Running from October 2014 to April 2015, at the Manchester Central Library, this series of workshops is aimed at any photographer or artist who is considering, or has recently started, working professionally, selling their work, collaborating with others, or who wants their work to be seen more widely and taken more seriously. They look in detail at the key business and professional requirements of practising photographers. Led by a range of experts from the world of photography, the arts and creative industries, this series fills the knowledge gaps to make sure you are given the very best information and guidance to support your creative careers.
Programme Breakdown:
1. Overview: What you really need to know 6 Oct 2014, 17:30 - 19:30 Event link
2. Business set-up & Collaboration 16 Oct 2014, 10:00 - 17:00 Event link
3. Marketing & Networking 18 Nov 2014, 10:00 - 17:00 Event link
4. Pricing, Copyright & Legal 27 Jan 2015, 10:00 - 17:00 Event link
5. Fundraising and Finance 24 Feb 2015, 10:00 - 17:00 Event link
6. Getting Seen: Exhibiting & print sales 24 Mar 2015, 10:00 - 17:00 Event link
7. Getting Seen: Publication in print & online 23 April 2015, 10:00 - 17:00 Event link
You can pick and choose the subjects you need to know more about, or save money by booking the special offer for the complete series which is fantastic value: Series price: Standard £120; Concession £105; Redeye member £85. Individual events ticket price: Standard £40; Concession £30; Redeye member: £20.
FAQs:
Who is the Redeye career development programme aimed at? This programme is aimed at all photographers who want to build their knowledge about the business, organisational and development side of their photography. You should get something out of the sessions whatever stage you're at; session 1 is really aimed at those who are about to start trading as photographers, or those who have started in the last couple of years, while session 3 is aimed at those setting up new businesses or collaborative projects.
Do I have to attend all the sessions? No. You can pick and choose which sessions you would like to attend and pay for each one individually or you can purchase a full programme ticket, giving you a considerable discount, enabling you to attend all sessions. Please note that you will need to complete the purchase for each event, before selecting another one.
Who delivers the sessions? The programme is managed and facilitated by Redeye, and we invite some of the leading exponents from each of the fields to share their experience, guidance and lessons learnt. We have some exciting guest speakers lined up which will be announced at www.redeye.org.uk.
What are the benefits of attending? The programme helps participants to gain the knowledge and understanding to develop all the key skills required to become a successful practicing photographer. If you come to the full programme, by the end you should have a much greater understanding of how the photographic market works, how to build your career and run your business, find work and funding, market yourself, and the best ways to get your work seen.
Ticket prices:
Fantastic savings can be made by purchasing the series ticket which we recommend to make the most of the events on offer and providing you with a serious toolkit for moving forward in your career in the photographic arts.
Series price: Standard £120; Concession £105; Redeye member £85.
Click on the links above to get tickets for individual full-day sessions (sessions 2-7) or the overview (session 1). All prices include VAT.
To buy Redeye member tickets, you need to have joined as a member and be logged in. Click here for more info about Redeye membership.