This event examines both traditional and emerging models shaping the cultural sector.

The second instalment in our Financing Creativity series, explores how arts and cultural organisations can secure the investment needed to develop their spaces, strengthen their organisations and build long-term sustainability.

As the funding landscape continues to evolve, organisations are increasingly looking beyond traditional income streams to realise ambitious capital projects, improve resilience and create lasting impact. This event will explore models in attracting investment, developing compelling projects and building the partnerships needed to turn vision into reality.

Through case study presentations and an in-depth panel discussion, you'll hear directly from organisations that have successfully delivered capital developments, secured significant investment, and adopted innovative approaches to long-term sustainability. Speakers will share the opportunities, challenges, and lessons learned along the way, offering practical insights into balancing day-to-day operations with serving their communities while staying true to their organisation's vision and mission.

Whether you're at the early stages of planning a capital project, exploring new funding opportunities or thinking strategically about your organisation's future, this event will provide inspiration, practical advice and the opportunity to connect with others facing similar opportunities and challenges within the sector and beyond.

Accessibility

We are committed to making our events inclusive and accessible to all. If you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments, please let us know when booking so we can accommodate your needs.

If you’d like to speak to someone about accessibility before the event, please contact Holly h.foskett@artsandbusinessni.org.uk or ring us on 02890735150

On the day, our team will be available to assist you—just look for staff wearing pink lanyards. They’ll be happy to answer any questions or provide any additional support you may need.

Environmental Statement

A&BNI is committed to working with our Board, staff, suppliers, funders and audiences to ensure we consider the environmental impacts of our activities.

We are members of Green Arts NI, a sustainability network of cultural and creative organisations. In June 2019 we made a Plastic Promise and pledged to stop further use of plastic bottles and cups and to specify use of reusable sustainable products at our events. We walk, use public transport or car-share as much as possible – and encourage our attendees to consider sustainable transport options where possible

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