creative spaces programme introduction
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Creative Space Survey
• 45% responses from Visual Arts
• Only 20% see central space as essential or
important
• Over 60% would be willing to deliver
programming in exchange for space
• 1/3rd looking for temporary or ‘pay as you go’
space
Creative Spaces
• Workshops & Events
• Reference Group
• Creative Spaces Development Funding
• Creative Spaces Tool-Kit
• ‘A Space to Create’
What will be supported?
• Artist / creative industry studios
• Rehearsal and residency spaces
• Production workshops
• Creative mixed use facilities (must be
used for new production primarily)
What type of start up costs?
• Small capital, design and refurbishment
costs
• New equipment
• New programming
• Training and professional development
costs
• Marketing and communication
What will not be supported?
• Applications for projects which could be considered as primarily
exhibition, performance or retail spaces *
• Organisation’s existing revenue or staff costs
• Activity which can be considered as ‘core’ programming
• Projects which will take place outside Aberdeen City
• Capital projects already in receipt of support from Aberdeen City
Council
• Projects which support or promote religious or political activity
• Individual practitioners *
Creative Spaces Development Funding
• £100,000 available
• First deadline Friday 30th January 2015
• Additional support will be offered
• Download application and guidelines at
www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/vibrantaberdeen
Next Steps…
To register for support & advise
www.facebook.com/creativespacesaberdeen