Guest Contributors
Dave Howarth People into Enterprise
Dave has a long track record of starting micro-businesses and consequently a keen understanding of the diverse issues confronting people starting new businesses. He has strong skills in financial management and a particular interest in the power of design to add value to enterprises.
Bridget Shea and Tess Hudson Pen and Tonic
Bridget and Tess's mission is to spread the word on the positive impact writing can have on mental and physical well being. They provide taster workshops and a variety of services in the community. Their watchword is: Express Yourself don't Stress Yourself!
Phil Veal Silbo Ltd
Silbo is a creative and innovative UK based digital media consultancy providing in-depth business analysis, strategy and full service production [and all points in between] across a wide range of platforms and disciplines. Phil is a mentor for Digital City.
A Set of Drawers
The drawers are a set of freelance illustrators and artists, who live and work around the North East of England. All are successful in their own rights and come together under the collective name Set of Drawers to show their work via their Open Drawers exhibitions.
The drawers are:
Bethan Laker
Lara Robisnon
Josie Brookes
Deborah Snell
Clare Armstrong
Bethan and Josie worked with us at the finance and business models day.
Esther Salamon - Cultural Partnerships and Development
Esther is an experienced trainer and facilitator who has advised organisations/individuals in the creation, development and management of collaborative, multi-disciplinary arts projects across the voluntary and public sectors. Partnerships and collaborations are one of Esther's main interests. Esther also set up Art for Conferences which specialises in commissioning artists to produce work for special events, including conferences, training, awards ceremonies, corporate gifts for the private, public and voluntary sectors.
