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AIR

A membership scheme for all practising visual and applied artists, AIR provides valuable professional benefits and represents artists’ aspirations and concerns to others.

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 »

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'AIR representation research'

Have your say

Political arts policies revealed Read on »

What are the conditions for great art? Read on »

AIR's representation working group updates...Read on »

Members' representation views inform AIR strategy... Read on »

Your forums

Share and debate your practice amongst your peers... Read on »

'AIR Artists' Advisory Group, London, April 2009'. Right to left: Mitra Memarzia, Paul Scott, David Cotterrell, Stephen Palmer.

Artist as leader

Applications invited from artists wishing to develop as leaders Read on »

Artists can lead through their practice, says research Read on »

How did artists find the Method leadership programme? Read on »

'Poole AIRTIME_2010', January 2010

Artists' events

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

AIR to launch new events strand Read on »

Future studios

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

For more ideas on artists' future needs Read on »

Jonathan Middlemiss, 'Pyha Forest Blue 2'

Air ways

Featuring AIR members' projects.

Laura Hensser at Aspex.

Richard Bevan in 'For the Sake of the Image' at Jerwood Space.

Jonathan Middlemiss at One Church Street.

Susan Collis creates visual identity for Armory Show.

Money matters

Internships illegal says tribunal Read on »

AIR members benefit from £5m Public liability cover
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Save money, get better art cover with the Artists Insurance Policy
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David Cotterrell, 'Casualties arriving at Bastion by Chinook'

Bridging the gap

“Artists have an advantage when confronted with political and economic crises. While conscious of short-term demands, anxieties and opportunities, they are not dictated by election cycles, growth forecasts, business plans, fashion trends and annual targets.” argues David Cotterrell...
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AIR Networks

Welcome Scottish Artists Union Read on »

Irish artists' incomes too low says VAI Read on »

Join Artelier through AIR Read on »

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

Campaigns

Support Craft matters campaign Read on »

AIR's role highlighted in CCS report Read on »

Performers seek status uplift Read on »

Empty shops for sustainability Read on »

Good practice

This month's selection

Need a contract? Read on»

Planning to take an internship? Read on»

Writing a proposal? Read on »

Residency in Australia? 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
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