Well Made 05

Date
Fri 25 - Sat 26 Nov 2005
Summary
A showcase event of Newham based artists and designers
Venue
Old Town Hall
Venue address
Stratford
City
London
Postcode
E15 4BQ
Entrance
Free

For the fifth year running, Well Made 05 presents some of Newham's artists and designers in a unique show at the Town Hall in Stratford – just in time to brighten up your Christmas shopping.

Well Made05 provides the opportunity for participants to promote themselves, sell work and gain commissions from the general and professional public as well as meet and network with creative and cultural promotional organisations.

Come and see creative work home grown in Newham, reflecting the diversity of ideas and talent in the borough. You will also get the opportunity to see successful creative businesses to show you how its done - be inspired!

As part of this event we are organising a creative networking and information day for creative people and cultural organisations in Newham. If you live or work in Newham and are working or would like to work in visual arts, design, fashion, creative digital, film or video than this day is for you! An ideal opportunity to find out about local training and support and network with other local creatives! Just pop in to listen to short presentations from organisations that can help you, ask questions and meet other local creative people.

Event programme:

For visual artists, designer makers and fashion designers

9.30am-10.00am

Registration and exhibitor's breakfast

10.00am-12.00pm

Short presentations by and networking with the following organisations and speakers:

Asian Dreams - Frances Richards, Creative Industry Business Consultant
Artquest - Russell Martin, Programme Coordinator
E7 Arts - Laura Kerry, Project Manager
Hidden Art - Alison Coward, Events and Membership Manager
Neontree/Photo Foundation - Hannah Charlton, Consultant
Uel - Knowledge Dock - Michael Riches of the Fabric, Print and Design Bureau

For performing artists, musicians, dancers and actors

12.00pm-2.00pm (Lunch will be provided)

Short presentations by and networking with the following organisations and speakers:

East London Dance – Kika Gale
E7 Arts - Laura Kerry, Project Manager
Diva Entertainments/Honey's Dance Academy - Honey Kaleria
East End Opera - Shirley Keane, Director
Refugees and the Arts Initiative - Nela Milic, Co-ordinator
School of Physical Theatre Ltd - Ron East, Director
Theatre Venture - Ray Downing, Theatre Associate Artist

Creative digital (film, video, multimedia)

3.00pm-5.00pm

Short presentations by and networking with the following organisations and speakers:

Antersite - Sophie Coudray, Director
BFM - Black Filmmaker - Priscilla Igwe, Deputy Editor and Creative Director
CIDA - Terry Adams, Project Manager and Adviser (film)
Circus Media
E7 Arts - Laura Kerry, Project Manager
E Regeneration - Omar Miah, Managing Director
Home 2 Home Ltd - Rick Smith, Company Secretary
Upstart - University of Greenwich - Dr Gauti Sigthorsson
Uel - Knowledge Dock - Joanne Harrison, Simlab manager

These sessions are free and open to anybody! If you have got any questions please contact CIDA on 020 7247 4710.