Time to stop, to rest, refresh and re-energise. I and MyNextChapter are taking a 6 month sabbatical. Time to also explore making the art that I love and realign my work to my needs. Renewal will follow.
Keep the curiosity relentless.
Such a privilege to work with so many Fellows in this cohort. Fantastic people doing phenomenal things - here's to their next chapter and the impact they make @CloreLeadership
Huge congratulations to the class of 2022/23 Clore 18 Fellows who graduate today from the Fellowship programme. It's been an extraordinary journey and can't wait to see what they do next β¨
Tees Valley: We're running a practical one-day facilitation workshop in Oct to help you gain a deeper understanding of the principles of effective facilitation and how this sits alongside a leadership role
Find out more: bit.ly/TVFacilitationSkills
PWYD: Applications close 3 July
Brilliant far reaching & thoughtful article by @lyngardner@TheStage on the fabulous @bdproducinghub & itβs role in making sure the impact of @bradford2025 is felt for a long time to come π
"much of the heavy lifting at grassroots level is being done by a unique organisation: Bradford Producing Hub, the 2025 bidβs not-so-secret weapon."
Thanks @lyngardner for shining a light on Bradford and some of our wonderful artists in @TheStage today!
thestage.co.uk/long-reads/wiβ¦
Help us evolve the #Bradford2025 brand π₯π
We're looking for a design agency to refresh our brand to reflect the distinctiveness and diversity of Bradford, whilst generating excitement and enthusiasm for #CityofCulture2025 π
π Deadline: Wed 5 Jul bradford2025.co.uk/2023/06/2β¦
"This project will be transformational" π
@PeaceMuseumUK, the only museum in the UK dedicated to the history of peace, is moving to new premises β increasing access to its unique collection with support from @HeritageFundUK ποΈ
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/nβ¦
Join our team: We're looking for a Projects Co-ordinator to join our small, busy and collaborative team developing and delivering leadership development programmes for cultural leaders.
Β£29,000-Β£33,000 p.a. pro-rata
Closing date: 12pm Monday 17 July 2023
bit.ly/CLJoinUs
People ask us all the time: what should my fees be? Am I valuing myself enough? What should I budget for? Is this contract fair? How do I protect my IP? How do I challenge this in a way that won't put my future opportunities at risk?
These workshops aim to provide some answers:
Want some clarity on what your rights are as a creative freelancer?
Join us for our free workshops to establish your worth and know your rights as a self-employed artist.
bit.ly/3P10hD0
A full day of workshops all over the UK! Peaceophobia workshops in Glasgow @urbanyouthproject @womenslibrary and full day in Manchester delivering Creative Connections @ContactMcr πππ
Emerging Futures 2023: We're excited to announce our lineup of speakers including opening keynotes Natalie Lee, Style Me Sunday & Clore Associate @gaylene_g, @TheSpaceToCome
Join us this July @ContactMcr as we explore the theme of care-fuelled leadership
bit.ly/EmergingFutures2023
Cultural Capital Grants are now live ποΈ
We want to significantly increase access to cultural activities to make #Bradford2025 the most successful UK City of Culture ever π
π₯ Small grants up to Β£10,000
π₯ Large grants Β£50,000 β Β£500,000
π Apply now! bradford2025.co.uk/2023/06/0β¦
"Living in Yorkshire with the heavy skies and damp weather I enjoy photographing moody skies" βοΈ
Love this piece on @lomography where @jpdewhirst talks about his love for analogue photography and his travels capturing beautiful Bradford on film πΈlomography.com/magazine/3507β¦
With applications due next week for Leadership Pulse and Emerging Leaders, we recently held an online Q&A to answer your questions about the courses and give some further insight into the application process.
You can catch it here: youtu.be/GQGIg12Kjtk
Weβre writing a book with the legend @jennyhughes99 remembering everything weβve done in last 15 (!) years, a lot of determination & learning, 10 years of unpaid labour, 23 shows / projects / tours π€―
Discover: Your Leadership - final few days for applications
Our 4-week online course is designed to help you gain insight into who you are as a leader and how to develop - all at your own pace.
Applications close Friday bit.ly/CLDiscover
APPLY NOW: Emerging Leaders & Leadership Pulse
Society needs great culture and great culture needs great leaders. We're looking for the leaders of tomorrow who can #BeTheChange and pave the way for an inclusive and welcoming cultural sector for all
bit.ly/CLCourses23_24
Are you a cultural leader based in Tees Valley? Don't miss @keitharrowsmith's Leadership Skills Day talking all things governance - Plus there are many more training days to support you in building your own leadership toolkit.
Applications close Thursday bit.ly/TVLeadershipSkills