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These monthly e-bulletin with updates are especially for artists in AIR and include invites to AIR events and opportunities to participate in UK-wide surveys on artists and the environment for their practice. Artists in AIR can access current and archived AIR e-bulletins using their a-n+AIR password.
AIR e-Bulletin October 2010
The wait is over. On Wednesday 20 October, Chancellor George Osborne announced his comprehensive spending review – and artists were hit hard. Arts Council England had its budget cut by almost a third – a total of around £350m over four years. The DCMS has asked ACE to protect front line organisations – but there are rumours up to 100 organisations could lose their funding altogether. Add to this cuts to education and local authorities and the future for artists is looking increasingly fragile. Plus Select Committee Inquiry, National Lottery reform and the AIR launch event... Read on…
Bulletin, a-n.co.uk October 2010
AIR e-Bulletin September 2010
AIR now has over 15,000 members - it is officially the largest ever UK membership body for visual and applied artists. Under the Coalition government, 100,000 signatures on the Save the Arts petition will guarantee a debate on arts funding in the House of Commons. If each member of AIR finds just 7 signatures each we can push through the debate and possible vote on arts funding. So sign up now! Plus AIR Council seeks new members, Visiting Artists Campaign, ACE launches new digital initiative and AIR Activists update. Read on…
Bulletin, a-n.co.uk September 2010
AIR e-bulletin August 2010
"Now is the time to be collectively-minded, organised, and articulate positively and with clarity address the issues confronting professional artists on a national level." Thus says Katriona Beales, one of the first artists to sign up to become an AIR Activist - a national network advocating representation for artists on campaigning and policy-making platforms. Read on for more information. Plus Artist Parents Talking, last chance to claim £3m of royalties and the artists fees toolkit. Read on…
Bulletin, a-n.co.uk August 2010
AIR e-bulletin July 2010
Did you know 72% of artists are self-employed and as such have been given no specific help in the recession as 'sole traders' and 'small businesses'? Now more than ever we must make the case for the value of the visual and applied arts, and for raised awareness of the individual artist within these discussions. Plus Arts Council advocacy toolkit, the importance of craft, a vital victory for photographers and become an AIR Activist. Read on…
Bulletin, a-n.co.uk July 2010
AIR e-bulletin June 2010
Arts Council England announces a further £19m of cuts - what does this mean for artists? Plus vital victory for arts and humanities education, the viral funding model, this month's AIR member interview and become an AIR Activist. Read on…
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AIR e-Bulletin May 2010
Prime Minister David Cameron's first instruction to the new Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt was "make the Olympics your priority". What does this mean for artists? Plus new Empty Shops toolkit, visiting artists' campaign update and the AIR YouTube channel. Read on…
Bulletin, a-n.co.uk May 2010
AIR e-Bulletin April 2010
Who will you vote for on 6 May? + join AIR on Twitter and Facebook, subscribe to the AIR Podcast on iTunes, a new era for internships, and our guide to becoming self employed. Read on…
Bulletin, a-n.co.uk April 2010
AIR e-Bulletin March 2010
In this issue - Who will you vote for in the General Election ? + join AIR on Twitter and Facebook, Sally Sheinman reports on the Arts Hustings, Kendal artists seek your help, and internships advice. Read on…
Bulletin, a-n.co.uk March 2010
AIR e-Bulletin February 2010
Artist's Leadership Fellowship on offer, who will you vote for?, future artists' spaces research, new strand of AIR events coming soon, do you think crafts matter? Plus quick links and this month's book prize.! Read on…
Bulletin, a-n.co.uk February 2010
AIR e-Bulletin January 2010
First news for 2010 including artists' consultations and appointments, updates on AIR's representation research, meeting with Scottish Artists Union, snippets from the Forum plus some offers and prizes! Read on…
Bulletin, a-n.co.uk January 2010
AIR e-Bulletin December 2009
In this issue - Visual Arts Blueprint launched, Internships ruled illegal + Quick links Read on…
Bulletin, a-n.co.uk November 2009
AIR e-Bulletin November 2009
In this issue - How do you want to be represented?; Open dialogues in Brighton + Quick links Read on…
Bulletin, a-n.co.uk November 2009
AIR e-Bulletin October 2009
In this issue - Read a-n online and beat the postal strike with www.a-n.co.uk, Artists taking the lead commissions announced, Open dialogues in Nottingham + Quick links Read on…
Bulletin, a-n.co.uk October 2009
AIR e-Bulletin September 2009
In this issue - Beat the postal strike with www.a-n.co.uk; Making the case for artists; Open dialogues in Norwich + Quick links. Read on…
Bulletin, a-n.co.uk September 2009
AIR e-Bulletin August 2009
IN THIS ISSUE - 72% of artists self-employed says AIR survey; 94% of artists recommend AIRTIME; Save money with art fair ticket deals; Irish artists' income low; Artists' events calendar; + Quick links Read on…
Bulletin, a-n.co.uk August 2009
AIR e-Bulletin July 2009
IN THIS ISSUE - Complete AIR's Employment Status survey, Claim Payback by 30 September, Campaigns news, New AIR networks + quick links. Read on…
Bulletin, a-n.co.uk July 2009
AIR e-bulletin June 2009
HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS ISSUE - Representation Working Group update, campaigns news, new AIR networks + free building materials, quick links and more. Read on…
Bulletin, a-n.co.uk June 2009
AIR e-Bulletin May 2009
HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS ISSUE - wanted: your views on artists' representation, artists' events in Swansea, how do you like your Jobs and opps? Read on…
Bulletin, a-n.co.uk May 2009
AIR e-Bulletin April 2009
Highlights – artists and empty shops, you say what you want from AIR, Emily Speed's getting paid now, Open dialogues and AIR TIME come to London (Swansea in June) + add your comments on artists' representation. Read on…
Bulletin, a-n.co.uk April 2009
AIR e-Bulletin March 2009
Studio swaps, fees for artists, events in Manchester and London (tell your networks!), student needs, quick links, help shape what AIR does next. Read on…
Bulletin, a-n.co.uk February 2009
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