General
Stellar Network
The only networking organisation to straddle the Theatre, Film, Television and Digital Media industries, Stellar Network is a community of creative professionals: Directors, Producers, Writers and Actors. With a year-round programme of events and online resources, being part of the Stellar community means accessing established names, new perspectives from other creative sectors, new collaborators and better projects. Different ways to get where you need to be, and sustain it when you’re there.
Chief Originals
Chief Originals is a collaborative design company, run by Creative Project Manager Caroline Green, that showcases the work of independent artists, designers and illustrators. Each artist has a profile on the website and submits original artwork, the best of which is printed on high quality, limited edition t-shirts and sold, raising the artist’s profile and earning them money. Offline we collaborate with artists, venues and spaces to bring their work to the real world in a variety of innovative ways that make our Tribe the one to belong to. We are currently growing our community and welcome applications from talented new blood.
University of East London
The School of Architecture and the Visual Arts, situated on the Docklands Campus of the University of East London offers the opportunity for creative excellence across a range of visual disciplines, providing a hub for creative dialogue and development in East London. A fertile workshop culture is evident across the school, and students are encouraged to extend and own their learning through engagement with professional/research based projects and regular exhibition.
Untold Design CIC
Untold Design CIC is a Community Interest Company & Social Enterprise established to provide a platform for new and emerging creatives across the spectrum of design. Our ethos is that of collaboration and collective showcasing/ support which ensures the services we offer remain affordable and relevant to the creatives we support.
Aquent
At Aquent, we pair design, marketing and fashion specialists with challenging jobs to create inspired, productive partnerships. Partnerships that produce meaningful work for our client companies and the talent we represent. That said, we’re more than a talent placement company. We’re a world-leading innovator in improving the way companies, and talent, work. From pioneering benefits for project-focused designers and marketers, to creating solutions to help companies test-drive talent before hiring them, to building a worldwide network of subject matter specialists who understand the special needs of marketing niches globally and the world’s increased need for specialized talent. Both permanently placed talent and project-based talent.
! TIMETABLE OF FUTURISING TALKS and VENUE MAP !
To help you plan your visit, we thought that these handy pdfs might be useful. Click on the links for timetable of all talks and workshops in date and time order PLUS a plan of the venue showing location of Talk Rooms, etc.
The Florence Trust
The Florence Trust is so much more than just an artists studio. Housed in an inspiring Grade 1 listed Victorian church the trust provides the opportunity to work for one year with a small group of carefully selected artists, pushing the boundaries of your work and exploring new ideas.
Style Incorporated
Established in 1997, Style Incorporated has an internationally acclaimed reputation as one of the leading recruitment agencies for the Luxury Goods and Fashion Industry. Style Incorporated’s success is born from the vision and expertise of Founding Director Patricia Lindo whose distinguished career boasts time spent with celebrated brands including Valentino, Browns and Krizia. Her insight and understanding into the world of luxury fashion has enabled her to build a unique agency based on long-standing relationships, innovation and loyalty.
Creative Careers
The University of the Arts careers service, Creative Careers works in a responsive and proactive way, keeping in touch with the needs of our students and graduates and creative industry trends We provide support to UAL students and graduates at any stage of their course, and for up to two years after graduation. Creative Careers specialises in art, design and communication and offer information, advice and guidance about employment, further study and professional practice in these fields.
The Bridge Media Training Ltd
Based at a purpose-built, state-of-the-art centre in Hackney Wick over looking the 2012 Olympic Park, The Bridge provides both scheduled and bespoke courses in graphics, editing, camera and audio as well as business management. The Bridge caters for both businesses and individuals. It also has a consultancy arm giving both technical and management advice to the media sector.
CIDA
CIDA (Cultural Industries Development Agency) Who we are: CIDA, the Cultural Industries Development Agency, is the leading support organisation for the creative and cultural sector in East London. Where we work: Our activities are primarily focussed within the London boroughs of Hackney, Newham and Tower Hamlets but many of our current projects are open to those based in the wider London area.
Fashion Business Resource Studio
A one - stop shop for the fashion and lifestyle industries The Fashion Business Resource Studio (FBRS) is based at the Oxford Circus site of London College of Fashion and was established in 2005 to act as a single point of contact for sharing the creative, business and technical expertise of London College of Fashion with the fashion and lifestyle industries. Supported by Higher Education Innovation Funding and regarded as a model of best practice, the Studio defines a unique way of operating, by bringing together students, academics and industry through a series of planned, mutually beneficial interventions.
Four Corners
Four Corners is a centre for filmmakers, photographers and artists. Our facilities in East London include a high-end film and digital film resource, film edit suites and training rooms, darkrooms and a gallery. From a 16mm Bolex to a RED One camera, sound and lighting gear, we can offer a unique range of production resources, plus professional, public access darkrooms for traditional black & white and RA4 colour print processing. Our film training includes Intro to DV and Super16mm film, Final Cut Pro, Production Management and RED One masterclasses.
Artquest
Artquest provides critical engagement and practical support to London's visual artists and craftspeople, working with practitioners in London throughout their careers. Artquest delivers this through its free website which has over 1200+ pages of advice and information covering all aspects of working as professional arts practitioner including areas as diverse as resources, galleries, tax, VAT, studios, finding exhibitions and a comprehensive opportunities and listings page.
