Develop your professional arts practice in this practical 7-session evening course at TOSH, designed for visual artists at all stages of their career.
Led by experienced arts mentors, we'll cover building a sustainable creative practice and navigating the arts sector alongside a supportive group of peers.
Course Dates, Autumn 2026:
6pm-8pm, every other week
3 Sept
16 Sept (Online session)
1 Oct
15 Oct
29 Oct
12 Nov
26 Nov
tbc. Course Review & Small Group Showcase
Course content includes
- Presenting work for galleries
- Preparing work for exhibitions
- Making work in Dorset
- Prioritising care and boundaries
- Working with organisations
- Understanding arts opportunities in the sector
- Pricing your artwork
Plus 1-to-1 sessions gaining support in specific areas including; DYCP funding, proposals, writing about your work, portfolio development and more.
Fill your details in here to apply for our Arts Career Course 2026 at TOSH
Application Deadline: Thursday 20th August, midnight
We will notify all applicants by Tuesday 25th August
Course Fee:
£150 payable in 2 instalments
We want our courses to be accessible to as many people as possible.
To help reduce financial barriers, we have three reduced-fee places available for people on low income or those who have health issues. If you would like to be considered for a bursary, please let us know below.
Course Attendees:
Up to 15 attendees selected from applications, based on creative development needs and current level, while creating a diverse mix of practices in the cohort.
Location: TOSH, Gladstone Road, Boscombe BH7 6BG
If you have any questions, please email Holly or Becca at contact@toshspace.co.uk and we will be happy to chat.
