Central Coast Council presents Creating+Labs, a series of professional development workshops designed to empower local artists, arts workers and arts organisations across all creative disciplines.
Creating+Labs, presented by Central Coast Council, is a free professional development program empowering local artists, arts workers and arts organisations to take their creative practice to the next level.
In 2024, the program offers a series of seven workshops, running from July to October. These workshops were created in response to valuable insights gathered from the Central Coast’s vibrant arts sector. They address key areas essential for success in creative fields, including:
- Developing skills in creative branding, securing funding and understanding your audience.
- Fostering connections through valuable networking opportunities.
- Prioritising wellbeing through a range of strategies tailored to the arts sector.
By empowering local artists, Creating+Labs aims to foster a thriving arts sector on the Central Coast.
2024 Workshops
Creative's Guide to Branding with Creative Plus Business
Develop your creative brand identity.
When: Thursday 25 July 2024, 6-8pm
Where: Gosford Regional Gallery
Book now: www.trybooking.com/CSZQU
Funding Fundamentals with Creative Plus Business
Build the skills you need to get funding, manage funding, and maintain it.
When: Thursday, 8 August 2024, 10am-12pm
Where: Laycock Street Community Theatre
Book now: www.trybooking.com/CTISH
Culture Segments with Morris Hargreaves McIntyre
Rethink your understanding of audiences and how to engage them.
When: Wednesday 4 September 2024, 10.30am-12pm
Where: The Art House
Book now: www.thearthousewyong.com.au/whats-on/culture-segments-with-morris-hargreaves-mcintyre
The Power of an Arts Alliance with the Hunter Creative Alliance
Get together and learn what it takes to build a local arts alliance.
When: Friday 20 September 2024, 10.30am-12pm
Where: Musicians Making a Difference
Book now: www.trybooking.com/CTISK
Creative Industry Wellbeing with Hey Mate
Let’s talk about looking after yourself as a creative.
When: Thursday 3 October 2024, 6-7.30pm
Where: Gosford Regional Gallery
Book now: www.trybooking.com/CSZRY
Making a Safe Work Environment in the Arts with Hey Mate
Make sure your organisation is creating safe spaces for artists and arts workers.
When: Friday 4 October 2024, 10am-12pm
Where: Laycock Street Community Theatre
Book now: www.trybooking.com/CTISQ
Youth Mental Health First Aid for Teaching Artists with Hey Mate
Accredited two-day training for artists, teaching artists and arts providers who work with young people.
When: Thursday 17 October 2024, 8am-3pm
Friday 18 October 2024, 8am-4pm
Where: Musicians Making a Difference
Book now: www.trybooking.com/CTISY
Wellbeing Survey
Hey Mate is conducting a survey on the wellbeing of the Central Coast creative community.
To complete the survey, visit: https://forms.gle/3hQReZnum83XJqVYA