Welcome to the EXPANSION ACCELERATOR

We are delighted to welcome you to this transformative programme. The EXPANSION ACCELERATOR is more than just a course; it’s a carefully designed 12-week journey aimed at elevating your creative practice to new levels.

Throughout this programme, you'll receive expert guidance, essential tools, and insights, all while being supported by a dynamic network of peers. Our approach is divided into three key phases: understanding your artistic goals, developing a strategic plan to enhance your work, and taking practical steps to increase your visibility and impact.

On this page, you will find everything you need to navigate the programme effectively:

Programme Information: Insights into what to expect and how to maximise your 12 weeks, along with links to pre-recorded sessions from the school’s resource library for your reference.

Access to Recordings: Review sessions details, replays and resources at your convenience.

1-to-1 Booking Links: Arrange your personal coaching and mentoring sessions.

Participant Information: Connect with your Expansion peers and explore their work.

We’re excited to support you throughout this journey and look forward to seeing the remarkable progress you’ll achieve.

Let’s bring your work into the spotlight it deserves.

KEY DATES

SEPTEMBER: Self Awareness

Orientation Meeting: Group Activity

Time: 19:00 - 20:30 GMT+1 (7 - 8.30pm UK time)
Date: Friday 5th September 2025

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Overview: In this 90-minute orientation, Natasha will introduce the Expansion Accelerator programme, including key details about roles, communication, and the programme webpage. You’ll also meet Eleanor, your programme coach, engage in a breakout session and group activity focused on collaboration and networking, and have the opportunity to ask questions before wrapping up with next steps.

CRITS:

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Facilitate peer crit sessions with Natasha Caruana. In these 90 minute sessions, three artists will each have 30 minutes to present their work and progress to receive feedback. Please prepare to screen-share your work and answer targeted questions. Use these crits to refine your practice and strengthen your projects.

Thursday 25th September 10:00 - 11:30 & 18:00 - 19:30
Friday 26th September 9:00 - 10:30

WORKSHOP: Group Activity
Evolving Your Practice: Refining and Analysing

Time: 10:00 - 13:00 GMT+1 (10 - 1pm UK time)
Date: Wednesday 17th September 2025

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Overview: Engage in a self-reflective process to evaluate your current artistic practice, presentation, working values, and what has been effective or challenging. Identify sources of support and define your ideal audience and client. We will then workshop and analyse case studies of artists' trajectories to uncover insights and develop personalised roadmaps to achieve your goals.

MENTORSHIP SESSION: 1 to 1
Personal Artistic Journey & Project Review
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Focus: This session, with Natasha, will focus on helping you gain clarity on your strengths, challenges, and how past experiences have shaped the dissemination of your work. The session will also include a review of ongoing or completed projects, offering insights on refining and integrating them into a cohesive narrative to disseminate.

COACH SESSION: 1 to 1
Overcoming Personal Barriers
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Focus: Eleanor will work with you to identify and overcome personal barriers such as self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and discomfort with self-promotion. This session aims to build self-confidence and self-awareness, empowering you to get prepared to try new ways.

OCTOBER: Strategy

CRITS:

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Facilitate peer crit sessions with Natasha Caruana. In these sessions, three or four artists will each have 30 minutes to present their work and progress to receive feedback. Please prepare to screen-share your work and ask targeted questions. Use these crits to refine your practice and strengthen your projects.

Wednesday 15th October 10:00 - 12:00
Friday 24th October 9:00 - 10:30 & 18:00 - 19:30

WORKSHOP: Group Activity
Strategies for Expanding Your Artistic Reach

Time: 18:00 - 21:00 GMT+1 (6 - 9pm UK time)
Date: Friday 10th October 2025

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Overview: This workshop will develop tailored strategies for promoting your work, reaching target audiences, whilst navigating and building key supporters. It will cover creating effective marketing plans, identifying the right audiences, and building systems to get your work out there.

MENTORSHIP SESSION: 1 to 1
Strategic Planning & Portfolio Review
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Focus: You will work to develop a strategic plan for promoting your work, refining goals, looking at marginal gains, and creating a clear roadmap. Additionally, you will receive feedback on your portfolio, to curate and present work that aligns with your strategic objectives.

COACH SESSION: 1 to 1
Goal Setting and Accountability
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Focus: You will set specific, measurable goals related to your strategy and establish accountability measures to ensure progress. This session will focus on breaking down larger goals into manageable steps and creating a framework to lay a foundation for consistent action.

NOVEMBER: Action

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Friday 14th November 9:00 - 10:30 & 10:30 - 12:00
Wednesday 19th November 10:00 - 14:00

WORKSHOP: Group Activity
Building Bridges: Networking and Community

Time: 10:00 - 13:00 GMT (10 - 1pm UK time)
Date: Wednesday 5th November 2025

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Overview: In this action-oriented workshop, you will learn practical steps for building and strengthening your networks. We will have a guest expert visiting to discuss effective PR, and we will look at what action is needed to create an effective and sustainable community around your work.

MENTORSHIP SESSION: 1 to 1
Networking and Outreach
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Focus: You will receive personalised advice on strengthening professional relationships, making introductions, and effective networking strategies. The session will also include guidance on approaching exhibitions and presenting your work effectively in various settings.

COACH SESSION: 1 to 1
Implementation and Momentum
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Focus: You will be supported to take action on your strategic plan, addressing any challenges or obstacles that arise. This session will focus on maintaining momentum, adapting to changes, and ensuring that you are on track to achieve their goals. Eleanor will also help with stress management and time management techniques to keep you focused and productive beyond the programme.

ROUNDUP: Group Activity
Roundup and Reflection

Time: 10:00 - 11:00 GMT (10 - 11am UK time)
Date: Friday 5th December 2025

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