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Residencies and communities feature; the future of foundation courses in Debate; Big picture is Conflict by Kerry Jameson; Christine Wilcox-Baker recounts her residency at Tatton park in Collaborative relationships. Read on…
AIR membership scheme launched and Artists’ advisory group introduced. Charlotte Hodes wins Jerwood Drawing Prize. Edinburgh’s Annuale III reviewed plus shows in Isle of Mull, Vale of Glamorgan, Leigh and a radio broadcast. Catherine Wilson on her experiences at visual arts workshop in Senegal plus art fair focus round-up. Read on…
Pamela Wells makes case for higher day rates for artists and Binita Walia challenges low commission fees. Bianca Winter loses herself in the meticulous detail of work by Danica Maier and Jane Thurley. Landscape and the environment feature in work by Dan Hayes and Ettie Spencer. Read on…
FrenchMottershead on 'microperformance', Mostyn Open and Whitstable Biennale reviewed. Reports on guidelines for galleries within the Own Art scheme and new ACE visual arts strategy. Caroline Wright on exchanging Norwich for Tokyo; artists' associations in Iceland; squatters' rights in Rotterdam. Read on…
Is ‘Disability artist’ another label leading to ghettoised work? Notes from FASED’s panel discussion. Susan Jones on artists’ rates of pay. Focus on prizes and awards, new film fund and Midlands-based initiatives. JISC subscription package launched for universities and Craig Fisher remembers to pack his pants. Read on…
Economic benefits of the arts not felt by artists - but ACE reports a thriving craft market. Record number of NAN 'Go and See' bursaries awarded and Visiting Arts funds international networking. Love in a public place and art in a high rise reviewed while Simon Le Ruez peeps behind the net curtains. Read on…
Laura Ellen Bacon on building nests. Professional development round-up. Susannah Silver reports from visual arts conference in South Africa. Yuen Fong Ling on shifting identities in Hong Kong and Rob Olins on combining public art with landscape. Group shows reviewed in Gateshead, Bristol, Sheffield, Rochdale and Aberdeen. Read on…
Is UK arts policy damaging the arts? Culture Vultures publication reviewed. Why are artists poor? A conference summary. Artists occupy empty flats in Hastings with a remit to contribute to local community. In reviews Maurice Doherty in Glasgow and artists of Chinese heritage explore migration in Plymouth. Read on…
David Clarke and Simone ten Hompel on friendship and competition in the studio. Southwell Artspace launched while Lisa Scantlebury makes Station disappear. Craft news from London and Wales. Getting to know the unknown sitter - and the benefits of face to face networking. Read on…
Layla Curtis travels to the ends of the earth. Ali Beddoes enjoys artist-curated show in Birmingham and Nicolas Deshayes reviewed at Nottingham's Moot Gallery. Extracts from Curated space online think-tank plus Paul Hamlyn grant winners announced and news of Delfina residencies. Read on…
In news a mobile memorial for executed campaigner Saro-Wiwa. A Michael Pinsky installation monitors local weather and Sciart awards announced. NAN networking event report summarizes arts resources in Glasgow. Reviews includes interventions in Sheffield and a question of appropriation or sampling in Manchester. Read on…
Ilana Halperin on volcanic remains and ephemeral islands. Spotlight on artists' fees and payments research, plus awards and commissions for craft makers. 'Merrie campers' in felt tunics strut their stuff at Coniston Water - but do you really need that Beuys felt handbag from the Tate shop? Read on…