Training in cultural policy and management: international ... - Encatc

Profiles: Georgia
To assess one’s own organisation in order to determine the most effective fundraising strategy;
To understand how to use research to target potential sponsors;
To develop skills in preparing an application; and
To develop negotiation skills.
Marketing and Business Planning, main objectives:
To provide a practical introduction to business planning for the arts;
To develop a clear mission and objectives for an arts organisation; and
To understand the role of marketing within an arts context.
International Co-operation In the Arts:
The seminar will focus on international and intergovernmental organisations and their influence on
cultural activities and artistic life.
While the process of internationalisation of cultural life is irreversible, the capacity of existing
international bodies to serve the artistic community is limited. Knowledge of the respective policies of
these organisations, and their aims and programmes, is an essential tool to broaden one’s focus on
international cultural life, and current international co-operation practice in the arts.
Through presentations, this seminar will provide an insight into the existing programmes of various
international organisations, as well as the practice of internationally operating local organisations and
various networks.
Open debate will conclude the daily sessions, in which participants will be invited to comment on the
questions raised and speakers will be confronted with problems and dilemmas brought up by the
participants.
International/European dimension
The Course programmes have a strong international orientation. SCF cooperates with the Amsterdam-
Maastricht Summer University and Felix Meritis Foundation (The Netherlands), CONCEPTS, Visiting
Arts (UK), and KulturKontakt (Austria).
The institution is a member of Gulliver, CONCEPTS and ENCATC. SCF participates as host organisation
in the Gulliver Connect programme.
Special information
After all the courses the students are invited to join the Caucasian Arts Managers Network (CAMN) to
participate in annual meetings and become involved in various co-projects.
Evaluation and assessment
Student performance is evaluated through research and practical work/internship.
Lecturers
The number of teaching personnel is 7, 2 of whom are women. Two are permanent and 4 are visiting.
The person responsible for the study programmes is Mr Iuri Mgebrishvili.
Entry requirements
Selection is based on the participant’s CV, a motivation letter and a letter of recommendation.
Student profile
Most of the students come from the dramatic arts, music science or the visual arts; professionals
working in the arts also attend. They come from Georgia and abroad.
Number of students admitted
The current number of students is 25. Thirty-five attend the International Co-operation In the Arts
seminar.
Course fee
100-300 USD.
Grants or other financial support
Scholarships are available for participants from Caucasian Region.
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