Do you want to screen artists’ films at your venue but aren’t sure how to go about it?
Do you want to develop an audience for artists’ moving image?
Do you want to know how to source artists’ films?
The Independent Cinema Office presents two essential training days aimed at cinemas, galleries and mixed arts venues who want to initiate or develop a programme of artists’ moving image. The one-day courses in Exeter and Brighton are independent but complementary, structured so you can choose to attend either one or both days.
Curating Artists’ Moving Image
Venue: Exeter Phoenix, Bradninch Place, Gandy Street, Exeter EX4 3LS
Date: Wednesday 7 May, 9.45am – 4.30pm
- Introduction to key artists’ film and video distributors and how to work with them
- Approaches to curating artists film and video – what is involved?
- Sourcing work and clearing rights: distributors, agencies and galleries
- Managing technical issues and different formats
- Working with artists and independent curators
Developing Audiences for Artists’ Moving Image
Venue: Lighthouse, 1, Zone B, 28 Kensington Street, Brighton BN1 4AJ
Date: Thursday 15 May, 9.45am – 4.30pm
- Artists’ moving image — what is it? The differences for distribution and exhibition
- Thinking differently and creatively about your audience and how to engage them
- What strategies and networks can you utilise to best market your programme?
- Effective marketing materials
- Developing a sustainable programme of artists’ films
You will learn foolproof strategies first-hand from recognised experts who have years of experience in curating, marketing and audience development for artists’ moving image. By the end of each day you will have identified achievable objectives for development at your own organisation.
Cost:
£30 + VAT (£35.25) per course or a discounted rate of £50 + VAT (£58.75) for both days
This project is funded by Arts Council England.