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As a well-respected UK organisation representing the practices and concerns of professional artists, we not only undertake our own research on an on-going basis to inform cultural policy and arts planning, but are often called to give evidence to and advice on specific initiatives and campaigns. This section of the site draws together as downloadable pdf files 'hard facts' drawn from our research, evidence provided to inquiries and consultations, and conference presentations on issues around artists and their value and interface with social and economic environments.
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Boxed in
Sonya Dyer's publication questions assumptions about non-white artists, curators and administrators that shape the current diversity landscape, and suggests alternative ways forward.
Art work in 2007
A review of the changing face of work for visual artists using a-n’s regularly researched and published information on jobs and opportunities. Focusing on the main areas of awards and fellowships, commissions, competitions and prizes, exhibitions and residencies, this Research paper analyses the key findings for 2007.
Biennials and city-wide events
Edited by Jeanine Griffin and Steve Dutton, looks at the issue of local versus global with reference to the ever increasing number of biennials and city-wide exhibition projects taking place around the world. Includes essays by John Byrne, Neil Mulholland and Jan Verwoert.
Leading through practice
Anne Douglas and Chris Fremantle of On The Edge Research share insights into the Artist as Leader research programme. The research aims to understand the way artists lead through their practice with a view to informing and developing a critical understanding of the role of creativity in culture. With contributions from Linda Frye Burnham, Reiko Goto, Tim Nunn and Francis McKee.
Making a living as an artist
The second of the Research papers series, Debra Savage presents her case study-based research into the working lives of artists. With foreword by Rohini Malik Okon.
View publication pdf, text-only version and companion detailed case studies below.
Changing face of artists' employment
Explores the affect of the economic recession on the livelihoods of artists in terms of access to employment and career opportunities and raises concerns about how artists' practice is likely to fare in this period of arts austerity.
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