominantly on the middle scale. In addition to their courses, TMA runs an annual autumn Conference, and some additional seminars and events on specific themes.
Theatrical Management Association
32 Rose Street
London WC2E 9ET
Tel: 020 7557 6700
Fax: 020 7557 6799
Email: enquiries@solttma.co.uk
Website: www.tmauk.org
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List
3: national training providers – part one
Note:
national often means London
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Arts
& Business
Arts & Business arranges a wide selection of activities and training sessions as well as members events which are usually attended by invitation only.
Arts & Business run a mentoring scheme that matches people from business and the arts and helps support their development. The Arts & Business Sponsorship Seminar is specifically designed to raise understanding of arts sponsorship and give practical guidance to arts organisations and museums on how best to go about obtaining and developing it.
Arts & Business also helps arts managers gain access to high quality business training programmes.
Arts & Business have regional offices based in each of the Arts Council England regions. For contact details see the Arts & Business website.
Arts & Business
Nutmeg
House
60 Gainsford St
Butlers Wharf
London SE1 2NY
T: 020 7378 8143
F: 020 7407 7527
Email: info@AandB.org.uk
Website: www.aandb.org.uk (link
to details of local offices)
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Capita Learning & Development
Provider of public open courses in business and management training. They also offer customised in-company learning and development programmes. Formerly Industrial Society Learning & Development.
London Office:
17-19 Rochester Row
London SW1P 1LA
Birmingham Office:
Quadrant Court
49 Calthorpe Road
Edgbaston
Birmingham B15 1TH
Tel: 0870 400 1000
Fax: 0870 400 1099
Email: courses@capita-ld.co.uk
Website: www.capita-ld.co.uk
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Directory
of Social Change
Information and Training for the Voluntary sector. A key provider of training courses in a vast range of subjects of relevance to arts organisations – and conferences, events, and the annual Charityfair in March /April.
Directory of Social Change
24 Stephenson Way
London NW1 2DP
Tel: 0845 077 7707
Fax: 020 7391 4808
Email: training@dsc.org.uk
Website: www.dsc.org.uk/charitytraining
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Independent
Theatre Council
ITC works for professional arts organisations by providing management and legal advice, contractual negotiation and conciliation services, networking, advocacy, information exchange and training & personal development services. A wide range of short courses available designed for arts organisations. Courses and seminars cover a range of topics and issues of relevance to managers and administrators in the performing arts sector. There are three levels of courses: some are foundation level, others focus on specialist skills and technical needs and there are some that deal with strategic and policy issues.
12 The Leathermarket
Weston St
London SE1 3ER
Tel: 020 7403 1743
Fax: 020 7403 1745
Email: training@itc-arts.org
Website: www.itc-arts.org
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Interchange Training
A staff development service for voluntary, arts and public sector organisations, regularly used by arts organisations. They provide a wide variety of training courses and advisory services.
Interchange Studios
Hampstead Town Hall Centre
213 Haverstock Hill,
London NW3 4QP
Tel: 0207 692 5866
Fax: 0207 813 7493
Email: training@interchange.org.uk
Website: www.interchange.org.uk/training
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List 3: national training
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