A workshop by COSS (Community ownership Support Service) at DTAS (Development Trust Association Scotland). Funded by The Scottish Government.
To run alongside the new COSS publication ‘Profiting from Creativity’ (downloadable link)
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 Scotland, 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 service, along with other community groups who are running an asset and will be free to COSS clients and DTAS members, as well as community groups. If there are spaces available, staff from relevant support organisations will be able to attend.
Programme
9:30 – Coffee
10.00 – Lynn Molleson, COSS – Welcome and context
Arts and Assets
10:30 – Joss Allen, Project Manager, Deveron Arts, Huntly
Showcasing an inspiring community focused arts organisation.
11.30 – Coffee and comfort break
12:00 – The vision for Leith Theatre
Developing a sustainable plan to save a historically significant space
12:30 – Rob Hoon, Manager, Out of the Blue Arts and Education Trust
Running an arts space – balancing the books
13:00 – Lunch
14:00 – The Practical Tips Zone
We will set up a pick and mix of different zones covering how to run successful pop up events, audience segmentation and marketing, different models to balance the books, a tour of the Leith Theatre and more. Featuring Out of the Blue, Deveron Arts, The Leith Theatre Trust and Community Shares Scotland.
15:20 – Feedback
15:30 – Close
Contact.
Course Co-ordinator and Content Enquiries: Lynn Molleson, COSS Advisor (email preferred) – lynn@dtascot.org.uk.
Tel: 0131 225 2080 (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday).
Bookings: Chris Mack, COSS Administrator – chris@dtascot.org.uk.
Tel: 0131 225 2080 (Tuesday AM, Wednesday, Thursday PM, Friday).