We’re calling for Government investment in the visual arts
A major new report supported by a-n calls for Government action to protect artists’ livelihoods by investing in the country’s visual arts sector.
OUT NOW: Degree Shows Guide 2025
Imaginative and playful, explore the work of 31 graduating students from art schools across the UK.
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Funding and fundraising
Find the right funding for you. Over three online workshops, gain the tools and confidence to secure grants, smash your crowdfunding target and boost your income.
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Now Showing: must-see exhibitions
Read more: Now Showing: must-see exhibitionsExhibitions and events featuring a-n members, including Denman+Gould’s biodiverse haven in Bristol and Keith Harrison’s exploration of the daily routines of miners in the Black Country
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Framing the Future: a joint call from visual arts leaders for strategic investment in the visual arts
Read more: Framing the Future: a joint call from visual arts leaders for strategic investment in the visual artsAs the UK reflects on the government’s plans for investment through the comprehensive spending review, it is imperative that the government recognises the national importance and strategic value of the visual arts and our visual artists. As made clear in […]
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Malta Biennale 2026: Call for Artists
The Malta Biennale will celebrate its second edition in the spring of 2026, and will be held in various locations across the Maltese archipelago.
Resources
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Rates of pay for artists
A guide for artists and people who are paying artists to negotiate a fair rate of pay for short-term work
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Getting paid
A practical guide for artists on different payment options, sending invoices, chasing payments and dealing with debtors.
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Quick guide to contracts
Tips on negotiating and agreeing contracts in line with a-n’s Exhibition Payment Guide.