AIR

Artists' representation research moving forward

A greater understanding of why people join lobbying groups, and how they operate has been gained from an online survey of AIR members. Thanks to everyone who made time to contribute. When asked about the organisations that they felt represented… Read on…

News, a-n.co.uk December 2009

AIR Top Ten 2009

AIR - Artists Interaction has achieved a great deal in last twelve months and December's a great time to mark this by listing some of the highlights. December - 13,000 AIR member signed up - welcome Shona Illingworth November - AIR formally joined… Read on…

News, a-n.co.uk December 2009

Artists taking the lead

By: a-n

From over 2,000 entries, 59 projects were shortlisted for Artists Taking the Lead. Artists get a £5,000 development grant to pitch to September's artist panels. The twelve commissions to be developed in 2010-11 will be announced in October. There is £500,000 to spend in the nine English regions, £190,000 in Northern Ireland, £460,000 in Scotland and £230,000 in Wales. Read on…

News, a-n Magazine October 2009

AIRTIME survey results

A survey highlighting the differences in type of professional development needs amongst artists in different locations such as London, Plymouth, Sheffield and Manchester. Read on…

News, a-n.co.uk August 2009

Artists in Ireland

Artists' employment status and livelihoods were the hot topics at a meeting that took place in August between Visual Arts Ireland's Chief Executive, Noel Kelly and AIR advisers Elpida Hadzi-Vasileva, Sally Sheinman and Caroline Wright. Read on…

News, a-n.co.uk August 2009

Linking with Visual Artists Ireland

Members of the AIR Artists Advisory Group will be meeting Noel Kelly, Chief Executive Officer/Director of Visual Artists Ireland in August to discuss current plans and explore areas of mutual interest. Read on…

Home page story, a-n.co.uk July 2009

AIRTIME gets artists' approval

A survey of participants in AIRTIME events run between February and June has revealed their value to both artists and students and also indicates what kinds of support artists looking for now. Read on…

News, a-n.co.uk July 2009

Empty shops campaign

Empty shops network supports artists. Read on…

News, a-n.co.uk July 2009

AIRTIME events for artists

Since 2009, AIRTIME events for artists have enabled them to both explore their approaches and strategies for their practice and to access information and networking opportunities. Read on…

News, a-n.co.uk July 2010. Updated: July 2011

Launch of AIRTIME 09 programme

Open to all artists these free events around England and Wales are to network, find out about AIR, and get practical and inspirational advice. Read on…

News, a-n.co.uk January 2009

AIR invited to join ECA

Following AIR Advisory Group member Sally Sheinman's exploratory visit to the European Council of Artists (ECA) conference in Dublin in November, AIR is being invited to join this important umbrella body, composed of interdisciplinary artists' councils and artists' organisations from twenty-five European countries. Read on…

News, a-n.co.uk February 2009

AIR partners Artelier in worldwide studio exchange

Established by Artquest, Artelier aims to enable artists with studios to indicate potential for studio exchange as well as to identify and arrange free accommodation or a studio or when working overseas.  Read on…

News, a-n.co.uk March 2009

Campaign in support of artists' mobility

The campaign against the UK Home Office's restrictions on non-EU artists and academics has already attracted 4,900 signatures.  Read on…

News, a-n.co.uk April 2009

Artists on Artists taking the lead panels

If you've got a great idea for a project to celebrate the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games across the UK, there's £500K on offer for 12 lucky artists. Your challenge is: "to take your creativity to unexpected places – the nation is your blank canvas". Read on…

News, a-n.co.uk March 2009

2nd birthday celebration

In November, AIR celebrated its two-year milestone and the launch of the Artists' Insurance Policy (AIP) with a gathering for artists and the art world. Held in the Art Café at London's Toynbee Studios, AIR Advisory Group member artist Mitra Memarzia presented her take on the value of collective action. Read on…

News, a-n.co.uk December 2008