AIR

AIR - the voice of visual and applied artists - identifies and explores issues that impact on artists' practice, and campaigns for artistic, legislative and economic measures that enhance artists?working lives and their professional status. AIR promotes the central role of the artist within a diverse and sustainable cultural landscape.

Welcome to AIR

AIR is not only a source of practical support, but by providing a range of channels of communication and dialogue amongst artists, it advocates for artists, ensuring their views and concerns are heard within all areas of cultural decision-making.

What is AIR and how does it relate to a-n? Read on »

Who are the AIR advisers? Read on »

What are AIR’s plans for 2010/11? Read on »

Follow air on Twitter Follow AIR on Twitter

Follow AIR on Facebook Follow AIR on Facebook

'Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt'. Courtesy: The Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Copyright: The Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Arts policy news

AIR Podcast: Free on iTunes Read on »

Letter to Jeremy Hunt  Read on »

DCMS closes UK Film Council and MLA  Read on »

Arts Council issues toolkit after announcing 10% cuts Read on »

DCMS could face cuts of 40% Read on »

DCMS consultation on National Lottery shares Read on »

Artists advise ACE

Artists central to arts policy says AIR...
Read on »

'AIR's Twitter Page'

Have your say

Contact your MP Read on »

Follow AIR tweets for latest news Read on »

Subscribe to the AIR YouTube channel Read on »

Your forums

Share and debate your practice amongst peers Read on »

'Artists in discussion at AIRTIME @OpenFORUM'

Artists' events

Find out about AIRTIME and Open dialogues near you Read on »

AIR to launch new events strand Read on »

Money matters

Preston's PAD Gallery to close Read on »

ACE restructure massively over budget Read on »

DACS launches Payback 2010 Read on »

How will the budget affect artists? Read on »

The viral funding model: Sponsume Read on »

AIR members get one-off exhibition insurance Read on »

'The Castle', Acrylic, embroidery, lace and applique on cotton poplin, 85x65cm, 2010. Courtesy: Rosalind Davis. Copyright: The artist

Air ways

Featuring AIR members' projects:

Kai-Oi Jay Yung exhibits at Cornerhouse Read on ».

Concrete Hermit to show S. Mark Gubb Read on ».

AIR Member Interview: Rosalind Davis on the new coalition Read on ».

Future studios

Acme and UAL to explore artists' space needs Read on »

For more ideas on artists' future needs Read on »

AIR Networks

Turning Point Network's call for collaboration Read on »

Welcome Scottish Artists Union Read on »

Join Artelier through AIR Read on »

Lyndsay Mann, 'open studio', International studio, TBG&S, Dublin, March, 2008

Campaigns

AIR Activists launched Read on »

Cultural Learning Alliance Read on »

Respond directly to the Government with Your Freedom » and Spending Challenge »

Join the Arts Funding debate on Ning Read on »

Anti-terrorism law change good news for artists Read on »

Vital victory for arts education Read on »

Visiting artists campaign update Read on »

Good practice

This month's selection

Artists fees toolkit Read on »

Guide to setting up group studios Read on »

Becoming self employed Read on »

Continuing your education Read on »

Gemma Hadley, 'Somewhere Inbetween II', Mixed Media Installation, July 2009. Photo: Gemma Hadley. My installation at Pretty Vacant's Exhibition in Stourbridge Town Centre.

AIR FAQS

Answers to frequently asked questions about AIR's public and products liability insurance
Read on »