Networking
Past, present and future networking opportunities with Creative Cultures
One of the most successful aspects of our service, are the regular networking events we facilitate. We see networking as one of the most important aspects of our service provision to the cultural sectors. We have many great stories of networking nights resulting in new work & partnerships – as well as practitioners finding out about up and coming shows, projects and events, creating the solid foundations for a confident and supportive creative community…
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Overview
Networking events are held in various venues, from the support and contributions from key cultural bodies in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire. We ask guest speakers to present their work / news in short 5-10 minute presentations providing conversational points for the networking attendees to “kick off” conversations with. We promote and encourage attendees to mingle and meet new faces to talk about their interests and work. Refreshments are often provided and for 2 hours (or so!), attendees can relax and chat about culture in a focused, yet informal atmosphere.
Previous Events
We have held several networking events since 2007. Below is a list of the previous events with information on where, when and who spoke at the events.
Saturday 3rd September 2011 noon - 2.00pm
Loft Open Day
We would like to invite you to the Loft Open Day - 50 Cotton Street, Aberdeen , so you can see where we are based, and the various amenieties here for your use. Check out the CCS office, Meeting Space, Gasworks print studio and Workshop space. We will be putting on a smorgasbord of nibbles and drinks for your enjoyment. It's an informal chance to network, discuss work, meet the various people using the loft space and to relax. The stairs up to the loft are not suitalbe (sadly) for disabled access. We're limiting places to 40 - so please confirm you are coming by sending an email to info@creativeculturescotland.co.uk
The event will run from 12 noon to 2pm at the Loft, Cotton Street. Click here for a map.
Saturday 9th April 2011 noon - 5.00pm
Live NEOS sign up & QnA
The North East Open Studios (NEOS) have asked us to facilitate an open day, in order for people thinking of joining NEOS to come along and have a chat with committee members and previous entrants. There will also be a chance to sign up to NEOS during the last weekend the application is live. if you are interested in coming along and signing up, bring in a print quality image for your entry too (on a removeable drive, or SD card).
The event will run from 12 noon to 5pm at the Loft, Cotton Street. Click here for a map.
Tuesday 22nd March 2011 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Small World: how are you connected? (Cultural Enterprise Office & Creative Cultures Scotland)
Ever wondered how others build their networks successfully? Join us for an evening of real time social networking to explore the contacts you currently have and what you want to add to build your networks.
We want to hear about your vision for setting up your networks. What do you want to get out of them? What do you want to put into them? Where are they and does geography, sector, technology or enormity present barriers?
For full details of the speakers, please visit : the Cultural Enterprise Office website
Wednesday 23rd February 2011 5 - 7pm
The Creative Cultures Awards night - best of 2010!
Join us on Wednesday at PVA for the Award Ceremony celebrating the "Best Cultural Events in the North East of Scotland 2010". A special thank you for all voters and congratulations to the 4 winners:www.wearesmartconsultants.co.uk ), organiser of Tea Cosy, who will tell us more about how to to maximise fayre stalls and to facilitate better customer engagement to boost potential sales. creativeculturescotland@googlemail.com
October 14th - 5.00-7.00pm
CityMoves Dance Agency with Andrew Dixon (CS), Prof Paul Harris (RGU) & Ian Spink
We are delighted to be working with DanceLive, who have helped organise a fantastic networking night. Featuring Andrew Dixon (Chief Executive, Creative Scotland), Professor Paul Harris (Head of Grays School of Art) and Ian Spink (Choreographer). (Wine and nibbles included as always!)
Andrew Dixon
Professor Paul Harris Ian Spink Bill Thomson
September 30th - 5.30-7.30pm
Creative Cultures Scotland 'AGM & re-launch' with guests - Gillian Martin & Fiona Soe Paing
Join us for the Creative Cultures Scotland AGM and hear of the progresses made during 2009-10.
We will also take this opportunity to launch our recently revamped website. Phil Thompson will brief you about its new features.
Gillian Martin (author) and Fiona Soe Paing (composer and vocalist) have been invited to showcase their work. Directions to the venue on google maps here .
Gillian Martin The Misssy M Misssives, will advocate the use of new technologies and networking sites for artists to make themselves known to a wider audience and other professional groups.
Fiona Soe Paing No man's land ". Her work was shown as part of the Edinburgh Festival 2010 .
September 16th - 6-8pm
Wyness Hall [Inverurie] Aberdeenshire council / ACC joint cultural funds / NEOS catchup + more
Aberdeenshire Council's Saskia Gibbon will be talking about the visual arts and crafts awards now operating as a joint venture by Aberdeenshire Council & Aberdeen City Council. Gabrielle Reith will be discussing some of the developments and news from NEOS (North East Open Studios). We will also be joined by Morag McGee (Ceramicist and Gray's Technician) giving us insight into her working processes. Light refreshments served on the night. Wyness Hall, Jackson St, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire AB51 3QB. Directions to the venue on google maps here .
August 31st - 5.30-7.30pm
Lemon Tree Itchee Wasp Opening / NEOS Launch / ACC |Aberdeenshire council joint cultural funds
This certainly seems to be a big night! Lots of excellent things converging on one night. The Lemon Tree's "Art at the Lemon Tree" exhibition opening (for the Itchee Wasp collective) Kick Starts the NEOS 2010 events. As part of the launch, we'll have speakers from NEOS talking about the event, individuall shows and some of the positive stories coming from Scotland's Largest Open Studios Event. We will also have ACC's Gary Cameron talking about the visual arts and crafts awards now operating as a joint venture by Aberdeen City & Shire councils... excellent news! Light refreshments served on the night.
July 15th 2010 @ Transition Extreme, Aberdeen
PVA future / GANE (Gowing Audiences North East / CCS Fund Finding)
Elly Rothney will give a short presentation about the future of Peacock Visual Arts after the decision taken by Aberdeen City Council to explore the City Square Project, essentially stoppping the already approved PVA building in Union Terrace Gardens. Nina Eggens will be giving a presentation on how the GANE agency can help individuals and organisations "grow their audiences". Aurelie Bureau will be discussing how the Creative Cultures Scotland fund finding service will work, and what wort of projects we are looking for are. Wine and Nibbles, as always! Big thanks to Transition Extreme and Tim Rankin for letting us use Transition Extreme for our networking event.
January 11th 2010 @ Transition Extreme, Aberdeen
CCS New Year news / ACC Cultural Grants 2010/11 info
Our next networking night will be on Monday, January the 11th 6-8pm at Transition Extreme . Speakers will be Gary Cameron and Lesley Thomson of Aberdeen City Council Culture & Arts division . They will be announcing the 2010/11 cultural grants scheme (launching the same day) as well as showcasing the cultural forums Vibrant Aberdeen - a consultation on Cultural Provision in Aberdeen.
August 4th 2009 @ Mill Farm, Kemnay
Cultural Enterprise Office / North East Open Studios
Working in partnership with the Cultural Enterprise Office, NEOS & the Spring Fling, CCS put on a networking night focusing on Open Studios events and Showcasing work in public. Speakers included:
July 31st 2009 @ Bar Five, Aberdeen
Aberdeen Film Festival networking night "Pathways to Film"
Creative Cultures hosted the first Pathways to Film event where participants got the chance to find out how to nurture ideas, make contacts, and build pathways into the film industry. In attendance were Creative Cultures, Cultural Enterprise Office, STV, Aberdeen City and Shire Film Office, Aberdeen College, Station House Media Unit, Peacock Visual Arts, Scottish Screen, Skillset Scotland and local filmmakers.
June 18th 2009 @ Peacock Visual Arts, Aberdeen
Creating Collaboration: A Process That Works
Creative Cultures and the Cultural Enterprise Office are working together on a short series of networking nights inviting speakers to introduce their creative practice and inspire discussion with the gathered creative community. Speakers included:
April 28th 2009 @ Transition Extreme, Aberdeen
An Evening with Mike Gibb
Mike Gibb, accompanied by Kevin Walsh & Michelle Bruce presented segments from Mike's play about Piper Alpha - "Lest We Forget" followed by Mike speaking about the show. Work from "Clarinda" was also showcased and an short Q&A session followed. Speakers included:.
November 26th 2008 @ Transition Extreme
Local, National & International - collaborative projects and making creative ideas a reality
Working for the first time with the Cultural Enterprise Office to bring collaborative networking nights, we asked 4 speakers who have been involved in initiating and supporting projects, to talk about the pitfalls, successes and everything in-between that goes into making creative projects happen. The topics included establishing the funding and relationships to get started and keep going, as well as considering the legacy of projects. Speakers included:
August 28th 2008 @ Whitespace, Aberdeen
Summer get together
Working in partnership with whitespace, CCS put on a small summertime networking event aimed at showcasing opportunities for local practitioners. Whitespace were looking for submissions for arts projects, NEOS were explaining where the 2008 event was in development and Pushing out the boat showcased the new edition and called for submissions. Speakers included:
July 1st 2008 @ Peacock Visual Arts, Aberdeen
Union Terrace Gardens news / networking ops
Several speakers were asked to talk about their current interests and news, ranging from Council Funding situations to personal musings, an interesting and varied night was had by all. Speakers included:
April 28th 2008 @ Satrosphere, Aberdeen
Macmillan Cancer Support showcase
Creative Cultures Scotland teamed up with Macmillan cancer support to promote their 10 day program of art and technology in support of their charity. The evening was a networking opportunity, creating the chance for Aberdeen's creatives to generate contacts and share news and opportunities. Speakers included:
January 31st 2008 @ Transition Extreme, Aberdeen
First CCS Networking event!
The first ever Creative Cultures Scotland networking event, with over 100 people attending, a mix of talks, practitioners showcasing their work and networking - the event was a massive success, showing that North East practitioners want to and need to network and share information to create a bedrock of cultural communications. Speakers included:
Partners
Creative Cultures Scotland have partnered with many Organisations and Individuals to create a wide ranging networking opportunity for the creative practitioners of the North East of Scotland. The Cultural Enterprise Office, Peacock Visual Arts, Satrosphere, Macmillan's, NEOS, Arts Development, Transition Extreme and many more have helped CCS host some excellent events, as well as the many interesting and energised speakers willing to talk and share their knowledge to our creative community. Thank you to everyone who has helped us create a strong base for information & knowledge transfer in the North East of Scotland.
Get involved!
If you would like to speak / present ideas and lessons at a networking night, or have a building you would be willing to let us use for a networking event, or even any ideas you'd like to see discussed at an event, please do contact us !
