Our arts members and business members cite ‘events to meet new contacts’ as a top priority for their Sponsors Club membership. We linked up with professional network ‘Exceptional Networking’ to host three events bringing people together to practice networking skills and make new contacts.
Firstly, the Mad Chatters Tea party where arts members had the opportunity to meet individuals from across the professional services sector at Seven Stories. Then we hosted an ‘art valuing’ quiz at NewcastleGateshead Art Fair for our business members. The third event is open to all and takes place on 30th November, details below.
We received supportive feedback to continue these events. Senior representatives and employers who attended the Mad Chatters valued the opportunity for their staff to meet arts professionals. A number of attendees to the NewcastleGateshead Art Fair event returned to the fair over the weekend and purchased art.
The events are designed to help make those initial connections. It can take between 1 and 2 years to successfully manage a contact into a donor or to develop a creative partnership with a business. We know putting you in a room with people is only the first step so watch this blog for our top tips in managing a new contact.
The next event in this series brings all the professional networks together to a ‘Sing for your Supper’ Networking Event on the 30th November 6pm at RMT offices in Gosforth. The event will include networking, a singing workshop and Fish & Chips. Tickets cost £25 to confirm your place email alison@exceptional-networking.co.uk
