Upcoming events
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Creative Advice Thursdays
Hosted by Tees Valley Arts and Redcar Council
Thurs 27 March, 10am - 4pm, Tees Valley Arts, Redcar
Free, booking required.
Every last Thursday of the month, Tees Valley Arts and Redcar Council are teaming up to provide a welcoming, supportive space for artists and creatives seeking advice and guidance. Whether you're navigating the challenges of your creative journey or need a helping hand with your next project, we're here to support you.
Book a 45-minute slot, and you’ll have the opportunity to chat with James and Aphra from Tees Valley Arts or Daniel from Redcar Council, who will be available to answer your questions, offer expert advice, and point you towards the right resources and contacts to help you succeed (we can't promise to fix that budget formula, but we’ll certainly try!).
Spaces are limited so book your space today!
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Spymonkey Clowning Workshop
Hosted by our partners at ARC.
Mon 28 Apr, 10am, ARC, Stockton
Free event, booking required.
This one day workshop is an introduction to the key concepts at the heart of Spymonkey’s Theatre of Funny. We believe that everyone can be funny in their own unique way, and that the best theatre is one that embraces this quality in its artists. With the emphasis on supporting a space that is accessible, supportive and safe for all to laugh, we will use our favourite games and exercises as practical illustrations, to create belly-laughter with games and improv exercises (the sometimes scary pleasure of saying ‘yes’ to the unknown), explore practical concepts such as ‘finding the game’, the importance of complicity, or fixed point, of playing together with our friends, and of sharing that particular quality of Funny that you and only you can be.
From enthusiastic newcomers and performing arts students to emerging artists and seasoned pros, we welcome all experience levels and everyone in between.
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Billy No Mates x The Freelancer Network Co-working
Wed 14 May, 10am, ARC, Stockton
Free event, booking required
Join us for a free co-working session on Wednesday 14th May 2025, from 10am-4pm. No daunting networking here - just a relaxed meet up with other lone or home workers.
This session is in collaboration with Billy No Mates, a fantastic co-working community.
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Lunch & Learn: Developing Funding Proposals Workshop
Wed 4 Jun, 12pm, ARC, Stockton
Free, booking required.
Fundraising experts Achates are working with The Freelancer Network to deliver a series of workshops, 1:1 advice surgeries, and hackathon-style sessions. These aim to support creative freelancers in the Tees Valley to build their skills, knowledge, and confidence in shaping, articulating, and fundraising for creative and cultural projects, both individually and collaboratively.
Schedule for the Event:
Lunch and Network – 12pm – 12.30pm
Workshop – 12.30pm – 2pm
Network – 2pm – 2.30pm
This in-person workshop with Achates Senior Consultant Phoebe Walker will look at the nuts and bolts of bid-writing and proposal development for two key types of grantmaker: statutory funders, and Trusts and Foundations. We’ll look at the application process for statutory funders including Arts Council England and the National Lottery Community Fund, and general guidance and top tips for approaching independent Trusts and Foundations.
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1:1 Fundraising Surgeries (online)
1:1 fundraising surgery (online)
30-minute slots with a fundraising expert
Free, booking required.
Speak to Acates expert Phoebe and you can delve a bit more deeply into the themes of our workshop, discuss your specific project or funding application, or chat through anything else you’d like some expert support with.
To book please email tvcreates@arconline.co.uk
Past events