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Artists FAQs

Artists FAQs

Frequently asked questions for the Artists section of the site.

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help & FAQs Do you have any information for artists who want to trade overseas?

As a first step in your research, see the a-n Practical Guide 'Exporting' http://www.a-n.co.uk/knowledge_bank/article/81157/77173 available to subscribers.

help & FAQs I am applying for DACS Payback as I am an AIR member - what kind of work is eligible?

Payback is applicable against a claim to visual artists whose work has been reproduced in UK books or magazines or on certain television channels. DACS is the organisation to contact to provide information on what is eligible for claiming.

help & FAQs Does AIR provide a CRB checking service for members?

AIR has undertaken a survey of its members to find out whether there is sufficient demand for providing CRB checks as a new paid-for service for AIR members. Watch out for further information in the AIR e-bulletin in due course, as this is the primary route for communications with members.

help & FAQs Is work on websites eligible for DACS Payback?

Payback is applicable against a claim to visual artists whose work has been reproduced in UK books or magazines or on certain television channels. DACS is the organisation to contact to provide information on what is eligible for claiming.

help & FAQs How can I develop my visibility through your site and social media?

As a subscriber there are two ways quick ways you can enhance your profile. You can keep a blog about your latest project or working practice on Artists Talking or Degrees Unedited (if you a student). You can also post listings of your shows, performances or projects with an image onto the What's on section on Interface. Both of these sites also tweet out news to their followers so once you set up your own Twitter account you can follow them, as part of expanding your peer network and visibility.

help & FAQs I have sent off some money to an art fair and I now have a suspicion it is a scam. Can you help?

a-n doesn't investigate individual cases and encourages artists and the artworld to share knowledge and experiences in respect of good practice. To solicit comments/experiences of other artists on this issue you could (a) start a thread on www.a-n.co.uk/Forums  or (b) comment on an article discussing scams as published via the homepage of www.a-n.co.uk/Jobs_and_opps.

help & FAQs I am having difficulty receiving payment for my work from a gallery. I have tried on several occasions to get in touch with them about this, but they keep skirting around the issue of payment. Can a-n help?

a-n doesn't investigate individual cases and encourages artists and the artworld to share knowledge and experiences in respect of good practice. To solicit comments/experiences of other artists on this issue you could (a) start a thread on www.a-n.co.uk/Forums (b) seek advice from local business and trading advisory services.

We also have a few guides and articles on our knowledge bank section of the website www.a-n.co.uk/knowledge_bank which may be helpful for providing further information.