Open Call for Supporting the Creative Economy: a programme for policy makers

We are pleased to launch an open call for the Supporting the Creative Economy online learning programme for professionals working in the cultural and creative industries with an interest in policy development. The application period starts on 13 June 2022 and ends on 8 July 2022 at 12.00 (GMT+1).

About the Programme

Supporting the Creative Economy: a programme for policy makers is a nine-week immersive self-taught online learning programme for the sector professionals working in the cultural and creative industries. The programme is open to participants from Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine and Uzbekistan. It will build professionals’ understanding of the creative economy, providing insights, case studies, and practical knowledge to inform their policy development work. The programme will give participants new ideas and tools to support the creative and cultural industries in their city/region/country, as well as extend their professional networks within the UK and internationally.

The online programme will run for nine weeks between 25 July and 25 September 2022 and will be augmented by three live sessions for participants that will involve peer-networking and cross-border ideation. Each module will not take longer than two hours to complete including core content and learning activities. Participants who complete the full programme will receive a completion certificate from the British Council and Cultural Associates Oxford. Please see the programme here.

For more information, please contact arts.info@britishcouncil.org

Timeline

13 June 2022	Call for applications
8 July 2022, (12.00 GMT+1)	Deadline for applications
11 – 14 July 2022	Shortlisting of applications
15 July 2022	Successful candidates notified
19 July 2022	Reserved and unsuccessful candidates notified
25 July 2022	Programme starts - Modules 1 and 2 released
w/c 25 July 2022	Live session 1
15 August 2022	Modules 3 and 4 released
w/c 5 September	Live session 2
5 September 2022	Modules 5 and 6 released
w/c 19 September 2022	Final live session and programme ends

How to apply?

We welcome applicants from Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine and Uzbekistan, and who are:

• specialists and middle-level managers working in the public sector,

• sector professionals working in the cultural and creative industries with an interest in policy making and development,

We are asking that participants have full professional proficiency in English. All the course materials will be presented in English and videos will be subtitled.

Applicants should complete and submit the online application form by Friday 8 July, 12.00 (GMT+1).

Eligibility

The following eligibility criteria must be met:

• The participant is based in one of the following countries: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.

• The participant demonstrates full professional proficiency in English through the application form.

• The participant is working in the cultural and creative industries, and the creative economy.

• The participant is able to commit to the learning programme between 25 July and 25 September 2022.

• The participant is over 18 years old.

Assessments

Applications will be assessed by a project team formed of representation from the British Council and Cultural Associates Oxford.

The team will assess applications on the applicant’s eligibility and the quality of information provided in the application form. In your application it is important to clear express why you are interested in the programme and how you think this programme will help you to contribute to the development of the cultural and creative industries in your country.

Due to the volume of applications we will not be able to provide feedback on unsuccessful applications.

For more information, please contact arts.info@britishcouncil.org