Hidden Art Pool of Specialists programme enables us to match the professional development requests of designer-makers with appropriate consultants, specialists and organisations.
Join the Pool of Specialists!
All Hidden Art members are eligible for Pool of Specialists status if they can prove they are an expert in their field.
So if you have specialist skills in any area that concerns designer-makers and their businesses, such as bookeeping and accountancy, business development, CAD and 3D modelling, health and safety, IT training, legal advice, marketing and PR, mentoring, photography and graphic design, or workspace/gallery space, we would like to hear from you.
Pool of Specialists membership is now FREE, but all applicants will be
vetted on positive referral or on services provided through Hidden Art.
Benefits
Gain access to an extensive network of contacts and potential clients in the design sector
Opportunity to earn money by sharing your skills
Become part of an established network of specialists, with whom you can collaborate and who we promote through our website and e-newsletters
Your own page in the Pool of Specialists Directory on the Hidden Art website with contact details and information on your services
The opportunity to work with Hidden Art on the Tailored Training Programme and to offer your services to our members
If you are not already a Hidden Art member, you will also receive the benefits of an Associate Member:
Opportunity for joint hosting of selected Hidden Art events
Invitations to selected Hidden Art events
Access to the Hidden Art Bureau and online helpdesk
Quarterly mailing of the Hidden Art magazine
Regular e-newsletters
All potential members of the Pool of Specialists must undergo a vetting process so Hidden Art can ensure quality and relevance of services.
Get involved with Hidden Art Tailored Training
As a member of the Pool of Specialists you may be invited to provide your services by:
Writing a fact sheet(s) on your particular area of expertise
Speaking at one of our monthly networking events
Running a training session
Providing one-to-one support to designer-makers
How to join
Complete the online
application form outlining your skills, expertise and experience, including two references.
After receiving your form we may contact you with further questions via the phone, e-mail, or may invite you to a meeting to ensure appropriateness of your application.
If your application is successful you will be invited to join the Hidden Art Pool of Specialists.
You will be asked to sign a copy of the Contract and of the Hidden Art Code of Conduct (
click here) and the Quality Standards
Consultancy fees
Hidden Art pays set fees that are paid to consultants for various activities. These are broken down in greater detail in the joining pack you will receive once you become a member of the Pool of Specialists.
Suggest someone to be a Pool of Specialist member
If you know anyone that you think would be suitable as a Pool of Specialist member, please forward their contact details to us. As training vouchers can be used with Pool of Specialists members, this could mean you could receive discounts on the service they provide in future.
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