MESH is a unique professional development
opportunity for cultural and heritage* professionals from across the north of England.
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Find
out about MESH…
What? An exciting and active learning process
exploring new approaches to work-based problem-solving and learning. Each
participant will be encouraged to explore an issue or obstacle related to their
work/ organisation, including receiving feedback from an expert panel.
When? 12/13 and 26/27 February 2008 (you must be able to commit to all four
days)
Where? Sandbox, University
of Central Lancashire, Preston. Sandbox
is an innovative and stimulating environment that provides the backdrop to a
range of techniques and toolkits that provide real solutions to real problems.
See www.uclan.ac.uk/sandbox
For
whom? 20
cultural and heritage professionals from organisations across the north of England (NW, NE and Yorkshire and Humber). Ideally, these people will be at a level to
effect organisational change (curator, director, board member/ trustee,
experienced freelancer). The programme allows for up to two people per
organisation.
Why? The project is seeking to develop of professional training, research and
knowledge transfer in the creative and cultural industries. It is a Northern Edge project, funded by Northern Way, and
developed by Sandbox and the University
of Hull.
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Find
out a little more…
What
is MESH?
MESH is an
innovative scheme designed to engage heritage professionals in work-based
learning and new approaches to problem-solving. There will be engagement on
issues around organisational change, diversity, new technologies and audience
development. It is free-of-charge to attend.
Working
with the other attendees and interacting with other external input,
participants will then be able to present their issue and learning to an expert
panel for feedback, guidance and support.
What
will actually happen as part of the process?
Participants
will be guided through a series of workshops and sessions to explore their
issue and develop possible solutions.
The
benefits of this exciting opportunity include:
- Participating in an intensive creative workshop with peers and
expert mentors
- Extending your professional network
- Learning new tools to effect change
- Developing an innovative solution to an existing problem or issue
How
many people will be at the lab?
A maximum
of 20 people - there are very limited places due to the nature of the
programme.
How
much does it cost?
Nothing,
it’s free. You just need to commit the time, we provide everything else,
including accommodation, meals and materials (except your travel to Preston).
For
those who would not otherwise be able to attend for financial reasons (such as
freelancers), or those with exceptional circumstances/ costs, there is the
possibility of a bursary/ subsidy – please contact us for more
information.
When
and where will MESH take place?
MESH will be hosted in Preston
at Sandbox on 12/13 and 26/27 February 2008. Overnight accommodation will be
provided.
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Find
out even more…
Want to register your
interest? Got a question? Not sure if this for you? Contact Laura Drane, 0161
273 1171 or [log in to unmask]
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Northern
Edge. Nurturing creative enterprises in the North
MESH is
supported by Northern Edge, Sandbox and the University of Hull.
www.uclan.ac.uk/sandbox
www.northernedgecpe.org.uk
* Definition of heritage = museums,
archives, galleries, rural and maritime natural features (and their
interpretation), historic built environment, language(s), folklore and cultural
expression. It intersects with the other creative industry sectors in
various ways, such as history of fashion, art and design, the heritage of film,
and digital visualisation of the past.
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Laura H. Drane Associates
2nd Floor
120 Grosvenor St
Manchester M1 7HL
t: 0161 273 1171
m: 07957 622 623
f: 0870 7623 802
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