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Arts & Business NI's Cultural Governance Online video series goes live tomorrow, October 3rd. You can hear Áine present the latest findings from our IMPACT Survey, and listen to Fiona chat with our Chair, Verity, on CEO-Chair relationships 🤝 Hear all that and more by grabbing a wee ticket:
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Tomorrow at Arts & Business NI Cultural Governance Conference 2024, The Crescent Arts Centre’s CEO Sophie Hayles will be chatting with keynote speaker Kathleen Soriano about current issues facing charity boards, and positive changes to governance. Listen below to hear what Sophie likes about The Crescent’s board 👇 Head over to Arts & Business NI LinkedIn for more details on the conference on how to join in-person/online.
🌟 Cultural Governance Conference 2024 is THIS WEEK 🎉 This is an unmissable event for charity board members, arts leadership teams or anyone who is curious about becoming a board member. Joining a board is a great way to give back to the causes you care about. Our inspiring guest speaker and award winner, Margaret Mann, Chair of Open Arts, shares why she recommends it - ✨ “I’ve learnt so much and grown so much as a person, I’ve learnt skills I never thought I had…it’s so rewarding to see your organisation grow and flourish and thrive.” We can’t wait to hear more about Margaret’s journey from participant to Chair, when she takes to the stage later this week. 📍 3 Oct I 9am – 12:30pm I Belfast Harbour Commissioners Last chance to book your spot > https://lnkd.in/eG2s5Eim
Our CEO Mary Nagele took part in the Arts Roundtable with Minister for Communities Gordon Lyons at Lyric Belfast yesterday, along with Arts Council of Northern Ireland, musician Gary Lightbody and other sector representatives, to champion the case for strengthening the NI Arts Sector and the transformative benefits this would bring for our economy, communities and society. Read the story on BBC News NI here > https://lnkd.in/eHyDTN4e
We had an amazing time sparking and building new connections at our latest Creative Networking event! In a fast-paced, speed-dating style format, we brought together arts organisations and businesses to connect, collaborate, and explore potential partnership opportunities. A big thanks to Sarah Milliken and the fantastic team at Aflac Northern Ireland for their support and for hosting us in style! Curious about creative partnership and opportunities to unlock your business’ creative potential? Check out our live Arts Partnership Opportunities hub > https://lnkd.in/e-SGwMEg
With just ONE WEEK to go until Cultural Governance Conference 2024, A&B NI team member Angela shares a rundown of what’s in store. Whether you’ve already registered or are yet to book your place, here’s the key info you need to know 👇 🙋 In person: 3 Oct I 9am – 12:30pm I Belfast Harbour Commissioners Office. CEO’s, charity board members, arts leaders – don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn and be inspired. 🖥️ Online: Available to view 3 Oct – 2 Dec. 10 expert-led videos, with over 7 hours of content covering essential topics for boards. Book here > https://lnkd.in/eG2s5Eim
Brassneck Theatre Co is looking for corporate partners for Peoples Panto 2024, which seeks to improve access to the arts during the festive period for families and young people from disadvantaged communities. Interested? Get in touch below 👇
🚨Exciting opportunity alert!🚨 Brassneck are seeking corporate sponsor partners for our innovative People's Panto project 2024! We're teaming up with local businesses to make this year's People's Panto bigger and better than ever! If you don't know about the project, the People's Panto was established in 2023 as an annual project to improve access to the arts during the festive period for working-class families from disadvantaged communities and pupils from schools with high numbers of students in receipt of Free School Meals. This empowering project made a real difference to thousands of families and children in Belfast to feel valued and included in the arts and their city, with over 2000 adults and children from local communities and schools attending in December 2023. We hope to make a difference to even more families and children in our second annual ‘People’s Panto’ in December 2024. If you're a local business and would like to know more about the project and how to get involved, please contact lyndsay@brassnecktheatrecompany.com to find out more! We can't wait to work with you!
Creative Training Bitesized is back! We’ve gathered a group of experts in their fields to deliver 3 new bitesized training sessions. 📷 Business Photography in Focus 📌 8 Oct, 1 – 2pm, Black Box Belfast Photography tips with Conor O'Brien from Belfast Exposed to boost your marketing and online presence with just your smartphone or digital camera 🎟️ > https://lnkd.in/eCz5pCyR 🌟Presenting with Impact 📌22 Oct, 1 – 2pm, Black Box Belfast Learn to present with IMPACT with theatre-maker Stephen Beggs. Build your confidence, communication and presentation skills. 🎟️ > https://lnkd.in/eaPb66Ch 🌱 The Art of Wellbeing: Finding Your Balance 📌12 Nov, 1 – 2pm, Accidental Theatre This workshop, led by Patrick O'Reilly, blends physical theatre and creative therapy techniques to address stress, enhance self-awareness, and help restore balance in daily life. 🎟️ > https://lnkd.in/enVZCTbD
✨ Welcome Amira! ✨ We're excited to introduce Amira, who joined the A&B NI team earlier this week! She’ll be supporting our events and programmes, including our pioneering Blueprint programme. With a strong background in arts events, Amira has worked in arts venues across NI and Australia. She’s also a talented visual artist who regularly exhibits her work. We’re thrilled to have her on board! In our latest blog, she tackles some important office questions like “Tea or Coffee?” and shares what she’s most looking forward to in her new role >> https://lnkd.in/eN_vxwt7
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Ever wondered what it’s like to be on the Board of an Arts Charity? Do you think it’s important that all children have access to the arts? Consider joining the YAA Board! At our most recent meeting Maurica Mackle gave an informative presentation on partnership development, with a focus on our new strategy. Young at Art are open to building more partnerships, so if you think you’d be a great fit for us, please reach out to us via our email info@youngatart.co.uk or social media. The board got updates on the very exciting build up to BCF25, as well as the recruitment of our NEW Young at Art Collective (stay tuned)! Finally, the board were debriefed on YAA’s Sustainability Action Plan, reviewing our progress over the last year, and looking at our priorities going forward. If you’d be interested in joining the Young at Art board, please reach out via email info@youngatart.co.uk. We can’t wait to hear from you! Maria Lee Tom Maguire Anna Busby Dee Harvey Ailbhe Greaney Stephanie Johnston Cathy Law Michael Noble ACA Lisa Sykes O’Reilly Eibhlín de Barra