Events are a key part of most arts organisations' programmes, from launch parties to week-long festivals and everything in between; and whilst the event scale or content may vary, the principles of good event management remain the same. Diane Hutchison reveals the secret of running a successful event.

The first question to ask when planning an arts event is: do the dates fit? Is there enough lead-in time for the event to be produced in such a way that it achieves all you intend... more