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Information

In the adjacent column is our latest ebulletin. Below are a variety of Information Sheets - short guides on certain topics which we have found come up regularly. They focus on useful local and national contacts for training and development. We are always updating them and adding to them - let us know if you have any suggestions.

What We Do

What We Do

Getting started

There are lots of ideas about types of creative jobs and what skills you will need to do them at the national Creative Choices website. There are also an increasing number of apprenticeships in the creative sector. Don't forget to look on our jobs page for locally based jobs and commissions.

Careers in the arts

The artists CV

Starting up questions

Marketing general

Basic marketing questions

Briefing a web designer

Creative directories on the web

Intellectual Property

Information sheet on intellectual property and one specially for musicians

Finance

Getting paid on time

Participatory Arts & Media

(running workshops)

Artist Fees

Working in schools checklist

Contracts

CRB Checks, Insurance, Health & Safety

Useful participatory arts contacts

Visual Art, Craft, Design

Trade shows and Fairs

Starting to sell - visual arts

Galleries in Leics & Rutland

Design

Resources for 2D & 3D designers

Music, dance & drama

Music industry resources

Dance contacts

Starting to sell - performing arts

Performance venues in Leics & Rutland

Film & moving image

Resources for film, games and moving image

Analyse your business

Information sheet about Venture Navigator, a useful business analysis and development site

Creative Leicestershire Ebulletin

Here you will find a link to our latest ebulletin. This is a long word document containing all the latest training, networking, funding, jobs, commissions and other opportunities which we hear about. Please click to download the March ebulletin

Freelancer Guide

Here is a pdf of our guide to successful freelancing, covering all the basics of what you need to know, plus a lot of useful contacts. The Guide is also available in print. If you would like a copy posted please email Lucia with your contact details.

Freelancer Quiz

Here's a lighthearted approach to the list of all the skills which you need to be an effective freelancer (now available as National Occupational Standards). Score yourself against the list and see what you need to work on. Freelancer Skills Quiz

Clare Hudson (Creative Industries Manager) and Fred Brookes (Creative Business Adviser)