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a-n's the first place to come if you're an artist looking for practical resources and inspirational writing. Here's your quick intro to everything we've got on offer, why it's relevant to you and some tempting tasters to the subscriber-only material.
Welcome to Artists
Sample our resources and tools including free trials and signposting to some of the key titles and themes within the wealth of useful material across the site.
Degree Shows Guide 2013
Edited by Chris Sharratt and with contributions from Tom Morton, Polly Staple, Gavin Wade, Toby Webster, Maria Balshaw, Contemporary Art Society, plus a selection of 2013 graduating artists. Online now in pdf and flip book formats Read on »
Knowledge bank
How to distribute video online - artist Anton Hecht shares strategies on how to get views and feedback for video work published online. Watch video »
Guide to Universal Credits - what the self employed need to know. Read on »
In Prizes and awards: Lauren Healey talks to 2011 Northern Art Prize winner Leo Fitzmaurice about objectness, appropriation and his time-intensive research process. Read on »
a-n News
Diffusion Festival: "Status of photography has never been so hotly debated." Read on »
Public art - because you're worth it. Read on »
Conference report: Cr8net does digital diversity. Read on »
Performance dominates Turner Prize shortlist. Read on »
Research papers
The lay of the land: current approaches to professional practice in visual and applied arts BA courses. Informed by conversations with HEIs around the UK, Sarah Rowles' research highlights themes including transferable skills; audiences; partnerships and responsibilities; and graduate retention. Read on »
Granted
New professional development programme for visual artists and independent arts organisers! Read on »
Events for artists: AIRTIME
Seeking info on insurance, funding and professional development? Want to develop your networks and collaborations? Read on »
AIR benefits
By joining AIR – Artists' Interaction and Representation - you'll not only save money on insurance and but be part of an important professional membership body.
£5m public and products liability insurance free when you join. Read on »
Artists talking
In 'Gentler Passion' Kim Walker discusses her Scottish Sculpture Workshop's Residency Project: "a sound installation exploring the hand-made sheds that Pigeon Fanciers build for their birds." Read on »
"I must just make what I want to make." Gill Newton is 'On my way where?' Read on »
"Beautiful aromas of orange blossom, labyrinthine streets and geometric patterns everywhere, both ancient and modern." Fiona Long blogs from her residency in Cordobonanza, Spain. Read on »
Interface
Open space for lively debate around the busy business of showing contemporary art.
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Info point
If you're an artist new to using our site and resources, we’d like to hear your views and ideas.
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