A joint workshop by COSS (Community ownership Support Service) and HIE (Highland and Islands Enterprise).
To run alongside the new COSS publication ‘Profiting from Creativity’ (downloadable link)
http://www.dtascommunityownership.org.uk/sites/default/files/ProfitingfromCreativity.pdf
Aims of the day
To introduce a range of ways to incorporate arts, media and events as sources of income to sustain your community facility. Using case studies from a selection of projects from across Orkney, the workshop aims to inspire and give practical guidance on the steps needed to implement these ideas in your own context.
Suitable For
Groups who are exploring alternative sources of income generation and looking for creative ways to involve the community, with a focus on the arts. The workshop is aimed at people who are running an asset or programming community events.
Cost
This event is aimed at supporting organisations engaged with the COSS/DTAS or HIE service and will be free to COSS and HIE clients and DTAS members, as well as community groups. If there are spaces available, staff from relevant support organisations will be able to attend.
Venue
Pickaquoy Centre – Muddisdale Rd Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1LR GB – View Map
Programme
9:30 – Coffee
10.00 – Lynn Molleson, COSS – Welcome and context
Arts and Assets, a picture from across Scotland
10:30 – Hilary Byland, The Craft Hub, Rousay
Developing a thriving craft hub, social enterprise and workspace in a small community
11.30 – Coffee and comfort break
12:00 – Mark Jenkins, West Side Cinema, Stromness
Sustaining a successful “cinema with a difference”. Keeping customer loyalty
12:30 – Elaine Grieve, Orkney Folk Festival
Running a nationally renowned event, capatilising on Orkney’s musical heritage
13:00 – Lunch
14:00 – Workshops – 2x 40 minute workshop sessions:
– West Side Cinema – how to set up and run a community based cinema/film club
– Orkney Folk Festival – creating a festival and sustaining it. Practical tips
15:15 – 15:30 – Close and Feedback