Free Workshop: Creative's Guide to Funding

This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event in partnership with the Old Fitz Theatre’s New Work Festival.

Grants, scholarships and awards are often held up as the holy grail of a successful arts career, but this revenue stream also takes hard work, dedication and patience. After all, there’s no such thing as ‘free money’. ‘Creative’s Guide to Funding’ is a workshop showcasing the basics of preparation, application, and acquittal for any kind of creative grant, as well as getting organised for future applications. It’s packed with information and suitable for novices and more experienced funding-seekers alike. There is always more to learn about funding!

In the FREE workshop participants will learn all the following, with a focus on arts practice and creative industries:

• The different kinds of grants available.

• Creating a funding folder and deadline calendar for regular applications.

• Writing the application – and avoiding the most common errors.

• Getting the money right, with budgeting and income (including templates).

• The acquittal process – and how to recover from setbacks.

• The five main ways to avoid ‘failing’ at funding.

Resources, examples and templates will also be provided for a variety of funding applications.

What do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive:

• Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources.

• Downloadable templates and project plans to support all kinds of funding applications.

• Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.

• The possibility of further one-to-one business advice, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. We have a whole team ready to help!

Who’s the Host?

Cat Dibley – Cat Dibley is a national and international creative producer with over 10 years’ experience producing dance, theatre, tours, and festivals. She has worked at major theatre companies across Australia, Europe, and the US and founded a theatre company in 2011, producing many shows under this banner for mainstage companies, festivals, and large-scale national tours. Cat has worked as a creative consultant, story producer, screen development producer, educator and mentor.

What’s Creative Plus Business?

We’re asocial enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business.

Accessibility: if you have queries or any access requirements, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com

What is Service NSW Business Connect?

Service NSW Business Connect provides free independent, tailored business advice from experienced advisors in one-on-one sessions. We offer practical insights and business skills development. Services also include events and resources on a range of topics for small business.