Toolbox

A response to prompts from the Retreat weekend:

What tools have I had in the past?

• art school
• working with curators
• funding: materials; equipment; residency; time; coaching
• professional practice training – VAI; Craft NI; Design Trust et al
• practical/skills training eg welding

What do I have/use now?

• a coach
• access to trusted sources of information re opportunities
• network of local artists
• memberships eg VAI, an

What do I want in the future?

• more consistent access to training and funding
• better lead times on opportunities
• network(s) for sharing and connection
• stuido visits

What do I offer to others?

• coaching
• connections and networking