An afternoon of activity to empower and equip artists to centralise collaboration.

An afternoon of activity to empower and equip artists to centralise collaboration; building the sustainable networks and partnerships that help realise their artistic ideas and the confidence to ensure these collaborations thrive. Featuring case study presentations of great collaborations, practical round table workshops, opportunities to build new collaborations and commissioned performances.

Freelancers will go away with a toolkit resource pack to support them across the different stages of collaborative project development as well as the opportunity to book 1-1 post-workshop advice sessions with the archipelago team.

Who is this for?

This Makers: In Collaboration workshop is for freelance artists within the performing arts sector who are looking to develop awareness of how to grow their collaborative networks and instigate partnerships with different organisations and artists. We will be looking at different areas of collaborative practice from artistic, administrative and producing perspectives.

Tickets

This event is free to creative freelancers working in Sheffield, but spaces are limited. Please claim your ticket at the following link - Makers: In Collaboration at The Carpenter Room at Sheffield Central Library event tickets from TicketSource

Access

Makers: In Collaboration will be in The Carpenter Room at Sheffield Central Library. Full details of the space are available on AccessAble here.

As part of booking, we ask for participants to fill in our Access Statement form to ensure we can provide the best support for you.

If you have any specific questions about access prior to booking on, please contact sean@archipelagoarts.co.uk.

About Archipelago Arts Collective

archipelago arts collective is all about drawing people, ideas and stories together. We make new, bold and often epic art through generous and exciting collaborations with artists, participants and audiences as equals.

Collaboration lies at the heart of our creative process. Our approach is rooted in co-creation and active listening. None of our work is based on assumption and is developed through holistic conversations with the communities and individuals who are platformed by or want to speak to and through our work.

Our mission is to be part of bringing our tiny islands of people together, celebrating what unites us, whilst embracing our differences. We prioritise accessibility across all our projects, ensuring that our work is inclusive and welcoming.

Website: www.archipelagoarts.co.uk

About Culture Sheffield

Culture Sheffield, part of Sheffield City Council, works alongside local organisations, artists, and freelancers to deliver the city’s Culture Strategy and help the creative sector thrive. With a focus on celebrating and fostering the arts scene in Sheffield, Culture Sheffield provides support through commissioning funds, professional development training, and networking events across the city.

Website: https://culture.sheffield.gov.uk/

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Image - Mother of the Revolution rehearsals, Emily Snooks and Cherie Gordon, archipelago arts collective. Photography by Emily Goldie

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