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3rd November
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Get Future Ready with Art School Commissions

3rd November to 6th November
Week 6: Get Future Ready with Art School Commissions. Master proposal writing, pitching, and financial planning through three practical workshops led by industry professionals. Whether you're planning to freelance or apply for opportunities, these skills are essential. Open to L6 and L7 Art and Design students.
This activity is brought to you in partnership with the Careers Service and Rise

GET FUTURE READY WITH ART SCHOOL COMMISSIONS

Three Essential Skills Workshops | Week 6: Get Future Ready

Open to L6 Art, Design & MA Students

Learn how to win Art School Commissions and other professional opportunities – from funding applications to creative jobs.

The Sessions:

Proposal Writing – Learn the art of proposal writing by examining real Art School Commission applications. Discover how to define your objectives clearly, tailor your message to selection panels and highlight the unique value of your concept. This session is tailored to give you the flexible skills to craft compelling funding, residency and project applications.

Pitch Lab – Whether you’re comfortable presenting or get nervous speaking up, this session meets you where you are. You’ll explore practical ways to organise your thoughts and communicate your vision clearly. Through supportive practice you’ll develop techniques for sharing your creative ideas in a way that feels authentic to you and represents your work.

Money Talks – How much will it really cost to bring your vision to life? What goes into setting a realistic budget and why is a contingency fund essential? Most importantly, how do you build a sustainable income as a freelance artist or designer? This session equips you with practical financial tools and the confidence to navigate the business side of creative practice, empowering you to focus on what matters most: creating the work you are passionate about.

Led by industry professionals who’ve been where you are.

Note for L6 Art & MA students: Art School Commissions launch to Design students in Semester 1 – these sessions are part of that journey. Your dedicated programme launch is coming in Semester 2, but these workshops are open to you NOW and will give you a head start on bidding for commissions and developing essential professional skills.

Associated Badges:

In A Nutshell...

  • Master Professional Skills ... learn proposal writing, pitching, and financial planning from industry professionals
  • Win Commissions ... develop the confidence and skills to respond to Art School Commissions and funding opportunities
  • Build Your Career ... gain practical tools to establish yourself as a freelance artist or designer
  • Engage In-Person ... three interactive workshops during Week 6 Get Future Ready
  • Enhance Employability ... develop graduate attributes in communication, enterprise, and professional practice
  • Open to All ... L6 and L7 Art and Design students welcome
  • Earn up to 30 Rise points ... which can be recognised within your degree.

Schedule

  • place 12:00 to 14:00 on 03/11/25 - Lowry LT 403
    Get Ready With Art School Commissions: Pitch Lab
    Whether you're comfortable presenting or get nervous speaking up, this session meets you where you are.
  • place 10:00 to 12:00 on 06/11/25 - Lowry LT 403
    Get Ready With Art School Commissions: Proposal Writing
    This session is tailored to give you the flexible skills to craft compelling funding, residency and project applications.
  • place 14:00 to 16:00 on 06/11/25 - Lowry LT 403
    Get Future Ready With Art School Commissions: Money Talks
    This session equips you with practical financial tools and the confidence to navigate the business side of creative practice, empowering you to focus on what matters most: creating the work you are passionate about.