It's not always easy to communicate an unrealised idea and it can take time and effort to transform some blank A4 paper into a clear and creative proposal or funding application that will, hopefully, capture the imagination of a selection panel. On top of that our arts practices are constantly changing and evolving, which leaves us with the challenge of having to renew and refresh how we communicate what we do.
We are delighted to welcome back curator + collaborator Annette Moloney to facilitate the popular workshop on getting ‘funding fit’ so to speak. This practical workshop is suitable for practitioners from all artforms, so if you are a visual artist, musician, writer, architect, theatre producer, designer/ maker or dancer and you have an upcoming project or funding deadline, or intend to make one in the future this workshop will be a great opportunity to build your capacity in this area and also to meet with other members of Creative Frame.
The workshop will include a presentation and conversation on best practice in writing proposals and applications , will cover hints and tips in developing proposals; a discussion on some ‘watch-out-fors’ and common pitfalls; observations on selection processes and panels as well as selection criteria; advice on sample headings to communicate ideas clearly and creatively; as well as advice on time management and the dangers of procrastination.
One to One Clinics
In the afternoon a series of one-on-one clinics are available for artists to pre-book, where material can be submitted beforehand to be discussed and reviewed. To book for a one to one clinic please email Leslie Ryan at creativeframeleitrim@gmail.com.
Platform: Zoom
About the Workshop Leader
The workshop will be lead by curator and collaborator Annette Moloney. Her practice includes exhibitions, critical writing, public policy development, talks and lectures,, professional development and mentoring projects as well as public art commissions. She works with the Arts Council of Ireland as the Per Cent for Art Advisor. During 2015 she was Cavan Curator in Residence (with Maeve Mulrennan) working directly with Artists from a range of artforms. She also received an Arts Council of Ireland Curator in Residence Award to develop ENDURANCE / Resilience, a Curated @ Source project which examines the links between sport and human effort in contemporary art located at the Source Arts Centre, Thurles, Co Limerick. A Fine Art graduate from Limerick School of Art & Design and the National College of Art & Design, she has completed a Master in Visual Arts Practice at IADT (Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design & Technology), Dublin, specialising in Curatorial Practice. She is a proud member of Munster Rugby Supporters Club.
