BEAF Arts Career Course, Autumn 2026
Develop your professional arts practice in this practical 7‑session evening course at TOSH, designed for visual artists at all stages of your career.
Led by experienced arts mentors, we’ll cover building a sustainable creative practice and navigating the arts sector by looking at; presenting work for galleries, preparing for exhibitions, accessibility and boundaries, working with organisations, making work in Dorset, understanding arts opportunities in the sector and pricing your work.
Mentors:
Daniel Regan
Jackie Sarafopoulos
Laura Eldret
Sam Jackson
Claudia Kennaugh
Rebecca Russell
Course Dates, Autumn 2026:6pm-8pm, every other week
3 Sept
16 Sept (Online session)
1 Oct
15 Oct
29 Oct
12 Nov
26 Nov
tbc. Course Review & Small Group Showcase
Course content includes:- Presenting work for galleries- Preparing work for exhibitions- Making work in Dorset- Prioritising care and boundaries- Working with organisations- Understanding arts opportunities in the sector- Pricing your artwork
Plus 1-to-1 sessions gaining support in specific areas including; DYCP funding, proposals, writing about your work, portfolio development and more.
Application Deadline: Thurs 20 August, midnight