Students to hear of opportunities in creative industries

Published On Thu 23 Jan 2014 by Grant Hill

Photo opportunity: 1-3pm on Monday, 27th January in Main Library EduZone.

One of the key figures in Scotland's cultural scene will next week visit the University of Dundee to discuss career opportunities with students and graduates interested in working in the creative industries.

Laura Mackenzie-Stuart, Acting Director of Creative Development at Creative Scotland, will discuss 'Professional development in the creative arts' at the University's Main Library between 1-3pm on Monday, 27th January.

The talk will focus on the current working environment within the performing and creative arts, the opportunities this affords graduates and practitioners, and where to look for sources of financial support. The talk with be followed by a Q&A session.

'Laura brings with her a couple of decades of experience in working in the creative industries in Scotland and, as such, she is ideally placed to offer advice to students and graduates,' said event organiser Dr Gail Low.

'She will be talking about training opportunities for creative professionals and, although her specialist field is theatre, she has agreed to address other art and media forms as well. This is a great chance to hear about grants, development opportunities, and pathways to employment open to people with arts degrees.'

Laura Mackenzie-Stuart has worked in business and financial administration of the arts since 1990. From then until 1998 she was Deputy Director of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the world's largest arts festival. As the year-round representative of professional touring companies, she formed close working relationships with key UK and international governmental organisations.

She worked with the producers of a number of shows which were launched during the Fringe, taking them on to gain international recognition. In 1998 until 2011, when she joined Creative Scotland, she served as the Managing Director of Universal Arts, a cohesive arts advocacy and campaigning organisation.

The session takes place at the Main library EduZone from 1-3pm on Monday, 27th January. The event is free, and more information is available by emailing g.low@dundee.ac.uk.

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