EVENTS
EVENTS
Finding and Applying
A workshop for creatives who want to find opportunities and learn how to make their applications stand out
Discover where to find creative opportunities, find out what makes a successful artist statement and learn how to make sure your applications have the best chance of success.
This workshop will share how to find the best creative opportunities for your work as well as tips on how to make your applications stand out.
The workshop is presented by SLAP Director Lydia Cottrell, so the session will be presented from a performing arts background, however the concepts and tactics can be applied to any artistic discipline.
This workshop will cover:
The best places to look for opportunities
How to decide if the opportunity is for you
How to write a successful artist bio
How to make the application process easier
Getting your work supported
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Following this workshop we will host our regular monthly social - Creative Drinks - from 6pm to 10pm.
Please select a combined ticket if you would like to join us at creative drinks.
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This workshop will take place in SPARK's events space, which is located upstairs at the back of the site. There is a lift on site, located towards the front of the site.
If you have other access needs please email contact@yorkcreatives.com to discuss your access requirements.
Finding Your Social Media Niche
A workshop for creatives who want to build a wider online audience for their work.
This practical workshop, led by Lydia Cottrell of SLAP Collective, will equip you with the tools to start making engaging social media content to promote your work across multiple channels.
This workshop will cover:
Discovering your unique 'niche' to stand out online
How to find an online audience for your work
How to make shortform video content
Creating a social media strategy that is fun and not hard work!
Please arrive between 3:20pm and 3:30pm for a 3:30pm start.
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Following this workshop we will host our regular monthly social - Creative Drinks - from 6pm to 10pm.
Please select a combined ticket if you would like to join us at creative drinks.
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This workshop will take place in SPARK's events space, which is located upstairs at the back of the site. There is a lift on site, located towards the front of the site.
If you have other access needs please email contact@yorkcreatives.com to discuss your access requirements.
The Work of Art - Finding Your Social Media Niche
A workshop for creatives who want to build a wider online audience for their work.
SLAP (Supporting Live Art and Performance) present 'The Work Of Art' in partnership with York Creatives. A workshop series for artists and creatives practicing any art form and at any point in their career.
These workshops will cover all aspects of the 'business side' of being an artist. In the current climate it is becoming essential to be able to promote your work and understand how to manage a business, to have a sustainable career in the arts.
This practical workshop will equip you with the tools to start making engaging social media content to promote your work across multiple channels.
This workshop will cover:
Discovering your unique 'niche' to stand out online
How to find an online audience for your work
How to make shortform video content
Creating a social media strategy that is fun and not hard work!
Places are free but you need to book.
The workshop is taking place before York Creative Drinks, so do stay around afterwards to meet other creatives in the city. If you want to stay for the Creative Drinks make sure to book your place! Learn more.
Them There Then That
Them There Then That: a story about stories by Tabitha Grove
It isn’t just books that hold our stories. It's the people. It’s the places. It’s the times. It’s the objects around us.
We've all created stories from the moment that we could. We haven't always written them though. We've drawn them, we’ve spoken them and we’ve sung them. And the point of all this? To share them. Join Big City Read Artist in residence Tabitha Grove as she explores the beauty of the way everything holds a story. If we listen carefully enough, these tales can even help us create our own stories.
Inspired by Kate Atkinson's Behind the Scenes at the Museum, Them There Then That is a brand new solo performance touring York Libraries this October as part of the Big City Read.
We want our Big City Read events to be as inclusive as possible. We are running a Pay what you can system for some events to ensure that no one has to miss out. The are 4 ticket options for this event £0, £2.50, £5, and £7.50. If are able to pay, please pay what you can up to a maximum of £7.50; in doing so you will enable us to continue to offer events that are accessible for everyone.
Them There Then That
Them There Then That: a story about stories by Tabitha Grove
It isn’t just books that hold our stories. It's the people. It’s the places. It’s the times. It’s the objects around us.
We've all created stories from the moment that we could. We haven't always written them though. We've drawn them, we’ve spoken them and we’ve sung them. And the point of all this? To share them. Join Big City Read Artist in residence Tabitha Grove as she explores the beauty of the way everything holds a story. If we listen carefully enough, these tales can even help us create our own stories.
Inspired by Kate Atkinson's Behind the Scenes at the Museum, Them There Then That is a brand new solo performance touring York Libraries this October as part of the Big City Read.
We want our Big City Read events to be as inclusive as possible. We are running a Pay what you can system for some events to ensure that no one has to miss out. The are 4 ticket options for this event £0, £2.50, £5, and £7.50. If are able to pay, please pay what you can up to a maximum of £7.50; in doing so you will enable us to continue to offer events that are accessible for everyone.
SINGLR SALON
Is it an app? Is it an opera? It's an APPERA!!
Developed at the University of York, the world’s first contemporary music experimental voice APPERA (a cross between an app and an opera!) comes to the National Early Music Centre, York for one night only.
What kind of voice do you like? Low growly voices or high and pure? Are you a fan of a throaty husky sound or a voice as clear and sonorous as a bell? What would the outcome be, if we chose who to be with on the basis of the voice and vocal creativity rather that the usual perimeters of visual appearance, income, and what kind of pizza someone likes?
SINGLR is an opera where the stories presented onstage are the first meetings of participants, who took part in a specially created purely vocal dating app, called ‘SINGLR’
For the audience, ‘The SINGLR salon’ will be a fabulous dreamlike musical evening where ambient electronic tracks and live musicians accompany the vocalised conversations of the SINGLR app participants.
Be a part of SINGLR!!!
SINGLR is an opera, where stories are generated by participants meeting via a specially coded dating app, the only perimeter of the dating profile uploaded being the voice.
All you have to do is head to SINGLR.org, follow the instructions to register and you will be able to find the voice match of your dreams!
You will be asked to upload a profile 'pic' which is a sample of your voice. No actual pics are required, in fact no other information at all is uploaded!
You will then be sent voice matches and once you hear a voice that appeals to you, you can then communicate with that voice, (only in vocalisations) as much as you like…
Them There Then That
Them There Then That: a story about stories by Tabitha Grove
It isn’t just books that hold our stories. It's the people. It’s the places. It’s the times. It’s the objects around us.
We've all created stories from the moment that we could. We haven't always written them though. We've drawn them, we’ve spoken them and we’ve sung them. And the point of all this? To share them. Join Big City Read Artist in residence Tabitha Grove as she explores the beauty of the way everything holds a story. If we listen carefully enough, these tales can even help us create our own stories.
Inspired by Kate Atkinson's Behind the Scenes at the Museum, Them There Then That is a brand new solo performance touring York Libraries this October as part of the Big City Read.
We want our Big City Read events to be as inclusive as possible. We are running a Pay what you can system for some events to ensure that no one has to miss out. The are 4 ticket options for this event £0, £2.50, £5, and £7.50. If are able to pay, please pay what you can up to a maximum of £7.50; in doing so you will enable us to continue to offer events that are accessible for everyone.
Them There Then That
Them There Then That: a story about stories by Tabitha Grove
It isn’t just books that hold our stories. It's the people. It’s the places. It’s the times. It’s the objects around us.
We've all created stories from the moment that we could. We haven't always written them though. We've drawn them, we’ve spoken them and we’ve sung them. And the point of all this? To share them. Join Big City Read Artist in residence Tabitha Grove as she explores the beauty of the way everything holds a story. If we listen carefully enough, these tales can even help us create our own stories.
Inspired by Kate Atkinson's Behind the Scenes at the Museum, Them There Then That is a brand new solo performance touring York Libraries this October as part of the Big City Read.
We want our Big City Read events to be as inclusive as possible. We are running a Pay what you can system for some events to ensure that no one has to miss out. The are 4 ticket options for this event £0, £2.50, £5, and £7.50. If are able to pay, please pay what you can up to a maximum of £7.50; in doing so you will enable us to continue to offer events that are accessible for everyone.
Them There Then That
Them There Then That: a story about stories by Tabitha Grove
It isn’t just books that hold our stories. It's the people. It’s the places. It’s the times. It’s the objects around us.
We've all created stories from the moment that we could. We haven't always written them though. We've drawn them, we’ve spoken them and we’ve sung them. And the point of all this? To share them. Join Big City Read Artist in residence Tabitha Grove as she explores the beauty of the way everything holds a story. If we listen carefully enough, these tales can even help us create our own stories.
Inspired by Kate Atkinson's Behind the Scenes at the Museum, Them There Then That is a brand new solo performance touring York Libraries this October as part of the Big City Read.
We want our Big City Read events to be as inclusive as possible. We are running a Pay what you can system for some events to ensure that no one has to miss out. The are 4 ticket options for this event £0, £2.50, £5, and £7.50. If are able to pay, please pay what you can up to a maximum of £7.50; in doing so you will enable us to continue to offer events that are accessible for everyone.
Exploring the Importance of story making: THAT
Story making is a skill, one that lives within all of us. Inspired by Tabitha Grove’s new one woman show, Them There Then That, Tabitha will be running informal, friendly two-hour sessions each prompted by one of the title words - Them, There, Then or That. Come to a session (or four!) and you will look at ways of choosing, molding, structuring, and communicating short stories, there’ll be a chance to share your story too, if you like (no pressure!).
Think of this as a supportive and creative space in which to start cultivating those long held stories.
Inspired by Kate Atkinson's Behind the Scenes at the Museum, Them There Then That is a brand new solo performance touring York Libraries this October as part of the Big City Read.
We want our Big City Read events to be as inclusive as possible. We are running a Pay What You Can system for some events to ensure that no one has to miss out. If are able to pay, please pay what you can up to a maximum of £5; in doing so you will enable us to continue to offer events that are accessible for everyone.
The Work of Art - Making Your Work Accessible
A workshop for creatives who want to start embedding accessibility into their practice.
SLAP (Supporting Live Art and Performance) present 'The Work Of Art' in partnership with York Creatives. A workshop series for artists and creatives practicing any art form and at any point in their career.
These workshops will cover all aspects of the 'business side' of being an artist. In the current climate it is becoming essential to be able to promote your work and understand how to manage a business, to have a sustainable career in the arts.
This workshop will share how to make your creative work more accessible. The workshop is presented by Emma Roberts from blueglassesgirl.
In this practical workshop Emma will:
Briefly outline types of disability in uk and various access needs of the disabled community
Explore some of the Barriers disabled people face when engaging with live arts
Mind map creative ways in which you can respond, interact, engage with disabled communities to encourage and increase participation
Places are free but you need to book using the form below.
The workshop is taking place before York Creative Drinks, so do stay around afterwards to meet other creatives in the city. Book your place here.
About Emma
Emma Roberts BA(hons) DipPsychPsych is a child & adolescent psychotherapist. With over 15 years of experience of working with children aged 0-20 years old and their families. Seven of which were spent in the NHS.
She has extensive experience of working with disabled children and their families. Emma is a disabled womxn who has used creativity (art, play, writing) within her therapeutic practice and for her own healing journey. Currently she is a Carer, trustee of a youth charity and is performer at a wrestling academy.
Emma created her brand blueglassesgirl where she uses art and creativity as a form of social activism to reduce ableism.
Exploring the Importance of story making: THEN
Story making is a skill, one that lives within all of us. Inspired by Tabitha Grove’s new one woman show, Them There Then That, Tabitha will be running informal, friendly two-hour sessions each prompted by one of the title words - Them, There, Then or That. Come to a session (or four!) and you will look at ways of choosing, molding, structuring, and communicating short stories, there’ll be a chance to share your story too, if you like (no pressure!).
Think of this as a supportive and creative space in which to start cultivating those long held stories.
Inspired by Kate Atkinson's Behind the Scenes at the Museum, Them There Then That is a brand new solo performance touring York Libraries this October as part of the Big City Read.
We want our Big City Read events to be as inclusive as possible. We are running a Pay What You Can system for some events to ensure that no one has to miss out. If are able to pay, please pay what you can up to a maximum of £5; in doing so you will enable us to continue to offer events that are accessible for everyone.
Exploring the Importance of story making: THERE
Story making is a skill, one that lives within all of us. Inspired by Tabitha Grove’s new one woman show, Them There Then That, Tabitha will be running informal, friendly two-hour sessions each prompted by one of the title words - Them, There, Then or That. Come to a session (or four!) and you will look at ways of choosing, molding, structuring, and communicating short stories, there’ll be a chance to share your story too, if you like (no pressure!).
Think of this as a supportive and creative space in which to start cultivating those long held stories.
Inspired by Kate Atkinson's Behind the Scenes at the Museum, Them There Then That is a brand new solo performance touring York Libraries this October as part of the Big City Read.
We want our Big City Read events to be as inclusive as possible. We are running a Pay What You Can system for some events to ensure that no one has to miss out. If are able to pay, please pay what you can up to a maximum of £5; in doing so you will enable us to continue to offer events that are accessible for everyone.
Exploring the Importance of story making: THEM
Story making is a skill, one that lives within all of us. Inspired by Tabitha Grove’s new one woman show, Them There Then That, Tabitha will be running informal, friendly two-hour sessions each prompted by one of the title words - Them, There, Then or That. Come to a session (or four!) and you will look at ways of choosing, molding, structuring, and communicating short stories, there’ll be a chance to share your story too, if you like (no pressure!).
Think of this as a supportive and creative space in which to start cultivating those long held stories.
Inspired by Kate Atkinson's Behind the Scenes at the Museum, Them There Then That is a brand new solo performance touring York Libraries this October as part of the Big City Read.
We want our Big City Read events to be as inclusive as possible. We are running a Pay What You Can system for some events to ensure that no one has to miss out. If are able to pay, please pay what you can up to a maximum of £5; in doing so you will enable us to continue to offer events that are accessible for everyone.
The Work of Art - Finding and Applying
A workshop for creatives who want to find opportunities and learn how to make their applications stand out.
SLAP (Supporting Live Art and Performance) present 'The Work Of Art' in partnership with York Creatives. A workshop series for artists and creatives practicing any art form and at any point in their career.
These workshops will cover all aspects of the 'business side' of being an artist. In the current climate it is becoming essential to be able to promote your work and understand how to manage a business, to have a sustainable career in the arts.
This workshop will share how to find the best creative opportunities for your work as well as tips on how to make your applications stand out. The workshop is presented by SLAP Director Lydia Cottrell.
Discover where to find creative opportunities, find out what makes a successful artist statement and learn how to make sure your applications have the best chance of success.
This workshop will cover:
The best places to look for opportunities
How to decide if the opportunity is for you
How to write a successful artist bio
How to make the application process easier
Getting your work supported
Places are free but you need to book using the form below.
The workshop is taking place before York Creative Drinks, so do stay around afterwards to meet other creatives in the city. Book your place here.
SINGLR - Play Test
Find your true voice, then find your true love!
Head to StreetLife on Coney Street to be one of the first users to experience the SINGLR App-era.
SINGLR is the latest in dating app innovation, find your next date by creative vocalisation alone, no words or speaking are allowed.
SLAP supported artist Loré Lixenberg will be your matchmaker, leading you through a series of voice exercises.
You can then record your voice then listen out for anyone who takes your fancy!
There is no need to book, just turn up!
SINGLR - Play Test
Find your true voice, then find your true love!
Head to StreetLife on Coney Street to be one of the first users to experience the SINGLR App-era.
SINGLR is the latest in dating app innovation, find your next date by creative vocalisation alone, no words or speaking are allowed.
SLAP supported artist Loré Lixenberg will be your matchmaker, leading you through a series of voice exercises.
You can then record your voice then listen out for anyone who takes your fancy!
There is no need to book, just turn up!
SINGLR - Play Test
Find your true voice, then find your true love!
Head to StreetLife on Coney Street to be one of the first users to experience the SINGLR App-era.
SINGLR is the latest in dating app innovation, find your next date by creative vocalisation alone, no words or speaking are allowed.
SLAP supported artist Loré Lixenberg will be your matchmaker, leading you through a series of voice exercises.
You can then record your voice then listen out for anyone who takes your fancy!
There is no need to book, just turn up!
Potatohead
A starch raving mad adaptation of Faustus… with puppets!
Potatohead is a hilariously bizarre solo show and adaptation of Doctor Faustus and the Seven Deadly Sins.
An original piece of new writing by puppeteer and performer Freddie Hayes. Directed by Sh!t Theatre.
Saturated with potato puns from start to finish, Potatohead tells the story of a humble spud who dreams of becoming a cabaret superstar. But how does a couch potato grow to become a golden wonder? With elements of kitsch cabaret and old school entertainment, this original new writing blends puppetry, clowning and comedy for a highly entertaining and joyful performance. Potatohead is an unadulterated celebration of silliness.
The creation of Potatohead has been funded through Arts Council England, Slap York, Folkestone Puppet Festival and Creative Live Arts Yorkshire.
Potatohead includes some sexual content and references to religion and the devil. It is suitable as a 14+ age rating.
9 Moments
9 moments is an experimental performance curated by students on the MA Dance and Creative Enterprise course at NSCD.
This immersive event celebrates different moments in time. Moments of growth, connection, emptiness, sharing. Moments that are ever–changing.
At times, the audience will find themselves as witnesses and at times they will be the co-creators.
Bringing together a diverse, international cohort, the students collectively draw on their socio-cultural experiences to create a captivating evening of new work.
Follow the cohort on Instagram: @nscddace
Tickets are pay what you can starting at £2
There are 3 time-slots available 6pm, 7pm & 8pm.
The Work of Art - Social Media for Creatives
A social media workshop that will explore what it takes to have influence. Especially focused for artists to develop a creative way to create and curate online content for a range of social media platforms.
SLAP present 'The Work Of Art' a workshop series for artists and creatives practicing any art form and at any point in their career.
These workshops will cover all aspects of the 'business side' of being an artist. In the current climate it is becoming essential to be able to promote your work and understand how to manage a business, to have a sustainable career in the arts.
The forth workshop in this series will look at Social Media for Creatives. This workshop is presented by SLAP Director Lydia Cottrell. The workshop will delve into the world of content creation, brand association and how to grow an engaged audience.
Discover how to take the perfect image for online consumption, find out what your online persona is and learn how to develop an online voice that is and extension of your artistic practice, instead of just reducing your work to a series of little squares.
This workshop will cover:
Finding your social media niche
Creating a social media strategy
Leading campaigns for creative projects
What social platforms are right for your work
Tracking reach and success
About Lydia
Lydia Cottrell is a Social Media specialist for the creative industries. She focuses on a holistic and artistic approach to developing social media strategies for artists and creative projects. She uses her interest in online space to support arts organisations in Leeds and the surrounding areas. Lydia is the communications and engagement manager for Compass Live Art, Chair of Morley Arts Festival, the Director of SLAP York and Digital Communications Coordinator for Contemporary Visual Arts Network. She has led and supported Social Media Campaigns for arts organisations of all sizes.
The Work of Art - Branding and Marketing for Artists
Branding is often associated with products or companies and is often overlooked by creatives. Wether you are an artist, theatre company or musician this session will help you to incorporate branding strategies, to stand out in your industry.
SLAP present 'The Work Of Art' a workshop series for artists and creatives practicing any art form and at any point in their career.
These workshops will cover all aspects of the 'business side' of being an artist. In the current climate it is becoming essential to be able to promote your work and understand how to manage a business, to have a sustainable career in the arts.
This workshop is presented by Owen Turner - Creative Director of United by Design
This workshop will cover:
Developing mission, vision and values
Creating a brand, brand voice and tone
Researching your target audience
Choosing the look of your brand
Creating a brand strategy
About Owen
Owen Turner is the founder and creative director of United by Design, a design and branding agency based in York.
Passionate about 'Building brands together' through harnessing the power of collaboration and doing great work for great people, the team use their BrandHappyⓇ process; a mixture of strategy and creativity to develop brands with character that connect with audiences worldwide. Driven by a shared passion to make a difference, the team know that working with clients, rather than for clients, is the best approach to brand longevity. They love what they do, unravelling business complexity to create seamless brands that go the distance in today’s challenging commercial landscape.
Owen is also a co-founder of York Design Week.