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With so much information out there where do you begin to find what is relevant to you and your career? Here are a few starting points in the myriad of resources, research and advice in the Knowledge bank. So go on, have a look!
Jane Watt Knowledge bank commissions coordinator
What's out there
Do you want to find out more about commissions? Maybe you need information and guidance on assessing and managing your career? Or you might be fed-up of other people making the choices, and want to take matters into your own hands?
Commissions - an introduction
Free taster of subscriber-only material in the Commissions section. Fully updated for 2008. Read on…
Introduction, a-n.co.uk September 2008
Support schemes
Artist, advisor and a-n Jobs and Opps editor Kate Brundrett draws on her knowledge of national and regional support schemes for artists. She reveals the range of business and professional development advice available. In addition, she suggests key questions and issues that an artist might consider in assessing the most relevant support at a particular point in their career. Subscribers read on…
Tour, a-n.co.uk February 2009. Contacts last updated Jan 2013.
Artist-led activity
Chris Brown introduces a rulebook to guide you through the whys and wherefores of artist-led activity. Subscribers read on…
Tour, a-n.co.uk March 2008, based on an original article published a-n.co.uk April 2003.
Making the most of it
From objects to actions, oil on canvas to woven textiles, artists sell their work in a variety of ways, locations and for a number of different of reasons. What is most relevant to you?
Selling initiatives
Independent curator Jeni Walwin looks at issues relating to selling work and examines a number of different ways that artists can engage with the art world on a commercial basis. Subscribers read on…
Tour, a-n.co.uk November 2008
Markets for designer-makers
How does a maker reach the market? Freelance consultant and Market Development Manager for Cockpit Arts Abigail Branagan highlights the key routes. Subscribers read on…
Tour, a-n.co.uk January 2009
Help is at hand
There is an assortment of guides and toolkits to help you to manage your career and day-to-day activities as an artist.
Becoming self employed
For many artists and arts organisers self employment is the best option of receiving income, giving freedom to choose work, better work-life balance and tax savings. This guide by Russell Smith explains what you need to know about becoming self employed. Subscribers read on…
Guide, a-n.co.uk June 2007, updated November 2012
Gallery, dealer and agent agreements
The following checklist by Sheena Etches and Nicholas Sharp covers many of the issues that arise when artists enter an arrangement with a private gallery, dealer or agent. Subscribers read on…
Guide, a-n.co.uk April 2003
The studios toolkit
The studios toolkit is a step-by-step guide to developing group studios. It is designed especially for artists thinking of setting up some kind of studio facility to envision what it is you want to achieve and to deconstruct your initial vision… Read on…
Artist's toolkit, a-n.co.uk July 2003
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