Developing Audiences and Curating Artists' Moving Image Work
Venue: The Maltings Theatre & Arts Centre, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland TD15 1AJ
Date: Friday, 21 September 2007, 10.00am – 5.00pm
Do you want to screen artists' films at your venue but aren't sure how to go about it? Do you want to develop an audience for artists' moving image? Do you want to know how to source artists' films?
The Independent Cinema Office presents an essential one-day training course aimed at cinemas who want to start or develop an artists' film programme; mixed arts venues who want to integrate their cinema and gallery more comprehensively; and galleries who are interested in forging links with cinemas.
This course will include presentations and case studies, as well as the opportunity for individual consultation on your own projects and plans. You will learn foolproof strategies first-hand from recognised experts who have years of experience in audience development, curating and marketing of artists' moving image work. By the end of the day you will have identified achievable objectives for development at your own organisation.
The course will cover the following areas:
- Artists' film — what is it? The differences for distribution and exhibition
- How do you develop audiences for artists' moving image? What networks can you utilise to best market your programme?
- Curating and sourcing artists' films: introducing key distributors and agencies, independent curators, rights clearance and potential funding opportunities
- Thinking differently and creatively about your audience and how to engage them
- Collaboration and partnerships: sustainable strategies for the exhibition of artists moving image
The course will take place on the first day of the Berwick Film and Media Festival. Participants can buy tickets from the festival for the opening screening, which will be at 7.30pm (£4.00). This will be followed by an exhibition launch (free to attend). Course participants will be put on the guest list for the opening party that night. Click here to read a press release about the festival.
Cost:
The price for this course is £30 + VAT (£35.25) per person
Booking your place:
To book your place, download an application form and return it with a cheque made payable to ‘Independent Cinema Office’ by Wednesday 12 September 2007. Places are strictly limited and available on a first come, first served basis so early booking is strongly recommended. If you have any queries about the course, or wish to check that it is appropriate for your needs, contact George Clark or Tilly Walnes on 0207 636 7120 or email: tilly@independentcinemaoffice.org.uk
Application Form — MS Word Version
Application Form — Adobe PDF Version
Course Tutors
The course will be taught by a range of speakers including; George Clark (Artists' Moving Image Development Officer, ICO), Michelle Cotton (Independent Curator & Writer) and Mike Sperlinger (LUX).
This project is funded by Arts Council England.
