ArtsDirectory

ARTS CONSULTANTS

Katharine Stuart Associates
Performing Arts Development Consultants. Development of arts in rural areas, urban regeneration, programming, marketing, fundraising, business planning, project management
t:07899 944415
e:[email protected]

ARTS SERVICES

St Helens Creative Industries Initiative : http://www.creative-in-sthelens.org Database of artists and creative industries; Commercial and domestic commissions; Arts in education; Community animateurs; Venues. Online Gallery; Business Support information. Project Manager at St Helens Council t: 01744 455492

Martin Heaney – Theatre Education Director and Lecturer specialising in page to stage and devising projects. Research and consultancy undertaken t: 07939 148420 e: [email protected]

BOOKSHOP

SAM ‘s Books is a specialist supplier of books for arts professionals. For further information and invoicing, t/f: 01883 345011 e: [email protected], w: http://www.sam-arts.demon.co.uk

CONFERENCES

New Wave: Icon Buildings and the Regeneration of Coastal Towns, 21 September, Hastings. Presentations, case studies and debate on potential of icon buildings to drive regeneration. Chaired by Paul Finch, Architects Journal. Booking and details from South East Arts. e: [email protected] t: 01892 507251/211

Imagination in the Public Realm: Art, People & Place, a public art conference at University of Manchester, 7-9 September. Fees: full £150, student/artist £75. Speakers include: Betye Saar, Mark Dion, Nathan Coley, Edward Allington, LOT/EK, Gloria Moure, Sune Nordgren, Helen Escobedo. For further information: [email protected] t: 01952 670000, f: 01952 606250

CONSULTANTS

Awaydays with a difference – These valuable opportunities can achieve lasting results and be enjoyable. Use an experienced facilitator and strategist. Contact John Holden t: 01256 397310; e: [email protected]

IMG Arts Projects – Solutions for the Performing Arts. Comprehensive performing arts consulting and management services. Innovative ideas. Expert insights. Worldwide resources. t: (44)208 233 5800; f: (44)208 233 5801; e:[email protected] w: http://www.imgartsprojects.com

EDUCATION & TRAINING

City University Department of Arts Policy and Management. Courses start annually each October. MA/PGDip in Arts Criticism, Arts Criticism & Management, Arts Management, Museum & Gallery Management, PGDip in Cultural Management. For details, t: 020 7040 8751 e: [email protected].

MA Arts Management in Cambridge at APU. One year full-time, or two-year part-time programme providing specifically tailored business skills for arts managers at all levels. For further details, telephone Barbara Mornin on 01223 363271 ext. 2366 or visit our website http://www.abs.anglia.ac.uk/courses/art/artsmanagement.htm

FUNDRAISING

Craigmyle & Co Ltd – The UK ‘s longest established fundraising consultancy, have worked on over 1,590 appeals and helped to raise over £400m. Contact: Geoff Howard, t: 01582 762441, f: 01582 461489, e: [email protected], w: http://www.craigmyle.org.uk

Jeff Fendall MA MICFM provides specialist advice on all aspects of arts fundraising and management. Friendly positive expertise based on 17 years experience. 01843 600586 [email protected]

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Loaf ? Fancy a different perspective on your design requirements? Efficient and effective graphic design for all your promotional and marketing needs, from the designers of ArtsProfessional. For a quote, call Brian Holmes, t: 01954 206219 e: [email protected]

INSURANCE

La Playa – Specialist insurance services for the arts: office, travel/touring, instruments/equipment, liabilities, cancellation/non- appearance. Mark Boon, Managing Director. t: 01223 578151 e: [email protected] w: http://www.laplaya.co.uk

Musicians Insurance Services – with almost 30 years specialist experience and the widest choice of insurances on offer, we have to be the obvious choice of the arts professional. t: 0845 345 7529 e: [email protected]. A member of the General Insurance Standards Council

IT SERVICES

Independent IT Advice for the arts from Clive Leyland Consulting Ltd. Extensive experience with major UK arts organisations. IT strategy definition, requirements specification, supplier selection, implementation management. Contact Clive Leyland FCMC. Phone 01204 848838, fax 01204 496767, email [email protected]

MARKET RESEARCH

Clearview Commissioned by East England Arts, Clearview is a set of research services designed to make professional research available to all arts organisations. Discounts for organisations in EEA region. Visit http://www.audience.co.uk or call Arts Marketing East on 01394 388029

RECRUITMENT

Richmond Recruitment – Specialising in development and marketing roles in the arts. We offer an unparalleled quality of service to clients and candidates alike. t: 020 8392 6654 e: [email protected]

SALES/TICKETING

Internet Ticketing – e-mail marketing, group/school sales, research, box office training and fundraising from the market leaders t: 01865 324000 f: 01865 324001 e: [email protected] w: http://www.phoneroom.co.uk Let our people talk to your people.

THEATRE CONSULTANTS

Carr & Angier – Specialists in planning and equipping performance and conference venues worldwide. t: 01225 446664 f: 01225 446654 e: [email protected]

YOUTH ARTS DEVELOPMENT

Artswork proactive/reactive youth arts development agency. Over twelve years experience of specialist work with young people at risk, youth culture and the arts. Advice, seminars, projects, policy development and training. Funded by ACE, Southern Arts and Baring Foundation. t: 023 8071 2246 e: [email protected]

Youth Music is a charity which works to promote music-making opportunities for under 18 ‘s with least access, through funding, information and advice t: 020 7902 1060 e: [email protected]