This section of the site is intended to provide artists, the general public and those with an interest in employing artists with useful information and advice.
From here you can:
- find out about getting funding for all aspects of the arts
- find out why volunteering in the arts can be so rewarding
- look at the issues involved with employing an artist
- get help with developing your artistic business professionally
Useful pointers
Derbyshire Arts Officers - Find out how to contact your arts officer
Derbyshire Literature Development - Find out about activities for readers and writers in Derbyshire
Arts Award - Find out about this new scheme that values, celebrates and rewards the views, artistic practice and leadership of young people who get involved in the arts.
Useful directory
The Arts Professional 'Arts Services Guide', a products and services directory for the arts, can be accessed here.
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