SALLY FORT

 

Creative Industries...

"It was buzzing but organised. I'd definitely work with you again as this was the most successful of all the events I worked on" PR Manager, Manchester Fashion Week 2008

PlayStation3..................................

Development and delivery of experiential marketing workshops as part of the national launch campaign for PlayStation3's game Little Big Planet. Focussing on the customisation, social and community aspects of the game and the emphasis on textiles in the game's design. Character design and customisation textile workshops were held in the temporary pop-up Little Big Lounge, Manchester City centre, open to all ages, and any / no levels of experience in either gaming or making.

Manchester Fashion Week..............

Commissioned to create and run fashion based workshops for this networking and PR  campaign raising the profile of the fashion industry in Manchester. Drop-in workshops for any level of interest or experience included accessories customisation and upcycling ideas. The sessions catered for around 200 people over 4 hours.

Manchester Craft Mafia...................

Sally founded Manchester Craft Mafia; a voluntary membership group of contemporary craft / designer-makers. Having identified a gap in the market regionally, the network provides a central portal for all things craft across Greater Manchester including business development opportunities for emerging contemporary makers, social events for community building, and online resources signposting the range of craft related opportunities taking place across Greater Manchester. Part of the international Craft Mafia network.
 

.......Building Schools for the Future

A Creative Partnerships, Arts Council England NW and Manchester City Council partnership contract to explore and assess the creative opportunities for pupils and teachers could work with designers, architects and developers to contribute to, and benefit from, changes at their schools. Working with 4 secondary schools in Manchester, a number of possible outputs were identified which the above partners could continue developing.

...............................Design Initiative

Management of the new 2006-08 Setting Up Scheme, a creative business start-up and incubation programme offering rent free studio space plus a comprehensive business development programme to designer-makers, multi-media, new media, eco-designers, photographers and public artists who wanted to establish their business in Greater Manchester.

.............................Ideas Foundation

Project management of industry based education activity for 14 to 19 year olds. Working with professionals from the fields of graphic design, advertising, broadcast media, digital media, PR, marketing and architecture to create workshops, simulated work environments, and pitches for genuine live briefs in school, in industry spaces, and through placements and other types of employer engagement.

..Manchester Craft & Design Centre

Working for three years as Vice Chair of Manchester Craft & Design Centre, a combined retail, studio and exhibition space, helping lead the organisation through signifcant changes and profile building including revenue and capital funding, staff restructuring, business development and leading the Creative Committee sub-group.