Working closely with Business and Employment, Australian Business Arts Foundation and other business, arts and community organisations, we are exploring the best models that could work for the regionally based groups to enter the world of Social Enterprise.
When starting any new venture there is an element of calculated risk and a moment of jumping in with either investment money or resources. We are now at that point.
We are continuing to work alongside a dedicated group of people in Sheffield on a Community Gallery Social Enterprise, currently teasing out the financial viability and pulling together an updated business plan.The work with Interweave in Launceston has been really dynamic with the group identifying a range of opportunities, but determining one avenue that could support and profile the art produced by artists in the Launceston area.
Branching Out is a challenging and exciting project with two key components: 1 the strategic Management-including research, networking and establishing partnerships and 2 the Operational and implementation of the pilot projects. Including identifying key skill requirements, community needs and working with the groups to move the projects forward.
