What time should I arrive?

Arrive from 9.30 with activities starting at 10am

Will there be food and drink?

Tea and coffee (on arrival) and lunch will be provided. Let us know if you have any dietary requirements when you book.

Is there parking at the venue?

There is limited free street parking and a car park which charges a fee.

Is the venue accessible on public transport?

Yes. Various buses from Gateshead Interchange stop near the venue (the bus takes approx. 15-25 mins) and you can get the train to Dunston station (12 minute walk)

Friday, September 26

Obstacle Course for Freelancers

By Flourish

Being a creative freelancer can often feel like navigating an obstacle course. We will map that course together and imagine a better future.

Date and time

Location

Dunston Small Business Centre

Staithes Road Dunston NE11 9DR United Kingdom

Agenda

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Arrival - registration and refreshments

10:00 AM - 10:10 AM

Welcome and Introduction

Dr Dan Goodman

Dan will set the scene and talk about the aims of the day.

10:10 AM - 10:20 AM

Dr Susan Jones: Artists’ lived realities vs. policy frameworks

10:20 AM - 10:30 AM

Chris Folwell: Grassroots creativity and community organising

10:30 AM - 10:40 AM

Dr Angelika Strohmayer: Creativity, equity, and social justice

10:40 AM - 10:50 AM

Jeff Dean: Leadership, governance, and arts infrastructure

10:50 AM - 11:45 AM

Chaired Panel Discussion + Audience Q&A

Dr Dan Goodman

Dan will Chair a discussion between the four speakers and audience.

Lunch

Freelancers Obstacle Course - creative workshop

Paulina Malowaniec

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Highlights

6 hours, 30 minutes
In person

About this event

Community • Other

BURSARY SPACES AVAILABLE - BOOK BY NOON ON FRIDAY 19 SEPTEMBER:

Six bursary spaces of £131 are available for full day attendance. Bursaries are not means tested and will be chosen at random. Tick the box to say you would like to be considered for a bursary when you book, we will let you know if you have received a space on the afternoon of Friday 19 September.

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Flourish

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