Coventry City Council is launching a brand new programme to support the city’s arts and culture sector, with a specific focus on smaller organisations and freelancers.
The programme offers a range of free training sessions to help organisations and freelance creatives develop their skills and knowledge.
There are over 300 places available, with a blend of both online and in-person sessions. The programme covers a wide range of topics, including fundraising, marketing, safeguarding, media coaching and writing.
The programme’s sessions will be taking place between 11 November and 13 December and it is aimed at people working in the arts and cultural sectors in Coventry.
Cllr Naeem Akhtar, Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities at Coventry City Council, said: “This is a wonderful opportunity for those working in the arts and culture sector to learn new skills or develop ones they already have. The programme has been developed in partnership with a number of external providers to ensure that there’s a strong variety of options.
“The arts and culture sector is so important to the city and we really want to reach the right people. We encourage those working in the industry in Coventry to see whether any of the sessions could be useful to them or their business.”
Course providers include Coventry University, University of Warwick, Artswork, Coconut Communications, West Midlands Ownership Hub, Arts Marketing Association and Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy.
The courses are funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority Commonwealth Games Legacy Enhancement Fund and the programme is being launched as part of the West Midlands Creativity Week.
For more information on the courses, or to register, visit the Arts and Culture Business Booster webpage.