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: Artists Interaction and Representation'

The voice of artists!

AIR is the largest ever UK-based membership body for artists! It advocates for artists, ensuring their views and concerns are heard within all areas of cultural decision-making.

A history of AIR by Paul Scott Read on »

What are AIR’s plans for 2011/13? Read on »

'Breaking news from AIR!'

All the latest news

Artsway announces closure Read on »

Record number of artists receive Payback Read on »

a-n launch new professional development programme Read on »

'AIRTIME at Fishmarket, Northampton'

AIRTIME events

17 May: Cambridge Book now »

30 June: Tatton Park Book now »

More info here »

Follow air on Twitter #AIRTIME

'April Britski, Director of CARFAC'

Research

April Britski reports on international artists representation Read on »

'Artists Insurance'

Artists insurance

UK-based AIR members automatically get £5m Public and Products insurance.
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Already an AIR member? Download your PPL insurance documents here »

'Artists in discussion at OpenAIR: Effecting Change'

OpenAIR: Effecting Change

AIR's first annual forum for artists took place at Firstsite, Colchester on 11 Feb

Flickr slideshow »

Jack Hutchinson reports »

'Artists are their own agents of change' Read on »

Follow air on Twitter #OpenAIR

'Kinura: experts in online video'

Video highlights

Follow AIR on Youtube OpenAIR video highlights from Kinura Watch here »

'The Big Artists' Survey 2011'

External coverage

Redundancy in the arts Live chat »

The Big Artists' Survey 2011 - the results! Read on »

VIDEO: Tom Service on AIR's research Read on »

'Haptic Arts discussion at Phoenix Brighton'

Get involved

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Campaigns

Victory for Visiting Artists Campaign Read on »

ONS consultation on well-being makes no mention of art Respond here »

Artist's Resale Right petition Read on »

ACE to assess artists' visa applications Read on »

'AIR marches for the alternative!'

Good practice

Changes to CRB checks Read on »

Artists fees toolkit Read on »

Guide to self employment Read on »

‘The Code of Practice for the Visual Arts - Artists’.See The Code of Practice for the Visual Arts

AIR FAQS

Answers to frequently asked questions about AIR's public and products liability insurance, membership and Activist network: 
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Contact the editor

Jack Hutchinson is Online Editor for AIR.

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jackhutchinsonair@gmail.com »
@jackjhutchinson »

'Jack Hutchinson: AIR Communications Officer'