Networking events

We hold a series of networking sessions in the lead up to the registration deadline and festival dates.

These are a great opportunity for you to meet the WAF team and make new connections with other participants so that you can share ideas, resources and publicity and get the most out of taking part.

In addition we offer online toolkits and guidance, and a 1-1 clinic session for more specific advice on realising your ideas and fundraising, including making an application to our grant scheme.

Please note, the dates below may change – keep an eye on this page and on our social media channels for further updates, or sign up to our mailing list.

Coming Up

Session 6: WAF in Your Living Room Information Session

Wednesday 24 March - 6.00pm - 7.30pm on Zoom

Come and meet the WAF Digital Consultant Charlie and the rest of the WAF team to guide you towards being self-sufficient with your online project

Past Events

Session 1: WAF Networking Meeting 1

Wednesday 28 October, 6.00pm - 7.00pm on Zoom

General advice, meet the team and networking

Session 2: WAF Networking Meeting 2

Thursday 10 December, 4.30pm - 5.30pm on Zoom

General advice, meet the team and networking

Session 3: WAF Artists and Indoor Venues Matchmaking

Thursday 4 February 2021 - 6.00pm - 7.30pm on Zoom

Indoor Venues and Artists matchmaking session

Session 4: WAF Artists and Outdoor Venues

Wednesday 10 February 2021 - 6.00pm - 7.30pm on Zoom

Any artist who is interested in taking their project to an outdoor space, please come along

Session 5: WAF Registration Problem Solving

Thursday 4 March - 6.00pm - 7.00pm on Zoom

If you need help with your WAF online registration please attend one of these sessions

Co-working space at The Scratch Hub (BAC)

The Scratch Hub at Battersea Arts Centre is proud to be offering all registered WAF artists free access to its co-working space from 23 April - 31 July. Registered artists will receive their invitation once registrations are closed.

The Scratch Hub is a creative space for unleashing great ideas. It provides over 50 desk spaces, as well as meeting and social areas.

The Hub is the ideal location to work on the administrative side of your project, to host production meetings or to write. We cannot facilitate rehearsal space here – but we can offer a calm, inspiring environment to focus in, from 9.30am to 4.30pm, Monday-Friday.

Members of the Scratch Hub include charities, start-ups, theatre companies, film companies, freelancers and remote workers from a wide range of businesses and organisations. Collaboration and community are at the heart of the space, and this is an opportunity to take an active role within the Hub, meet other Members and make connections.