This is Improbable's online resource to widen access to mentors and mentoring services within the theatre and performance communities. It will assist you in looking for your own mentor.
Those interested in being a mentor, finding a mentor or becoming part of a peer mentoring group can register their details here. E-mail asking for a profile form to:
lucy@improbable.co.uk
This is a self-running scheme, where mentees and mentors contact each other directly, so you will also find some guidelines on this page on how to set up a good mentoring relationship.
Please let us know about any successes or problems you have in setting up a mentoring relationship or group, by emailing lucy@improbable.co.uk
MENTOR AND MENTEE DATABASES:
Mentor Database
A list of people who offer mentoring and the details to contact them on. Please read 'Making contact' as a guide to approaching a mentor.
Mentee Database
A list of people looking for mentors. If you are interested in establishing a peer mentoring group or learning set, you can also use this list to establish contact with contemporaries.
MENTORING RESOURCES:
Contract Guidelines
Getting Funding For Mentoring
Peer Mentoring
Making Contact
Improbable cannot be held responsible for mentoring relationships.
A-Z OF SOME MENTORING, ADVICE, AND NETWORKING SERVICES:
This is not an exclusive or exhaustive list. It lists the resources and organisations that we are aware of at the moment.
If you know of any more schemes or services that should be in this list please get in touch at lucy@improbable.co.uk
ARTSADMIN
www.artsadmin.co.uk
Artsadmin produces, supports and promotes arts projects locally, nationally and internationally. The Advisory Service provides free advice and information to artists at all stages of their career working in live art, contemporary performance and time-based media.
HORSESMOUTH
www.horsesmouth.co.uk
Someone needs what you know. Someone knows what you need. Horse's Mouth is the place where you find each other. Non-theatre/performance specific.
ITC
www.itc-arts.org
Provides members with a comprehensive package of advice services, training and professional development opportunities
Offer occasional mentoring through their fast track schemes.
LIVE ART DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
www.thisisliveart.co.uk
Offers Resources, Professional Development Schemes, Projects and Initiatives for the support and development of Live Art practices and discourses in London, the UK and internationally. Includes DIY, East End Collaborations and Everything You Wanted To Know About Live Art But Were Afraid To Ask.
NEW WORK NETWORK
www.newworknetwork.org.uk
Online network for those making new work.Includes member profiles and forums for discussion and questions.
OVAL HOUSE
www.ovalhouse.com
The Artists' Advisor is an advice and information service for artists working in theatre and performance. Principally it supports new and emerging artists and has an emphasis on cultural diversity, including disability. We particularly encourage practitioners who have made some work but haven't been in receipt of public funding and who may feel unsure about how to get their work seen in professional venues. For advice or to make an appointment call Michael Atavar on 0207 582 0080 or mail michael.atavar@ovalhouse.com
PANDA
www.panda-arts.org.uk
Surgeries,Advice sessions and mentoring available. PANDA provides a high quality resource of information, advice, networking, professional and business development support to both established and emergent practitioners working within Greater Manchester's independent performing arts sector.
SHAPE
www.shapearts.org.uk
Link Up is Shape's career development programme for deaf and disabled Londoners involved in the arts. This unique programme, which is taking place over the next three years, will provide invaluable insights as well as practical advice for artists on how to expand their practice and career opportunities.
STELLAR NETWORK
www.stellarnetwork.com
Stellar Network is a not-for-profit membership organisation for professionals working within the UK's film, TV and theatre industries. Offering a unique programme of social, professional, and interactive opportunities, Stellar actively supports emerging and established talent.
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