CREATIVE NETWORKING MAY

We are together tonight to network around the subject of Price, Cost and Value. Dawn Giles, joins us from Bedford Creative Arts. to start the discussion of how we value creative work and how we put a price on it. This evening includes a chance to shout-out about your latest work and creative needs, and to chat informally.

Date: 5th May 2016 Time: 7-9pm Location: Ampthill, MK45 2HX

CREATIVENETWORKING MAY

If you work in the arts, run a creative business, are a freelance artist, actor, producer, maker or musician (or commission them), or are just curious, this network is for you. I am your host, Sandra Dartnell.

CREATIVENETWORKING MAY

Creative Networking is free of charge to attend thanks to the support of Central Bedfordshire Council, Bedford Borough Council and Bedford Creative Arts.

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Bedford Creative Arts

We believe that through collaboration with artists and the public, we can create something truly brilliant.

Image credit David Litchfield photographed for Bedford Creative Arts by Graham Watson

SAY HELLO

We are a very friendly network. We are not pitching at each other. We are chatting about what we are in to and what we are up to with a view to understanding each others skills, collaborating and voicing our needs.

SHOUT-OUT

Your chance to tell us about your work and needs

Image credit The Circus of Illustration photographed for Bedford Creative Arts by Cat Lane

DAWN GILES

Price, Value and Cost

Whetheryouareanartistoradesignerweallneedtounderstandthemarketweareworkinginandhowtopriceourwork. Howoftenhaveyoubeenaskedtoprovideyourservicesforfree? Thisbroadprovocationexploressomeofthethingsthatcangetinthewayofcreativeworkbeingvalued,understoodas'work'andpaidfor.

Image credit Darren Rose

COST:Thestartingpointforanybusinessiswhatdoesitcost youtodowhatyoudo?andhowmuchdoyouneedtolive?

Ifyoudon'tknowwhoyourcustomeris- howareyougoingtogetpaid?

Weallneedtounderstandthemarketweareworkingin, andhowtopriceourwork forthatmarket.Thevalueofyourworkiszeroifnoonewantstobuyit.

There is no parity in the creative world. Price is not just to do with costs

Grayson Perry first set his prices on the value of a dole cheque - as that was what he was living on. Establish your costs. Identify your market. Then you can work on growing your value.

Valueisestablishedbyothers- themoreyourworkisvalued= higherprices.

Joinprofessionalbodies.Usethesupportthatisoutthere.Knowyourrights.

SHOUT-OUT

Your chance to tell us about your work and needs

Image credit The Circus of Illustration photographed for Bedford Creative Arts by Cat Lane

SHOUT-OUT

Your chance to tell us about your work and needs

At Creative Bedfordshire @EllypopArt @BCAInterns told us about taking part in @SupershoesUK http://www.supershoes.org.uk/

We heard from @johnstenhouse2 about Lavender Junction written & performed by Lisa Stenhouse http://www.peppermintmuse.co.uk/current-productions/lavender-junction

We heard from writer & actor @johnstenhouse2 about @PeppermintMuse Altamont http://www.peppermintmuse.co.uk/current-productions/altamont

We heard about @ArtistsNetBeds @VJohns_art Bringing In The May collaboration & imminent show @UpstairsGallere

SHOUT-OUT

Your chance to tell us about your work and needs

Artist @JoanneShewanTxt told us about @ArtistsNetBedshttp://www.artsnetbeds.org.uk also members @VJohns_art @EllypopArt

Artist @PaulPibworth is #crowdfunding for #crucifix project http://www.paulpibworth.co.uk

Circus of Illustration @KristinaBullen @KatieLAllen @petehindle said follow @wearethecircus & #drinkanddraw

Artist Gayle Storey told us she had finished her residency @uniofbedshttp://www.gaylestorey.com/home.html

New to creative networking creative studio @thecreativeave shouted out for collabortations with illustrators & photographers inBedfordshire

CULTURE CHALLENGEA project devised and led by Bedford Creative Arts to enable more young people to experience and make arts and culture. Designed for and with teachers it provides a directory of creative and cultural providers that are experienced at working with schools. Artists, cultural organisations, and schools can become Culture Challenge members

LET’S TALK BUSINESSBusiness advice and information email alerts from Central Bedfordshire Council, including financing and funding opportunities, local business news, networking events, awards and competitions. http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/business/timebank/lets-talk.aspx

BUSINESS TIME BANKThe Business TimeBank scheme, includes seminars, workshops and opportunities for one to one advice from experts – and all completely free.http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/business/timebank/timebank.aspx

CREATIVENETWORKING JULY

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THANK YOU. SEE YOU IN JULY

Creative Networking is free of charge to attend thanks to the support of the Business Support Team at Central Bedfordshire Council, the Economic Development Department at Bedford Borough Council and Bedford Creative Arts.

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Date: 7th July 2016 Time: 7-9pm Location: Dunstable