Winter Workshop Series.

Bright Ideas Winter Workshop Series is an online crash course in business basics for the creative arts.

The workshops take place each Thursday for 4 weeks from 9 – 30 July, at 2pm.

They are currently held online over Zoom, and a link will be sent out to those who register.

Our sessions teach artists, performers and producers the fundamentals of project planning, funding, marketing and business. By getting these things in order, you can reduce your load and invest more time into your art. They are also a great opportunity to collaborate and meet other members of the arts community.

Week 1: Project Management

Project planning and management. Where to begin and how to avoid last-minute panic.

Week 2: Fundraising & Grants

Navigate fundraising, sales, and grant applications.

Week 3: Marketing & Communications

Learn how to grow your community and engage people by communicating your unique value.

Week 4: Intellectual Property & Admin

Protecting your work, avoiding copyright breaches, & all the business admin you need to get sorted. Bright Ideas: Getting Started Online Workshop

How the workshop will be conducted:

The workshop will not be conducted from the INCUBATE Hub, but be streamed by the facilitator from an alternative location by videoconferencing.

Before the workshop, you will receive a link to the workshop. This will not require any further account set up on your part, you will be able to simply click and enter the workshop. You will then be able to participate from wherever your location may be and gain further links to resources and activities from the workshop.

We recommend using a laptop or desktop PC, with a webcam and a headset, to access the workshop. Alternatively, you can access the Zoom call from your phone. We are in the process of investigating options which might support students who don’t have access to reliable internet.

Who can join?

Bright Ideas has been developed for University of Sydney students, alumni, and staff, who are welcome to join this introductory workshops for free.

There is no assumed knowledge to join Bright Ideas.

Is there a cost?

Workshops are free for all attendees.

Do I need an idea?

Nope! All you need is an interest in the arts, and in learning some strategic tools to help you launch a creative project, or to help you in your future career.

What is the program for?

Bright Ideas is for creatives who want to learn how to manage business basics, project management, marketing and/or fundraising. You might be studying a Bachelor of Fine Arts, have recently graduated from The Conservatorium of Music, or you might be a USYD staff member who is looking to dabble in photography. Attendees from all fields are welcome.

What kind of creative projects?

We welcome people from all creative fields - visual art, music, theatre, dance, sculpture, writing, you name it. You might be an actor, producer, painter, curator, editor or choreographer. If you're unsure if this is for you, reach out to us!

Who are the facilitators?

Rebecca Sedicol has a background in program development, project management and marketing. Since studying a Bachelor of Arts, she has been passionate about supporting the university arts community and has channelled this passion into redeveloping the Bright Ideas program.

Bright Ideas is delivered by INCUBATE, the award-winning startup accelerator program founded by the University of Sydney Union.

More questions?

Get in touch here.

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