The aim of the Arts Award Conference 2016 is to motivate every artist and cultural organisation in attendance to deliver just one (or just one more) complete Arts Award project during the 2016/17 financial year. The conference will feature a panel of Arts Award Advisers from across the CBNE sub-regions who have experience of delivering exciting and exceptional Arts Award programmes through to completion. The panel will deliver lectures and take part in moderated discussions and question and answers sessions.

Sessions at the conference will be:

Session 1: Arts Award Partnerships between Arts Organisations and Schools

Session 2: Freelance Artists as Advisers

Session 3: Building a Portfolio and Getting to Moderation

Session 4: Overcoming Challenges Panel Discussion

Session 5: Plan Your Arts Award Project Practical Session

Interested advisers can apply by email outlining their experience of delivering Arts Award as an adviser in no more than 200 words to Elizabeth Kane, Cultural Development Assistant Elizabeth@customshouse.co.uk. We would anticipate that interested advisers will have had at least two projects moderated (at Explore, Bronze, Silver or Gold Levels). The deadline for applications isFriday 27 November at 12.00pm. Please get in touch if you have any questions, by contacting Elizabeth Kane on  0191 427 8198