Expressions of interest forms are now available for those wanting to work with the Branching Out team.
Throughout the project we have been approached by wildlife sanctuaries, tourism businesses, artists, galleries, artist cooperatives and other creative people who are wanting to develop a social enterprise to support their work. While our time with the two pilots; Interweave Arts and TRA-K Sheffield, winds down in the coming months we are keen to find others who want to develop, market and get their product, service or event out there.
So email kylie@tasregionalarts.org.au so we can send you a form (1 page with 2 questions-simple)
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Enterprise Development
There is little doubt that branching out has identified the need for greater hands on support for artists and arts organisations. The result of a little bit of expertise aimed in the right direction has enabled our two pilot groups to achieve some of their goals. But how do we support this work, how do we fund it and how do we do it?
In late 2009 I was drawn to Ripples on the Zambezi, a book written by Ernesto Sirolli that illustrates the damage that individuals can do when not invited by communities.
In partnership with Tasmanian Council of Social Services, we brought Ernesto to Tasmania in August last year to speak at the Regional Arts Australia Conference. Anyone who has heard him knows what a passionate, straight shooting speaker he is. His model of working with entrepreneurs resonates with me as I continue to hear stories of disillusionment, frustration and despair from artists, writers, performances and creative thinkers who are trying to do it all.
In late 2009 I was drawn to Ripples on the Zambezi, a book written by Ernesto Sirolli that illustrates the damage that individuals can do when not invited by communities.
In partnership with Tasmanian Council of Social Services, we brought Ernesto to Tasmania in August last year to speak at the Regional Arts Australia Conference. Anyone who has heard him knows what a passionate, straight shooting speaker he is. His model of working with entrepreneurs resonates with me as I continue to hear stories of disillusionment, frustration and despair from artists, writers, performances and creative thinkers who are trying to do it all.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Ripples on the Tasmanica
What a massive week it was and I am still recovering. I was lucky enough to be one of 15 participants in the Trinity of Management workshop run by Ernesto Sirolli. Gathering in a room with key people from Lifeline, Migrant Resource Centre, entrepreneurs and others we listened to the principles of this approach which has been honed over the past 25 years.
What a huge reservoir of knowledge this team has, having worked all over the world from Africa to Cornwall, UK. The Trinity of Management training reinforced the approach of focusing on individual strengths and gathering the skills around you that are lacking.
'Do what you love to do and find others to do the things you hate'. It's such a simple approach, but goes against the individualist approach that current business models take.
Three days of debating, discussing and sharing stories was fantastic and is only the beginning.
The training fits perfecting with Branching Out, which has identified gaps in the industry and the need for new approaches. With financial support from Rio Tinto, the Myer Foundation and the Department of Economic Development this was an invaluable training opportunity.
Ernesto will be back in September and we will continue to work with TasCOSS and other stakeholders to progress the opportunities. Watch this Space!!!
What a huge reservoir of knowledge this team has, having worked all over the world from Africa to Cornwall, UK. The Trinity of Management training reinforced the approach of focusing on individual strengths and gathering the skills around you that are lacking.
'Do what you love to do and find others to do the things you hate'. It's such a simple approach, but goes against the individualist approach that current business models take.
Three days of debating, discussing and sharing stories was fantastic and is only the beginning.
The training fits perfecting with Branching Out, which has identified gaps in the industry and the need for new approaches. With financial support from Rio Tinto, the Myer Foundation and the Department of Economic Development this was an invaluable training opportunity.
Ernesto will be back in September and we will continue to work with TasCOSS and other stakeholders to progress the opportunities. Watch this Space!!!
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Event/Project Management Workshop
This Project Management Workshop offers an invaluable toolkit for you to build a framework for systematic planning, monitoring and reviewing to help you get and keep control of your work, improve efficiency and effectiveness and reduce stress.
Highly regarded presenter, Jill Gael, returns with another session of her practical and realistic Managing Projects Workshop, in partnership with the Australia Business Arts Foundation. Make sure to bring all your realistic event frustrations and specific problems because that’s what Jill wants to work on with you.
The Program will cover:
· Key elements from planning and scoping through to completion as well as what these and other things mean.
· Best ways to work to meet timelines and be within budget.
· How to keep project workers, volunteers and other stakeholders well informed and on track for success.
· Ways to manage and minimise Identified risks.
· How to be creative when something unplanned arises.
· Wrapping up well.
· Evaluating projects.
If you are on the committee or board of management, a paid or volunteer member of an event/arts organisation, then this is a terrific opportunity for you to pack your skills toolbox with a shed-full of tricks and techniques to enable your event to stand out in a crowded calendar.
Events Tasmania, as part of its Event Development Program, provides this workshop free for Tasmanian event/arts organisers. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea are provided.
Launceston
Friday 1 July 2011
9.30am – 4.30pm
Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery @Inveresk
2 Invermay Road, Inveresk
Parking is available in the main car park for $4 all day.
Hobart
Monday 4 July 2011
9.30am – 4.30pm
Royal Society Room,
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
19 Davey Street entrance (on water dock side of building)
Register at info@eventstasmania.com or 03 6237 6431 before Monday 20 June 2011. Places are filling fast.
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