Universities
'I LOVE MELTDOWNS & I'm sad that my Internship couldn't last forever. Thanks for making me feel so welcome'
Lynsey Harrison, artist (Minster)
‘The experience made me feel more confident about my own practice and provided me with a first hand, immediate ‘real’ life experience that university cannot’
Hayley Stickells, artist (Folkestone)
Education for Graduates
Every year hundreds of artists leave art schools & colleges from across the South East of England with many of those heading towards London. We believe that Kent has a lot to offer recent graduates & we would like to help promote the growing arts community that exists by encouraging greater retention of creative graduates in the area through placement programmes.
What we offer
- 10-week part-time internships
- activities including arts administration (marketing & advertising), commissions, foundry, education, studio management, research & development
- valuable post-degree experience to be gained
- opportunities for professional development & training
- interaction & dialogue with practising artists
For detailed information or to apply for a placement or bursary place, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Education for Staff
We also provide professional development programmes & training sessions to staff who work in related environments, such as colleges or universities.
Our training programmes:
- impart knowledge
- provide transferable skills for the benefit of students under tutelage
- offer a flexible programme, tailored to your staffs needs
- provide technical instruction on the processes employed
- identify use of materials
Sessions are provided on an hourly or daily basis with a maximum group size of five people. Quotations are available on request, based on the activity identified.
To find out more or to discuss possible training solutions for your staff, please do not hesitate to contact us.