TEDxHull; The Brief

The Client;

• TEDxHull (independently organised TEDtalk event
• At Hull Truck Theatre
• Contacted via email by Joseph Cox on behalf of TEDxHull

The Brief;

• Hi Jazz,

I’m part of the team that organise TEDxHull, a day of TED talks at Hull Truck theatre. At the breaks in between the talks we like to have some things going on in the foyer to keep people entertained. (30 mins in the morning, 30 in the afternoon and 45 at lunch). We've had artists each year doing live art and wondered if you’d like to do it this year?
The whole event is ran not for profit, so I’m afraid as with the speakers and the organisers ourselves there’s no money in it. But we’ve happy to put a small amount towards materials if required. 

Let me know what you think? 

Cheers,
Joe

Rationale;

• Though unpaid, I think this event offers a good opportunity for networking and coverage. I know as freelancers we're not meant to ever do work for free, but given that this is a not for profit organisation in which the speakers themselves also aren't getting paid, and given that it's a local event, I think it's something that I'd like to do. I love taking part in live art events (this will actually be my fourth live art event in front of a crowd in less than two years wowza) as the atmosphere always tends to be one of enjoyment and community spirit. Speaking to Joe I've also been informed we're welcome to sit in on any of the talks too, and that food and drink will also be provided throughout the day.
• It is from a networking perspective, however, that this brief appeals the most. I've been wanting to meet Joe for a while as he runs the Hull based print shop Form that sells a lot of local artist and illustrators work via both their online store and stalls at craft fairs and events (such as this one). He could prove to be a value contact if I decide I want to sell some of my work via another channel. James Fenwick, A Hull based illustrator, will also be providing live art during the day. I'm a fan of James' work, and as someone who has worked for national music clients on gig posters and design jobs, I'd really like to speak to him about how he got those contacts in the first place. To the best of my knowledge he completed his illustration degree in Hull, so I want to know how he found the music jobs that he's completed.