Heletic Domaine performing at Urban Skies

ABOUT US – MAKING IT HAPPEN

The first thing is to meet with us and talk. To discuss your ideas and what it is you want to do. We will work out with you the next step forward. This may involve:

Further research

A pilot project which could be used as a starting point to identify interests and future directions

The development of a tailored programme of work

In addition, to make the most of any project we can:

Connect you to the relevant networks

Connect you to other mainstream and alternative arts providers, who may be able to help with resources for the project, such as venues and artistic programmes that can compliment what we are trying to achieve

Look at effective ways to promote the work, to create profile and recognition for your programme

Other possibilities include:

Opportunities to get involved in projects that are already in place, are relevant to what you want to achieve and have some readily available resources

Advice on funding and resources that may be available to you, and if need be, help you to construct the application

We are not in the business of developing work that is funding led, but we are highly experienced at putting together programmes that can fit into current funding schemes without compromising what we want to achieve.

At times it may be more appropriate to signpost you to other resources and agencies that are able to help you.

We are also very experienced at developing programmes of work that will remove barriers to participation for all people. For this reason, Access remains a key issue in the development of a project. The budgets and resources need to adequately support the involvement of people who may face barriers, such as lone parents, people 'at risk', disabled people. The places that we work need to be disabled accessible, inviting and friendly. Young and old people in particular, need to get to and from spaces in safety, and working environments need to be created that are free from harassment.

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