The Artist Development Agency (ADA)

PACE Programme: Independent Research Report (Pathways to Arts and Cultural Employment)

1. Contents

2. Executive Summary

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3. Introduction / Purpose

4. Methodology

5. About ADA

6. Context and Background

Client finds suitable employment

Client suited to self employment

Case Manager refers Client to ADA

ADA sends Progress Plan to Case Manager

Client declined not ready to begin programme

Client accepted by ADA

Case Manager reassesses Client

against Progress Plan

Client eligible to apply for Enterprise Allowance

Mentoring to develop a Business Plan

Key areas include: Business Description Business Vision, Mission & Goals Business Strategy Communications Strategy Marketing & Audiences Business Operations, Administration &

Management Outlets & Clients Advisors & Consultants Timelines Assets & Equipment Costing, Banking & IRD

Client puts Business Plan into action with periodic mentoring and support from ADA

7. The PACE Programme Process Diagram

Client assessed by Work & Income Case Manager and Employment plan discussed

ADA completes Initial Needs Assessment

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8. Research Results Summary

ADA (Artist Development Agency)

PACE Programme: Case Studies (Pathways to Arts and Cultural Employment Programme)

Case Study 1: Jenny Longstaff Photographer and Visual Artist

How is Business?

Highlight of recent times?

Your thoughts on Antony and the PACE Programme?

Case Study 2: Antonie Tonnon Musician & Music Teacher

How is Business?

Highlight of recent times?

Your thoughts on Antony and the PACE Programme?

Case Study 3: Elspeth Fougere Teacher of Creative Thinking & Making Processes

How is Business?

Highlight of recent times?

Your thoughts on Antony and the PACE Programme?

Case Study 4: Ara Nokomis House Cleaning as an Art

How is Business?

Highlight of recent times?

Your thoughts on Antony and the PACE Programme?

Business Growth: Edwina Stevens Web-Design

Kate Anderson Custom Clothing Alterations and Design