Futurising 2010 played host to 72 key events split into three categories:
How To.. Talks: One hour talks tailored to give you the inspiration and knowledge to succeed in your chosen career. Major players in the creative industries offering the wisdom of their experience with an opportunity to ask questions at the end of each talk.
Practical Advice Talks: Free 45 minute practical advice talks/workshops. Designed to give you the information and tools to achieve your goals whether it be to set up a pop-up shop, get help writing your CV, or glean some freelance survival tips.
Headline Speakers: All celebrated figures within the creative industries, our headliners shared with you the highs and lows of their careers, taking to the stage for 90 minutes of anecdotal, informative and entertaining conversation about their work and lives.
Use the filter forms below to browse the 2010 Futurising events and remember to email us at info@futurising.org if you would like to see any specific talks take place at the next Futurising.
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Fine Art
Beat the crunch with your creativity
30.06.2010
With their ingenuity and endless creativity, artists are best positioned to beat the recession. Curating partnership ArtCrunch was set up to help young and emerging artists showcase their work, and more importantly, it proved how versatile art can be in times of recession, as creativity compensates for the lack of cash. Hear more about their multi-disciplinary work and how you can beat the crunch with your creativity!
How to approach a gallery… and make the most out of your exhibition
Not quite sure how you can approach a gallery you would like to work with? Are there etiquettes you should be aware of? Do you need to alter your approach when dealing with a commercial gallery or a public arts gallery? And how can you ensure that your exhibition is a success? An artist and curator/gallery owner will talk about their professional practice and give to tips on how to secure your first exhibition and make the most of it.
How to be an artist
29.06.2010
Artist and creative consultant Michael Atavar talks about how you can develop your ideas and artistic practice, money issues and anything else which may be important for anybody who would like to become a practising artist.
How to find a Fine Art studio
29.06.2010
Finding an appropriate space where you can develop your artistic practice is crucial to a successful career as a fine artist. You may be lucky and can work in a spare room from home but it's more likely that you are looking for a cheap space to share with others. This is of course not easy in areas where affordable studio space is practically non-existent. But there are organisations out there who may be able to help. This seminar shows you where to find them and give you invaluable tips when searching for the space that's right for you.
How to… Curatorship: Programming, Public Engagements and Events
29.06.2010
From heritage institutions to commercial arts galleries, take care of your career prospects by participating in this hour-long talk on the practical employment opportunities in curatorship. This is a crucial opportunity to engage with a panel of professionals with a broad and unique range of experience.
How to… The fine art of a career in Fine Art
29.06.2010
The art scene can seem a mystery to anybody who wants to start a career in the field as a curator, fine artist or gallerist. A carefully assembled panel of insiders have the knowledge and experience to answer your questions and more. A unique opportunity to gain valuable insight and advice.
Making a show of yourself
29.06.2010
All you need to know about putting up a show or exhibition – from finding a venue, seeking funding, getting the right partners on board, managing the collaborative process, marketing and promotion, to dealing with health and safety issues. Hear from an experienced practitioner on the ‘A to Z’ of managing and executing successful projects.
Richard Wentworth Headline Talk
30.06.2010
Richard Wentworth is a highly-renowned, widely-exhibited sculptor and is Head of the Department of Sculpture at the Royal College of Art.
