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CASE STUDIES Visiting Arts’ Placement Programmes for Chinese Arts Managers, 1999, 2003 & 2005 The China-UK Arts Management Professional Development Programme is one of Visiting Arts’ key initiatives which, over six years, has helped to build capacity in the arts sector in China, developed in-country partners for the British Council’s work, and facilitated collaborative links between British and Chinese arts organisations. Forty eight Chinese arts managers have completed the programme, together with more than 80 host venues. Each programme has involved structured training workshops and networking events, and a period of four weeks on a professional placement hosted by UK arts organisations. All programmes have been open to arts managers working in both performing and visual arts. Participants have benefitted from the acquisition of new skills and have gained an insight into specific areas of arts management practice - how to create and realise a vision, develop effective organisational structures, produce and present high quality work, build audiences, diversify income, embrace diversity and use technology. Participants were particularly surprised by the way in which creativity is valued in the UK, the way in which arts organisations engage with and regenerate their communities, and the strength of partnership working. Hosts have also found the experience very beneficial, allowing them to engage in two-way learning, enhance their knowledge of China and widen their networks. One of the key strengths of the Programme is its ability to generate links, build networks and encourage collaboration . “From this programme, I gained much more than I expected. I really appreciate this opportunity. I hope the programme can last and more and more art managers in China can have the opportunity to see and learn more, to communicate more and to open their minds. This will definitely help the development and management of art and culture in China. And I think this is a really good way to build up connections between the UK and China.”
Ding Yi Appearance of crosses 2004-5 2004 "Having Nico [Shen Ruiye] to stay at this time has enabled Ikon to make a much more informed exhibition of Ding Yi’s work, as she allowed all departments a much closer link to the artist than we would have otherwise had. Further, her knowledge of the broader context of art in China has been extremely valuable, not only in relation to this project but also for our more general knowledge and understanding. Nico has also brought a fresh pair of eyes that again have been invaluable, not only in regard to Ding Yi, but also when looking at other projects we are currently working on. Therefore, the benefits to our organisation have been to create a more sensitive and informed exhibition by allowing all members of Ikon staff more direct contact with the artist, his work and working practices. In addition, we have all had the opportunity to learn more about art in Shanghai, about Chinese arts organizations and generally improved our cultural awareness." “What I will try to do back in China is to convey what I have learnt in the UK to colleagues in the Ministry as well as in the arts and cultural sector, and encourage discussions about issues concerning how things are in China, and what we can borrow from the UK experience. I believe this experience will certainly be useful in the ongoing reform of the cultural sector in China.” “[The placements] foster new connections, new perspectives, critical debate and friendships between practitioners in similar fields. They may well pave the way for future collaborations…simply sharing and discussing views with placement guests is highly stimulating and educational for us as hosts…This is an excellent programme and well worth repeating. I would love to be involved and contribute to it again if it continues.”
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