Upcoming Events
Our Events
At Alira Arts, we champion the creativity of the organisations and artists we work with. On this page, you’ll find details of our own arts events and fundraising workshops, alongside exhibitions, festivals, and programmes from our partners.
These events support emerging and mid-career artists across the UK, offering training in areas such as fundraising, partnerships, and artist development. Together, they showcase the richness of arts and culture in the UK and create opportunities to learn, connect, and celebrate.
Artist Development Day Manchester
A practical half-day led by Hannah Thomas for artists, arts workers and small organisations who want to strengthen their fundraising, grow audiences and build a sustainable practice.
Ticket Price: £7.50 pp
FAQs
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We run a mix of practical fundraising workshops, masterclasses, and artist development days. Each event is designed to support artists and small organisations with tools, insights, and connections to grow their creative practice.
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Our events are tailored for emerging and mid-career artists, producers, and arts organisations. Some sessions are beginner-friendly, like Fundraising 101, while others, such as Get Money: Make Art, are more advanced.
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We host events currently only in London. Each event listing includes the venue details. However our partners’ events might take place across the UK.
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Not at all. Whether you’re brand new to fundraising or already working on applications, we offer sessions to match different levels of experience.
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Yes. Each past event has its own page with summaries, takeaways, and resources where available. Explore events like Fundraising 101 and Get Money: Make Art to learn more.