10 February 2010
Hi all, welcome to the latest edition of the AL newsletter. Coming up: - AL News and Events: 1 month until Insight 2010, placement with Theatre 503,
- Resources: Kids in Museums Manifesto, free Ticketsolve demo
- Opportunities: Funding for Community work, 2010/11 Clore applications open
- Conferences: Developing Learning Programmes, Association of British Orchestras
- Jobs: Audiences Yorkshire, Theatre Royal Stratford East, Thames Festival
Best wishes,
Emma Emma McLean
020 7367 0816 |
Audience Candy
Arts Council England Consultation - What will the world look like in 2021?
Later this year, Arts Council England will set out a 10-year strategic framework containing their long-term goals and ambitions for each art form, as well as new ways of working with those who they fund. They want your feedback regarding this early draft - read the consultation paper here and have your say. |
AL News and Events |
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March 10, 2010; RIBA, 66 Portland Street, London
Audiences London works year round with professionals across the cultural sector in London from CEOs and marketers, to general managers and community engagement specialists, based in venues, companies or local authorities. Whether it is a simple piece of data analysis, or a collaborative project - all of this work increases our understanding of how to engage audiences and visitors with London's cultural organisations. This event is an opportunity to come and hear about the latest findings and results that have emerged from this work and discuss what they might mean for your organisation. To keep up-to-date with content and speakers as they are announced, visit our website here. Prices start from as little as £80 +VAT. Book your place now. |
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Audiences London has commissioned two external advisers, Anne Millman and Gaby Porter, to consult with you about your needs and priorities. Their findings will inform the development of our services and help us ensure that we're offering value to the widest range of London's cultural organisations. We'll soon be sending out an e-survey and we'd really appreciate a few minutes of your time to give us some feedback. |
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Audiences London is working with Theatre503 in Battersea to develop their marketing. To support this work Theatre503 are offering an opportunity for a 2 - 3 month part-time placement to help the organisation initiate and establish relationships with local, regional and national organisations who they partner with to spread the word about the theatre and its work. To find out more and to apply visit our website here. |
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Kids in Museums have shared their manifesto for 2010, which they believe is a practical and powerful tool which they hope will encourage and support museums and galleries around the country to make family visits more enjoyable. Read the manifesto here. |
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Thinking about trying out a new box office and CRM system? Ticketsolve has a free trial available now. Their system has a number of integrated features, including: - Consumer seat selection tool
- At-home ticket printing & barcode functionality
- Cross-selling and Up-selling Functionality
- Email Campaign Management
Visit their website here for details. |
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Applications for Community Voices grants are now open! Media Trust will be selecting 26 community projects to receive funding of either £1,500, £7,000 or £14,000, as well as support from digital mentors to help you make a difference in your community. Apply by 28 February 2010 to be considered for a grant. Visit the Media Trust website here for more information. |
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Please note - this opportunity is offered only to Arts Marketing Association members. Jonathan Drori (http://www.ted.com/speakers/jonathan_drori.html) would like feedback from AMA members on how they would improve access to the arts via digital technologies. Findings will be used as part of a paper Jonathan is writing for the DCMS and will also be shared with the AMA. If you'd like to participate, please e-mail and copy in . |
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The Clore Fellowship Programme aims to shape emerging creative leaders through in-depth learning, tailored as far as possible to the needs, aspirations and circumstances of about 20 individuals a year. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 12 March 2010. Read more and apply via the Clore website here. |
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Conferences |
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26 February 2010, London Transport Museum
This one-day conference is an exciting opportunity to explore imaginative interpretation methods and ways of engaging a cross-section of audiences with the theme of ‘home'. This day will provide a wealth of ideas and examples on how to inspire and engage your visitors. For more information and to book contact Krisztina Lackoi at the Geffrye Museum - by Monday 15 February. |
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ABO Conference, 24 - 26 February 2010; Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
What is the identity of British orchestras in a global marketplace? What about the identity of orchestral managers? Is social mobility on the agenda, and if not, why not? All this and more, along with dedicated sessions on branding and audience development. Bryony Duncan, our Research Manager will be sharing some of the findings from our collaborative project with 12 of London's orchestras and orchestral venues. Read more and book your place here. |
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1 March 2010, 7pm, Kings Place, London, Hall One
Tickets from £9.50
Chaired by Joan Bakewell, this debate will explore the key issues for arts funding in the run up to the General Election. On the panel are Simon Jenkins (National Trust), Matthew Elliot (Taxpayers' Alliance), Bonnie Greer (playwright and critic) and Matthew Taylor (Royal Society for Arts). For more details, and to book visit the Kings Place website here. |
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Two opportunities to join our colleagues at Audiences Yorkshire in their work growing and nurturing audiences for the region.
Finance and Operations Director
Deadline: 5pm, 17th February
Interviews: 23 and 25 February
Salary: £30-£40k, plus benefits
FULL INFORMATION
Audience Consultancy Assistant
Deadline: 5pm, 3 March
Interviews: 16 March 2010
Salary: £13-15K, plus benefits
FULL INFORMATION |
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Development Co-ordinator (maternity cover)
Play a key role in the delivery of Theatre Royal Stratford East's fundraising targets
Contract: 7 months (April - November)
Deadline: Noon, 22 February
Interviews: 4 March
Salary: Dependant on experience
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Marketing Manager
Take up this role with a particular focus on developing the Festival's online presence and use of social networks.
Deadline: 15 February
Salary: £23-27,000 pa
FULL INFORMATION |
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