Emerging Creative Associates is a 6-month development programme for early career freelance writers and creatives living in Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland. The programme is designed to guide and support the next generation of writers and artists in the region. Over 6-months, participants will be supported to develop their practice through training, mentoring and networking. The package of support, worth more than £1,500 includes: This programme is funded by the North East Combined Authority and therefore you must be registered as a sole-trader or CIC in Newcastle, North Tyneside or Northumberland. Please read our website for full details: https://newwritingnorth.com/event/emerging-creative-associates/ Who are we looking for? The programme is designed to support freelance writers or other freelance creatives who use writing in their practice.We are interested in hearing about how this programme could help you to develop your freelance career or work towards a particular milestone. We are not asking you to outline a project for which you require funding, but rather to think about your development as a whole. During the application, we will ask you about your career to date and how you would use this opportunity to further your practice. We want to hear from the writers and artists in our region about what they need to succeed. With this in mind, we do not want to be overly prescriptive during the application process and invite you to tell us how you would benefit from Emerging Creative Associates. We are open to applications from freelancers of any age who consider themselves to be in the early or emerging stages of their creative career. What will be expected of me? We will recruit the Emerging Creative Associate cohort in February 2025 and the programme will officially run from March - August 2025. You will be required to attend two in-person sessions in central Newcastle: Throughout the 6-months, you will receive three mentoring meetings. You will be expected to commit fully to the mentoring process, although this can be facilitated remotely to suit your needs. As well as the bespoke support you receive, Emerging Creative Associates is intended to be a network and a place to meet other freelancers in the region. You will be required to attend an evaluation meeting in August 2025 and will have further opportunities for informal mixers with the cohort. This programme is funded by the North East Combined Authority and therefore you must be registered as a sole-trader or CIC in Newcastle, North Tyneside or Northumberland. To apply for Emerging Creative Associates 2024, please complete the application on the New Writing North website by midday Monday 27 January 2025.Job Summary
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