Programs
Amplifier – is a FREE arts business workshop and forum program designed to sharpen the arts business skills of emerging Perth metro artists and artsworkers aged 18-30 years.
The program is aimed to provide professional skills development, networking opportunities and the chance to explore current arts issues with leading industry professionals.
Proudly supported by Foundation for Young Australians, Central Institute of Technology and the Department for Communities’ Office for Youth, the workshop and forum program runs through September-October 2010 and consists of eight workshops and three forums to:
- Provide information to equip young artists and artsworkers with a broad range of business skills
- Stimulate the growth of arts ideas and;
- Help artists make their art practice or project more commercially viable.
- WHO: Young creatives 18 – 30 years. Forums open to all ages.
- WHEN: September – October 2010
- WHERE: Perth metropolitan area
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AMPLIFIER FORUMS
Here is what’s on offer for Amplifier 2010! Amplifier Forums are open to all ages!
ART AT THE HEART FORUM
When: 16th September
What role does the arts play and how can you get involved? A look into the ways community cultural development is being approached in WA.
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BEHIND THE SCENES FORUM
When: 30th September
An opportunity for emerging arts workers to connect with the industry and gain valuable insight into how it all works.
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CREATIVE COLLABORATIONS FORUM
When: 14th October
An informal discussion on the nature of creative collaboration, profiling local creative collectives and their operations.
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AMPLIFIER WORKSHOPS
Here is what is on offer for Amplifier 2010 workshops! Workshops are open to people aged 18 – 30 years.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
SORRY! THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL!
When: 1st & 2nd September
A 2 day accredited project management course.
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CREATIVE COMMONS WORKSHOP
When: 3rd September
Come along and get all the copyright information you need, learn how you can protect your creative work and find out about your obligations when using the work of others.
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GETTING STARTED WORKSHOP
When: 4th September
Learn how to develop and plan your arts business.
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GETTING THE WORD OUT WORKSHOP
When: 11th September
Tips and secrets about marketing know how.
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GROWING MONEY ON TREES WORKSHOP
When: 18th September
How to get that grant and more!
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ARTS FINANCE WORKSHOP
When: 25th September
All the basics – de-mystifying Tax, ABN, GST.
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ARTS LAW WORKSHOP
When: 2nd October
What you need to know about the law!
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EVENT 101 WORKSHOP
When: 16th October
Tricks of the trade to make your event happen.
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PRICING YOUR PRODUCT WORKSHOP
When: 23rd October
Learn how to price your work and get it out there.
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Program Supporters
Program Reviews
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Amplifier Workshops 2009
Amplifier has been very fortunate to have the following speakers apart of the jam packed program in 2009. Continue Reading »
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Amplifier Launch and Arts Survival Forum
Exploring the creative lives of leading arts practitioners
Amplifier was launched on 1 August – followed by an Arts Survival Forum at the Sugar Blue Burlesque Lounge Continue Reading »
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The Space Issue
An Informal Discussion with Marcus Westbury
Marcus Westbury is a broadcaster, writer, media maker and festival director who has been responsible for some of Australia’s more innovative, unconventional and successful cultural projects and events… Continue Reading »


