Connections into the visual arts for all visual
and applied artists
UK and international research, information and advocacy organisation. Through specialist materials and programmes for visual artists at all career stages, arts organisers and advisers and tutors and students, a-n aims to raise awareness of good practice and the value of artists in society. Publishes a-n Magazine and www.a-n.co.uk that alongside the Knowledge Bank of essential reference materials and resources, encompasses the daily-updated online Jobs and opps service, and user-generated sites Interface, Artists Talking and Degrees unedited. The a-n+AIR membership scheme for practising artists provides professional benefits and a designated route for artists' representation into government and arts policymaking.
Newcastle, UK
This seminar forms part of the 'Granted' professional development programme and is produced as a collaboration between a-n The Artists Information Company that specialises in artists' professional development and crowdfunding organisation Wedidthis. Read full listing…
This seminar forms part of the 'Granted' professional development programme and is produced as a collaboration between a-n The Artists Information Company that specialises in artists' professional development and crowdfunding organisation Wedidthis. Read full listing…
AIR's first ever annual forum for artists. The event will provide a platform for dialogue and debate, empowered and enabled through a range of speakers drawn from very different disciplines and fields of work but all committed to campaigning for effective change. The event will address issues such as "effective leadership", "versatility", "managing change", "making decisions" and "entrepreneurship". Speakers and the audience will be asked to respond to the questions: "How have you effected change? How can we effect change? Read full listing…
a-n The Artists Information Company is seeking fast-working, experienced freelance visual arts specialists to carry out key research projects feeding into our programme and business planning. Ideally, you’ve already produced consultancy reports or written for publication in an arts or cultural context or as an arts commentator. Projects include (a) Inventory of a-n Archive (Newcastle based); (b) 2 Business development studies; (c) 2 Programme/ editorial development projects.
Read full listing…As part of strategic developments, we are expanding our Communication and Sales capacity, to support new campaigns whilst maintaining an effective customer-facing programme. We're offering salaried work in our Newcastle office with monthly flexible hours, as part-time (or could be full-time) work, initially on a six-month contract. Read full listing…
A-n The Artists Information Company wants to appoint a part-time Production Assistant within the Editorial Production Team, based in Newcastle and London. Read full listing…
Our new look website has just been launched. It lists the current UK-wide membership and provides information about the new FYP award. APD membership is free.has just been launched. It lists the current UK-wide membership and provides information about the new FYP award. APD membership is free.has just been launched. It lists the current UK-wide membership and provides information about the new FYP award. APD membership is free.has just been launched. It lists the current UK-wide membership and provides information about the new FYP award. APD membership is free. Read full listing…
Seeking info on insurance, funding and professional development? Want to develop your networks and collaborations? Locate like-minded artists and get advice from experts at these events. Read full listing…
Locate like-minded artists and get advicefrom experts at these events open to all visualand applied artists.
Friday 30 January 3-5pm @ University Centre Folkestone Partnership with Creative Foundation and University Centre Folkestone
Tuesday 10 February 3-5pm @ University of Plymouth Partnership with ArtsMatrix and University of Plymouth
Look out for future events including: Yorkshire (March), North West (April) and London (May). Read full listing…
Does your research relate to debates around measurement, value and leadership in the visual arts? a-n’s looking for contributors and partners for upcoming Research papers and related seminars during 2009/10 and would like to know more about your PhD or other research topic. a-n Research papers aim to extend awareness of the impact of the visual arts on social change, providing evidence for the sector and to arts policy-making Read full listing…
This Autumn Interface is working with Tate Britain to generate debate around the Turner Prize 2008. The winner will be announced on 1 December so see what the Interface writers think of the show and contribute with your own review. Don't forget you can add your own comments to the reviews already posted. Read full listing…
A-n The Artists Information Company is seeking two part-time Production Assistants to join the Editorial Production Team, who may be based in either our London or Newcastle offices. We're looking for team workers with demonstrable experience of website and printed editorial production techniques and excellent interpersonal skills who want work in our vibrant and fast-moving environment. Read full listing…
Artists discussion on the Capital of Culture. Lively debate and an opportunity to hear artists views and meet artists from other capitals of culture. How have local artists benefited from the title and what do artists networks from outside Liverpool think of what's been achieved?
Concluding part of a city wide conference hosted by The Royal Standard and Red Wire Studios. Read full listing…