ART Venture is a unique acceleration programme bringing together the arts, business, education and investment communities to back creative entrepreneurs and producers working in the Auckland region who are keen to contribute to Auckland’s cultural and economic development.
The programme provides both start-up and experienced creative entrepreneurs with a flexible yet intensive learning environment that through peer-to-peer support, specialist coaching and customised content accelerates the creative, professional and enterprise development of each participant.
Now in its third year, ART venture is firmly establishing itself as a vital and sought after development programme for creative entrepreneurs serious about growing their skills, projects and businesses
The selection process for participation in the ART Venture 2010 programme is now open.
Application is by the submission of an Expression of Interest (EoI) in participating in the programme.
This year, places in the programme are limited to 15 creative entrepreneurs drawn from across all disciplines of the arts, culture and creative industries sectors.
The programme caters for those who are in the early stages of enterprise development as well as those who are more experienced and wanting to take what they do to the next level of success.
Before submitting your EoI, you will need to read, consider and complete some essential information:
- ART Venture Information Sheet (download PDF)
- Questionnaire – Is this programme right for you? (download PDF)
- ART Venture 2010 Application Form (download PDF)
Completed applications along with a one-page resume should be submitted by 6pm, Sunday, 23 May to Lena Kovac, at: lena.kovac@thebigidea.co.nz. Late applications will not be accepted, so please pay special attention to this deadline.
Still not sure? For any questions about whether the programme is right for you, please contact Candy Elsmore, ART, at info@artsregionaltrust.org.nz
