Project Management for the Arts

• Part I: Tuesday 28 April 2026, 9.30 am - 12 pm
• Part II: Tuesday 5 May 2026, 9.30 am - 12pm

Join us for ‘Project Management for the Arts’, a two-part course designed to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge needed to effectively manage and deliver creative projects within the arts sector. Participants will delve into key project management concepts, methodologies, and tools, gaining a solid foundation to lead successful arts projects from initiation to completion.

The course blends clear project management frameworks with reflective discussion and real-world case studies, supporting participants to develop sound judgement and make confident decisions in complex, creative contexts.

In this course, you will:

• Gain an understanding of the importance of project management in the arts sector
• Learn about a range of project management tools, methodologies, and frameworks to support your project delivery
• Explore how to develop comprehensive project management plans and schedules
• Identify project risks and implement effective risk mitigation strategies
• Use RACI and DARCI matrices to define accountability and clarify roles within project teams
• Learn how to manage multiple stakeholders and gain buy-in for your project
• Explore tools for identifying dependencies and tracking project progress, such as Gantt charts
• Explore the "Iron Triangle" (time, cost, and scope) and how to balance these constraints while maintaining creative quality
• Manage risk, quality control, and project compliance to ensure smooth delivery
• Develop greater confidence in balancing creative ambition, stakeholder expectations and practical constraints in creative projects

The course is highly interactive and practice-based. Participants will work with realistic arts and heritage scenarios, reflect on their own projects, and explore how different tools and approaches can be applied flexibly depending on context, scale and risk.

Ideal For:

This course is ideal for professionals working in or with the creative, cultural and heritage sectors (including producers, project managers, coordinators and freelancers) who want to strengthen their ability to plan and deliver projects effectively. It is well suited to those new to project management, team members contributing to project delivery, and people managing projects alongside other roles or stepping into greater project responsibility. It will also be valuable for more experienced project managers who want to refresh their practice, reflect on their approach, and apply project management principles more confidently and practically within creative contexts.

This course takes a realistic and thoughtful approach to project management, recognising the pressures, ambiguity and relational dynamics common in creative, cultural and heritage work. Rather than offering rigid templates, it supports participants to understand principles, ask better questions, and make informed choices as projects evolve.

Part One focuses on core principles, planning and structure, while Part Two builds into project governance, risk, decision-making and delivery.

• Part I: Tuesday 28 April 2026, 9.30 am - 12 pm, Online via Zoom
• Part II: Tuesday 5 May 2026, 9.30 am - 12pm, Online via Zoom

Course Cost:

• £149 per person

If you can't make this session, we're running the same course again on March 17 & 24 and June 15 & 22.

Career Development Support:

We understand that funding training opportunities can be challenging, especially during defining moments in your life or career.

At Artswork, we believe in investing in the future of our sector, and we want to support those who are passionate about safeguarding and cultural development. That’s why we offer our Career Development Support pricing.

We have reserved three places on each course at a 25% discount for individuals who could use a little extra financial support. If you feel this applies to you, please contact us at [email protected] to explain your situation and receive the next steps.

All of our training courses are delivered using Zoom.

If you require further information or would like to discuss your needs in advance of the session, please contact us at [email protected]

Can this training be delivered specifically for our organisation?

Yes! All of our training courses can be delivered either online or in person at a time and date that works best for your team. We’re happy to adapt the content to ensure it aligns with your organisation’s needs and priorities.

If you’d like to learn more or discuss your requirements, please get in touch with us at [email protected]

*Read our course terms and conditions here.

Important Notice:

Please note that any discounts must be applied at the checkout. They cannot be redeemed retrospectively once the transaction is complete.