Knowledge bank
A rich and timely resource for all working in the
visual arts
Help & FAQs
FeedbackWriter articles
An appetite for change in the visual arts: recommendations
Evidence-based recommendations on: Identifying the ‘new practices’ model, Valuing peer networks, Redefining public accountability, Supporting location and community and New ‘brand image’ for artists. Read on…
Feature, Future forecast, June 2006
Foreword
To mark our 25th anniversary year, in May 2005 we embarked on the Future forecast research and publishing programme. Through collection of evidence in the form of interviews and the associated debates, our aim was to identify some of the significant issues for artists and their practice and by doing so, play our part in forecasting the infrastructure that will best support the next generation of artists. Read on…
Feature, Future forecast, June 2006
Art moves
Comings and goings amongst arts professionals and curators, designed to aid networking and collaboration. Subscribers read on…
News, a-n.co.uk June 2011
Castles, stations, streets and stadiums
A look at current projects and commissions taking place in unconventional settings. Subscribers read on…
Feature, a-n.co.uk June 2011
Debating arts funding
A new report reveals that a disproportionate number of artists' membership and development agencies and practice-based organisations lost core funding, despite ACE's aim of creating a "balanced portfolio". Subscribers read on…
News, a-n.co.uk June 2011
Inspired by Islam
An international award for contemporary art and design inspired by Islamic tradition, the Jameel Prize aims to explore the relationship between Islamic traditions of art, craft and design and contemporary work as part of a wider debate about Islamic culture and its role today. Subscribers read on…
News, a-n.co.uk June 2011
UNESCO accolade
The photographs of Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen and Amber's films have been inscribed in the UNESCO UK Memory of the World Register as an archive of national cultural significance. Subscribers read on…
News, a-n.co.uk June 2011
What is professional development?
Artists and arts organisations had the opportunity to debate current and future professional development needs and aspirations in June as part of strategic planning by Turning Point West Midlands. Subscribers read on…
News, a-n.co.uk June 2011
Beyond the commission
As an increasing number of publicly-funded arts organisations seek out new models and initiatives for support, Artsway is providing a valuable platform to debate and explore what already exists, raising the issue of how longer-term support of artists can be maintained and increased in a period of arts austerity. Subscribers read on…
News, a-n.co.uk May 2011
Continue your journey
Profiling new courses and developments in postgraduate teaching across the UK. Subscribers read on…
Feature, a-n.co.uk May 2011
International relations
Supporting the international activities of artists and arts organisations is a key function for many national arts funding agencies. In order to investigate this area of arts policy and identify key issues affecting the programs and priorities of such agencies, the International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA) conducted a worldwide survey in English, French and Spanish, the results of which have been analysed and supplemented by other research and presented in a report. Subscribers read on…
News, a-n.co.uk May 2011
Payment for exhibiting
Editorial published in Artists Newsletter in June 1991. Subscribers read on…
News, a-n.co.uk May 2011
Pop in and meet the artist
An overview of some of the most exciting open studio events across the UK this summer. Subscribers read on…
Feature, a-n.co.uk May 2011
Supporting artists' sustainability
Although 'sustainability' is much vaunted in terms of how arts organisations should go forward, artists' needs in this respect are rarely considered by funders. Futurific bursaries were developed by NAN to model routes for sustainability amongst artists' groups and networks in the UK. Here, some of the bursary recipients give insights into their progress, through excerpts from their blogs. Subscribers read on…
News, a-n.co.uk May 2011
UK in Venice
A round-up of UK projects and presentations, official, collateral and otherwise, during the 54th International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale. Projects run 4 June - 27 November 2011 unless otherwise stated. Subscribers read on…
News, a-n.co.uk May 2011
Collaborative relationships index
a-n's Collaborative relationships series exposes the working relationships between artists and the wide range of professionals they collaborate with. Running in its current format since 2008 we now have a rich archive of over thirty articles covering hugely varied projects. Here, some select quotes offer highlights and insights into the nature of collaboration. Subscribers read on…
Feature, a-n.co.uk April 2011
A new landscape for Wales
In December 2010 the Arts Council of Wales announced its new portfolio of revenue clients. From 116 existing clients more than thirty were lost. Five months on we asked the sector what the impact has been and how the visual arts in Wales has reacted, and what England might anticipate following last month's ACE announcements. Read on…
Feature, a-n.co.uk April 2011
New vision for Scotland
Launched in March, Creative Scotland's first corporate plan presented an ambitious vision for the nation's arts, culture and creative industries. This is backed by core Treasury financing of £35.5m with £14.5m of Scottish Government funds for specific initiatives, unspent reserves from the interim between Scottish Arts Council/Scottish Screen and Creative Scotland, some lottery funding back after diversion to the Olympics and reduced overheads due the merger that included a 30% staff cut. Read on…
Feature, a-n.co.uk April 2011