Help our town take centre stage!

A development opportunity for artists and creatives in Yeovil as part of the Our Town project, we are very excited to offer this opportunity for you to take part in a fully funded programme of training.

• 3 sessions taking place across 3 months
• Develop your ideas, gain skills, knowledge and confidence
• Work collaboratively to plan and deliver a vibrant community-led art festival
• Be a part of one of the main events in the Our Town programme
• Fully funded with thanks to Arts Council England

Participants will work together to develop a creativity driven, ambitious, and collaborative programme for the festival with their own ideas at the core. 

The sessions will be interactive and creative ensuring participants take ownership of their festival vision. By the end of the programme, they will have a clear roadmap to deliver a successful art festival that showcases Yeovil’s creativity, engages the community, and enhances the town’s cultural profile.

We are delighted to announce Lucy Elmes will lead the training programme. Lucy is a Producer, Art Curator, and Head of Curatorial Programme at the wonderful Take A Part organisation in Plymouth, whose work strengthens the socially engaged art sector by connecting communities with artists. 

Dates and Times…

• Session 1: Unlocking Artistic Ambition and Building Collaboration
  • Tuesday 18th Feb 2025 – 11:00-16:00

• Session 2: Developing Ideas and Designing a Creative Programme 
  • Tuesday 25th March 2025 – 11:00-15:30

• Session 3: Preparing for the Yeovil Weekender (Online)
  • Tuesday 29th April 2025 – 10:00-13:00

Note: participants will be expected to attend all three sessions to take part in the programme.

Further info…

While the training sessions will give the participants the opportunity to discuss their ideas and plan the organisation of them, no delivery will be undertaken during the training period. Participants will be given the opportunity, subsequent to completing the training sessions, to work with the Yeovil Art Space team on the delivery of their proposed programme of activities. 

This is an offer for Yeovil Creatives members but fear not! if you’re not already a member, it’s easy to join! Our membership is amazing and please do look into joining our network with peer support and all sorts of wider opportunities here. If you have any queries please do get in touch!

FAQ

Is there a fee to take part in the training?

The training is completely free and we can cover any access costs incurred. Please email izzie@yeovilartspace.uk if you require further information. 

Do I have to be a member of Yeovil Creatives to take part?

Yes. This training is exclusively for members of Yeovil Creatives but our membership is amazing and please do look into joining our network it is £30 per year with monthly gatherings, great peer support and all sorts of wider opportunities. Find out more here and if you have any queries please do get in touch!

I am unable to attend the sessions but I still want to be involved?

Participants must attend all three sessions to take part in the training. There will be other opportunities for artists to take part in the Our Town programme. Please keep an eye on our social media for other opportunities in the Our Town programme there is more to come!