Events & Training

Demystifying Arts Leadership

26th Nov 3pm-4.30pm Join us for a dynamic panel discussion and Q & A to demystify the roles of an Artistic Director, Executive Director and trustee. ADF is pleased to be collaborating with tiata fahodzi on this free online membership event. tiata fahodzi’s Artistic Director, Chinonyerem Odimba and their trustee Alisha Artry (also Young Vic’s […]

Routes In Speakers: English National Opera

English National Opera is the national opera company dedicated to one simple aim: making opera for everyone. We sing in English to be accessible to the widest possible audience, as well as offering free tickets for under 21s, and for as little as ten pounds for everyone else. We create opera that feels different, theatrical […]

Routes In Speakers: Without Walls consortium

Without Walls is the UK’s leading consortium of festivals and organisations dedicated to raising the profile of the UK Outdoor Arts sector, the fastest growing and one of the most artistically exciting in today’s arts scene. Established in 2007 as a partnership of 5 founding festivals, Without Walls has grown into a consortium of 36 partners, […]

AD Lab: In Conversation with Young Vic’s Kwame Kwei-Armah

POSTPONED. DATE TBC (Online via Zoom) What does it truly mean to be an Artistic Director of a theatre building? ADF invites its members to a discussion and Q & A with British actor, playwright, director, broadcaster and Artistic Director of Young Vic, Kwame Kwei-Armah. Kwame will discuss the first year of leading iconic buildings, […]

ADF Members Meet Up

Connect with your fellow ADF members and other culturally diverse creatives, get the inside scoop on future ADF activity, brainstorm new ideas, grow your networks and find out about other opportunities.

Revitalise Your Career

Have you reached a crossroad in your career? Ready to embark on the next chapter in your professional development?
Our jam-packed training day will help you to boost your confidence, identify your career goals and move towards achieving the next level of your career.