Tag: Business Development

Open Call: Business Development Programme- VAI LEO Dublin

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LEO Dublin and VAI offer A Lets Talk Creative Business Workshop

The Creative Industries Programme from Dublin City LEO, in collaboration with Visual Artists Ireland (VAI), offers a series of business development workshops for Dublin-based creative businesses.⁠

The workshops include:
-5 expert-led workshops (3 in-person, 2 online)⁠
-Business mentoring tailored to creative professionals⁠
-A chance to showcase your work during Local Enterprise Week on 6th March⁠
-Led by industry expert Emer Ferran, the programme will build confidence and skills in the following areas:⁠ Digitalisation, marketing, and finance⁠; Networking and group learning⁠; Preparing for success with funding, residencies, and ethical practices.⁠
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When: 11th Feb – 18th March⁠, 10 AM – 4 PM.
Location: VAI (Temple Bar) & Zoom⁠
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Participant Criteria:⁠
-Based in Dublin 1-13, 17, or 20⁠
-1+ year in practice post-qualification⁠
-Participated in a group/solo show in the past year⁠
-Able to submit a 2-year directional plan⁠

Fee: €60 (covers mentoring, materials, and catering)⁠
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Deadline to apply: 9 AM, 27th January⁠, 2025.
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To apply, submit 200 words on your business objectives⁠ and 3 high-resolution images of your work⁠ to the following email: services@visualartists.ie⁠

For more information – https://visualartists.ie/advert/lets-talk-creative-business-programme-open-call-deadline-27th-january-9am/


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Of Interest: Minding Creative Minds Mentorship Programme

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The Minding Creative Minds mentorship programme is now accepting applications.

Their programme is for those seeking career support in the creative community across Ireland. Mentees/applicants have access to their events and networking opportunities, among other opportunities.

The deadline is the 31st of July. An additional application round will be held from the 4th to the 31st of October.

For more information, visit their website – https://mindingcreativeminds.ie/mentorship-programme/

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Education: Foundation Programme and Growth Programme – DCCI Academy

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Foundation Programme

The Foundation Programme course is a practical guide for companies that are sole traders and considering setting up a more formal operation to grow a sustainable business. The Foundation Programme is tailored to offer DCCI members a unique opportunity to join other talented creatives to gain practical knowledge and insights essential for building a sustainable and successful business.

At the end of this programme you will have:

  • defined your vision for your business
  • understood your customers and competitors
  • improved your ability to make strategic business decisions

For more information, visit their website – https://www.dcci.ie/foundation-course/

Growth Programme

The DCCI Academy Growth Programme is aimed at design and craft companies that are beyond ideation, have been operating for some time, and wish to scale beyond their current position either in the Irish or international markets.

A series of training workshops and mentoring that supports growth from start-up to scaling stage.

At the end of this programme you will have:

  • defined your vision for your business
  • understood your customers and competitors
  • improved your ability to make strategic business decisions
  • defined your strategic objective, key milestones and implementation steps for success
  • learned how to use the business tools shared on the course
  • improved your entrepreneurial confidence

Application deadline: 6 May 2024.

For more information, visit their website – https://www.dcci.ie/growth-programme-may-2024/


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Education: Cultural Entrepreneurship-How to Start and Run Your Own Arts Initiative

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Are you aspiring to launch your arts organization, creative platform, or exhibition design studio? This course teaches you how to transform your innovative ideas into a successful independent enterprise. Led by experienced cultural entrepreneur Yulia Loginova, it is designed for artists, curators, or art professionals who aspire to launch and run their cultural initiatives effectively.

The course runs from the 9th of April through the 7th of May, 2024.

For more information, visit their website – https://nodecenter.net/course/Cultural-entrepreneurship

Note: the website also has other courses relating to arts curation and arts organisations.


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Opportunity: MAKE: GROW: FLOURISH – Craft Business Training Programme

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The World Craft Council of Europe (WCCE) presents MAKE: GROW: FLOURISH, a comprehensive business training programme that understands the specific needs and challenges faced by craft enterprises seeking to expand and thrive within the competitive marketplace.

To foster a trusted environment, this programme will offer a mix of workshops, group discussions, resources, writing and exercises, all designed to help you construct a business plan. This programme provides a unique opportunity for participants to build a peer support network across Europe.

The online training programme will be conducted in English. 30 places are available. 

Programme duration: 25 April – 2 July 2024
Deadline for applications: 1st of April

For more information, visit their website – https://wcc-europe.org/opportunities/call-for-applications-%e2%86%92-makegrowflourish-craft-business-training-programme/


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Opportunity: Louth Craftmark Designers Network – Applications Open Soon

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The Louth Craftmark Designers Network is a group of makers and visual artists based in and around County Louth. They promote and support their members through accessing funding, networking and collaborative projects.

The creative disciplines of the membership include ceramics, print, jewellery, textiles, woodwork, furniture, leather, sculpture and painting. All of the members work full-time or part-time in their discipline. Feltmakers Ireland member Caoimhe Tuthill / Boann Irish Felt is a network member.

In December, Louth Craftmark Designers Network had an impressive pop-up shop in the Powerscourt Shopping Centre in Dublin.

Membership is open from the 1st through the 31st of March.

For more information, visit their website – https://louthcraftmark.com/about/

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Opportunity: Home Faber Fellowship

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The Homo Faber Fellowship is a yearly seven-month sponsored professional integration programme designed for collaborative duos of master artisans and craft graduates. Participants will develop business and marketing knowledge, as well as design and hands-on practical skills through transmission from one generation to the next.

The Homo Faber Fellowship is presented by Design & Crafts Council Ireland in partnership with the Michelangelo Foundation, powered by the Young Craft Booster and co-funded by European Union.

Application deadline: 8th of March 2024

For more information, visit the DCCI’s website – https://www.dcci.ie/homo-faber-fellowship-2/

Opportunity: FORM Designmade in Carlow – Seeking New Members

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FORM DESIGNMADE in Carlow seeks applications for full membership of the Group. Members must reside in County Carlow and be professional designers/makers/craftspersons.

Application closing date: April 5, 2024.

For more information, visit this page – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFXe_-sev57BKKczoQlk5mYlUZhhsdgwZH_mXCD2jtRFr0aw/viewform

Opportunity: Fingal Artists’ Support Scheme 2024

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Fingal County Council 2024 Artists’ Support Scheme is open for applications. This funding allows professional artists to avail of up to €5,000 of an award towards travel and professional development opportunities, a residency, or towards the development of work.

The award is open to practising artists at all stages of their professional careers in music, visual art, drama, literature, film and dance. Applicants must have been born, have studied, or currently reside in the Fingal administrative area to be eligible to apply.

The funding is for projects or initiatives which will take place between 1st May and 31st December 2024.

Deadline: The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 1st March 2024, at 4:00pm.

For more information, visit their website – http://fingalarts.ie/fingal-arts-office/bursaries-funding-residency-schemes/artists-support-scheme/artists-support-scheme-2024

Opportunity: Craft Business Accelerator Programme

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The Design & Crafts Council Ireland has launched The Accelerator Programme in partnership with Portal, Trinity College Dublin.

The Accelerator Programme is specifically designed to support small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) in the craft and design industry, helping them tap into international markets by providing essential startup assistance. The course will be delivered in two stages, between March and December 2024, with 20 companies shortlisted for a place on the course.

Deadline: the 18th of February.

For more information, visit their website – https://www.dcci.ie/opportunities/the-accelerator-programme/