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Planning events

Below you'll find a range of resources to help you to plan and promote your event as well as make sure it's welcoming to all!

Risk assessment for event organisers

Risk assessment for event organisers

Learn how to plan a risk assessment for your event Read more

Published: 20th February, 2025

Updated: 29th January, 2026

Author: Anonymised User

Artist Trails and Open Studios

Artist Trails and Open Studios

Create a new cultural highlight in your town's calendar! Read our guide to setting up an artist trail or open studio Read more

Published: 16th October, 2024

Updated: 23rd March, 2026

Author: Gareth Coles

Hi! Street Toolkit | Emergency Exit Arts

Hi! Street Toolkit | Emergency Exit Arts

A toolkit to help you plan, budget, promote, and evaluate free community events in high streets and town centres Read more

Published: 13th March, 2024

Updated: 22nd August, 2024

Author: Emily Sherwood

Stitching Together Good Practice Guidelines

Stitching Together Good Practice Guidelines

Advice for facilitators of participatory textile making workshops and projects Read more

Published: 23rd February, 2021

Updated: 22nd August, 2024

Author: Andreea Lupu

Making Performances Accessible

Making Performances Accessible

Find out how you can make your performances accessible to people with hearing and sight loss Read more

Published: 22nd August, 2018

Updated: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

Welcoming Speakers of Different Languages

Welcoming Speakers of Different Languages

This briefing offers some practical tips on ways to welcome speakers of different languages to your creative group Read more

Published: 20th August, 2018

Updated: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

Welcoming people with a learning disability

Welcoming people with a learning disability

How to make sure your creative activities are welcoming for those with special needs Read more

Published: 17th November, 2017

Updated: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

Breaking Down Barriers

Breaking Down Barriers

A guide to help you remove potential barriers which prevent people from participating in your events and activities Read more

Published: 12th June, 2017

Updated: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

Sharing Your Creative Skills

Sharing Your Creative Skills

Tips on how to plan and deliver a workshop or other creative skill-sharing sessions Read more

Published: 6th June, 2017

Updated: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

Events Checklist - disability and access

Events Checklist - disability and access

Practical guidance to help you plan, publicise and run an accessible event Read more

Published: 23rd March, 2017

Updated: 14th December, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

How to set up a community cinema

How to set up a community cinema

Read more

Published: 22nd February, 2017

Updated: 8th March, 2017

Author: Anonymised User

Finding a venue - some new ideas

Finding a venue - some new ideas

Guidance on finding a new venue for your creative activities. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 13th January, 2022

Author: Anonymised User

Using copyright music

Using copyright music

How to understand licensing fees for performing or playing music that is under copyright Read more

Published: 18th January, 2017

Updated: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

Insurance for voluntary arts groups

Insurance for voluntary arts groups

The essentials to consider when looking at insurance for your group or activity Read more

Published: 5th January, 2017

Updated: 14th August, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

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