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Present yourself

Date: 02/05/13   |   Author: Peter Davison
Tags: voice exercises, presentation skills, interview skills, cicely berry, alexander technique, acting

What can actors teach you about giving a presentation?

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How to strengthen your brand

Date: 18/03/13   |   Author: Tom Perkins
Tags: websites, touchpoints, marketing, custom studio, branding, brand, advice

When we think of the term 'Branding' we usually think of big corporations like Google, Apple or Coca-Cola, but there's much more to branding than just big business. In this article, Tom Perkins, Founder and Creative Director of Custom Studio, talks about some of the techniques he uses when branding clients and how you can use the same techniques to strengthen your brand and your image.

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All change at the Arts Council

Date: 23/01/13   |   Author: Peter Davison
Tags: news, grants for the arts, arts council restructure, arts council, ace

2013 sees a change in structure in the Arts Council. But is it for the better or worse?

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How to get great results from being a great networker

Date: 01/11/12   |   Author: Peter Davison
Tags: networking

There are some brilliant networks for creatives to join, and here are a few tips for how to get the best results.

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Dealing with rejection

Date: 01/11/12   |   Author: Peter Davison
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We've all been there.

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Tips for grant applications

Date: 01/11/12   |   Author: Peter Davison
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A few tips for when you're making an application for funding

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PREMIUM CONTENT  What's this?

Date: 18/09/12  |  Author: Peter Davison
Tags: tenders, residencies, placements, opportunities, news, jobs, contracts, commissions

Current arts, culture and creative industries jobs, contracts and commissions in South East, South Central and South West England, compiled and regularly updated by Cibas

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The Design Trust start up day

Date: 01/05/13  |  Author: Peter Davison
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An excellent opportunity to attend the New Designers exhibition and One Year On.

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Portsmouth Guildhall welcomes Creative Entreprenuers

Date: 30/04/13  |  Author: Peter Davison
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New Art Gallery and Business Lounge at the Portsmouth Guildhall

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Time to move out of your shed

Date: 18/03/13  |  Author: Paola Campari-Moss
Tags: workspace, studio space, opportunities, news, creative workspace

With creative workspaces becoming more accessible, Paola Campari-Moss details some of the upcoming opportunities in Hampshire.

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Dare to be Digital 2013 open for entries

Date: 07/01/13  |  Author: Peter Davison
Tags: video games, opportunities, news, dare to be digital, dare protoplay, bafta

14th Annual video game creation competition welcomes new applicants

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UnderWire debuts in Brighton

Date: 20/11/12  |  Author: Peter Davison
Tags: women filmmakers, underwire, opportunities, networking, lighthouse, filmmakers, cinecity, brighton

Screening and networking opportunity for women filmakers to show work, meet and collaborate

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Brewing up a storm

Date: 30/04/13  |  Author: Peter Davison
Tags: zara lines, stormfauna, national wedding show, makers, linda lines, lighting, designers, designer maker, craft e-shop, artsits

Linda and Zara, British designers and the founders of the Stormfauna brand, talk about the highs and lows of setting up their new online gallery shop http://www.stormfauna.com a pla,tform and resource for Artists, Designers and Makers.

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A jewel in the crown

Date: 31/01/13  |  Author: Peter Davison
Tags: university og portsmouth, university of portsmouth graduate, sophie main, royal college of art

University of Portsmouth graduate Sophie Main discusses her work, her upcoming graduation show at the Royal College of Art and how Cibas helped her on her path.

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Stone carving, business & meditation

Date: 09/01/13  |  Author: Peter Davison
Tags: stone mason, stone carving salisbury, stone carving, meditation and creativity, henry gray, gray's stone carving studio

Meet Henry Gray, stonemason and artist craftsman

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Creative space @ the Millpond

Date: 19/11/12  |  Author: Peter Davison
Tags: studio space, space for hire, graphic design, get connected, emsworth, design

Graphic Designer Andrew Brabyn of Fix8 Design on why Emsworth is becoming the new Brighton.

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On the write path

Date: 29/08/12  |  Author: Steve Fisher
Tags: writing, freelance

Karen Bleakley is a freelance writer with a passion for travel and adventure. She brings her creative skills and project management experience to clients from a range of industries. After becoming a mum to twins she created the TalesofaTwinMum blog to share her experiences

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Now That’s What I Call Poetry

Date: 30/07/12  |  Author: Peter Davison
Tags: workshops, poetry

Hampshire Poet 2012, Brian Evans-Jones discusses his practise, teaching poetry in schools and the future.

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