Group Sessions.
As well as our 1-1 advice sessions, we also run larger group workshops and training sessions to take a deeper dive into some of the questions that come up most frequently. We will post info and booking details for these sessions as they come up. If you want to be the first to hear about our sessions, keep an eye on #GMArtistHub on social media or join up to our mailing list below. Scroll down to see some of the sessions we’ve previously run.
Upcoming Sessions.
Arts Council National Lottery Project Grants (from Nov 2021)
Thursday 16 Dec 2021, 2pm (2 hrs approx)
Free (ticketed, please book below due limited capacity)
On 22 November ACE launched a new iteration of the National Lottery Project Grants, its open access programme for arts, libraries and museums projects. The fund supports thousands of individual artists, community and cultural organisations.
Key changes see an under £30k and an over £30k application with 8 week and 12 week turnarounds respectively; and the return of 10% match funding. The changes to the application process are also quite significant.
Join ACE Relationship Managers Nikki Harrison-Davies (Combined Arts), Karen Cody (Theatre), Carys Williams (Music), Holly Clarke (Combined Arts) for an interactive group session on the new National Lottery Project Grants (NLPG).
This session will walk you through NLPG and the changes that have been made, and will allow time for questions. We will try to answer as many questions as possible but please bear in mind it is likely to be a very busy session and we may not be able to answer everything
There is a lot to get through so PLEASE do prepare by reading the guidance at:
https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/ProjectGrants
And download the Word version of the form:
https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/arts-council-national-lottery-project-grants/project-grants-information-sheets?search_api_views_fulltext=questions
Critically, please also familiarise yourselves with ACE’s new 10 Year Strategy Let’s Create. Key reading are the Outcomes and the Investment Principles (page 32-56) which will be referenced throughout:
https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/publication/our-strategy-2020-2030
Or easy-read version:
https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/sites/default/files/download-file/Let%27sCreate_EasyRead.pdf
The session takes place on Zoom from 2pm on Thursday 16 December and will last approximately 2 hours.
It’s free and open to all, but you’ll need to book your place in advance below.
If you have any access issues, please let us know through the booking form and we’ll do all we can to help.
We hope this session will be captioned and BSL-interpreted.
Previous Sessions.
Navigating ACE Funds
Tuesday 24 Aug 2021, 2pm
An interactive group session explaining both ACE Funds: Developing Your Creative Practice (DYCP) and National Lottery Project Grants (NLPG), and the changes that were made, with ACE Relationship Managers Nikki Harrison-Davies (Combined Arts), Karen Cody (Theatre) and Clarissa Corfe (Visual Arts).
Greater Manchester Independent Artist Initiative 21 Q&A for Artists
Friday 16 April 2021, 11.45am
Over the past few months, a range of Greater Manchester's Arts & Cultural Organisations have been exploring ways that they can support independent artists and companies in our city region to develop and share their work in 2021 as the sector, hopefully, starts to emerge from the current COVID-19 restrictions.
One of those ways is by supporting projects that need resources (money, mentorship, technical support, marketing, space and much more...).
The GM IAI call-out is now open for applications from independent artists and companies - you can find out more information about the opportunity here.
ACE Developing Your Creative Practice
Wed 28 October 2020
Developing your Creative Practice (DYCP) is back open for new applications from Thursday 15 October.
The fund is for individuals who are cultural and creative practitioners and want to take time to focus on their creative development. If you’re thinking of taking your practice to the next stage, DYCP can help by supporting research, time to create new work, travel, training, developing ideas, networking or mentoring.
Join ACE Relationship Managers - Nikki Harrison and Vicky Merriman for an interactive group session on ACE Developing Your Creative Practice Fund.
Summer 21 Consultation
Wed 14 October 2020
How can Greater Manchester’s arts organisations help independent artists?
Greater Manchester Artist Hub has recently been working with the Manchester Cultural Leaders Group and others on plans for the city to celebrate the new work being made by Greater Manchester artists at a series of special events in summer 2021.
Join John McGrath, the Artistic Director and Chief Executive of Manchester International Festival and (MIF) and Tamsin Drury, Director of hÅb and Word of Warning, to talk about how you can showcase your work and ensure that artists are involved at all stages – from shaping the plans to delivering the event next summer. If you’re an artist or creative based in the city, we’d love to hear your thoughts.
Where Do We Go From Here? — An Open Conversation
Friday 19 June 2020
Join leading figures from arts venues & organisations from across Greater Manchester to take stock and tackle the questions & challenges currently facing our industry.
A chance to hear what arts organisations are facing and thinking about as they recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. We can’t promise all the answers but we’re here to talk and give you an insight into what we’re thinking about.
ACE National Lottery Project Grants - a refresher
Friday 31 July 2020
ACE Projects Grants reopened on Weds 22 July with some changes and amendments for applications between July 2020 and April 2021.
GM Artist Hub invites you to an online group session for a general look at the programme and a deeper exploration of the recent changes and what this might mean for your project.