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All of our news, insights and inspirations in one place.
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Meet our Zealous Amplify: Future Winners
With Zealous Amplify: Future coming to a close, we are so excited to tell you all about our winners!
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Your Programme Failed, Now What? (Free Template)
So, your open call didn’t go as planned. Maybe entries were lower than expected, the timeline slipped, or feedback from artists, judges, or partners wasn’t as positive as you’d hoped. But this isn’t the end of your programme. It could be the turning point where things become clearer, stronger, and more aligned with your mission.
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A Human-Centered Approach to Audience Data
Traditional audience surveys exclude busy families, young people, and disabled visitors. Here’s how cultural venues can capture every voice.
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Everything That Could Go Wrong With Your Open Call (And How to Stop It)
Running an open call can be an incredible experience—but it’s also full of unexpected hurdles. Whether it’s marketing challenges, technical issues, or unresponsive judges, there’s always the chance something might not go to plan.
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How to price your Award using AI: Prompts for every program
Setting the right price for award submissions is a delicate balancing act. Charge too much, you limit applicants; charge too little, you risk overwhelming costs. Discover powerful AI prompts that create pricing strategies perfectly tailored to your awards program.
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Turning Disruption into Growth: A Zealous Roadmap for 2025
Each year I reflect on progress. This year I’m looking differently – at the creative industries today, our shared challenges & Zealous’s role in all of this.
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From Launch to Selection: The right Competition Schedule for you
Planning an open call is exciting and a great chance to discover new talent. Whether it’s an award, residency, or commission, there are lots of things to consider.
