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July/August 2010
Post-graduate Professional preparation feature plus how makers are contributing to the economy; Theresa Liang and William West of Liangwest Gallery and artist Prem Sahib in Collaborative relationships; Tatton Park biennale in reviews; Exhibiting opportunities focus.
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a-n Magazine July 2010
Editorial
Editorial
In the face of a new political era compounded by an unprecedented financial climate, the need to forecast our future living and working conditions is urgently felt. Subscribers read on…
Editorial, a-n Magazine July 2010
Features
Art in unconventional settings
Public art projects, residencies and commissions in non-gallery spaces. Subscribers read on…
Feature, a-n Magazine July 2010
Arts funding
In last month's issue we reported on the online commentaries ensuing from the DCMS's announcement of the extent to which public subsidy for the arts will be cut. In a bid to grant a voice for practitioners and arts professionals, platforms have been initiated on social sites including Marcus Romer's (Artistic Director of Pilot Theatre) Artsfunding ning network artsfunding.ning.com. Here we republish excerpts of postings on Artsfunding, plus other timely commentaries related to this line of discussion. Subscribers read on…
Feature, a-n Magazine July 2010
Beyond selling
As a main source of intelligence about the intricacies of artists' working practices in the UK, a-n has been a place for extensive discourse on portfolio working. Quantitative research studies show portfolio working in the contemporary craft sector being undertaken by 65-70% of makers. The individuals behind these figures and their stories are explored in a new qualitative research study commissioned by the Crafts Council called Making Value: craft and the economic and social contribution of makers. Subscribers read on…
Feature, a-n Magazine July 2010
Boyfriend material
LiangWest is a "new prototype of gallery for a new generation of artists whose artistic agendas are relevant to contemporary ideals". For this month's Collaborative relationships a-n Magazine Coordinator Chris Brown talks to proprietors Theresa Liang and William West and artist Prem Sahib. They discuss the importance of peer support, and describe how they negotiate their ongoing relationship and their forthcoming exhibition project 'Boyfriend Material' Subscribers read on…
Feature, a-n Magazine July 2010
On the cover
Sogol Mabadi, Belt (Unbelt), performance, 2010. Subscribers read on…
Feature, a-n Magazine July 2010
Professional preparartion
In the second part of our post-graduate focus we explore the various options open to students at a selection of UK-based universities and art schools. Subscribers read on…
Feature, a-n Magazine July 2010
News
Dialogue in Scotland
The forth and final Creative Scotland dialogue event was held at the impressively refurbished Briggait building on the banks of the River Clyde, Glasgow. Subscribers read on…
News, a-n Magazine July 2010
Difficult for artist parents?
"It's hard for all working mums (and dads) to find a work/life balance isn't it - what's so different for artists?" This was a question posed recently by a friend over dinner. I'd been banging on about APT - Artist Parents Talking - specifically about APT's current search for funding, without stopping to think that she might not understand the basic premise of the network. Subscribers read on…
News, a-n Magazine July 2010
Digital practices London
Art of Digital London is an Arts Council England programme designed to help London Regularly Funded Organisations (RFOs) develop strong strategies for connecting with audiences via technology. Subscribers read on…
News, a-n Magazine July 2010
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