Publications

How to get crowd-funding

By: Emily Speed

Emily Speed on how crowd-funding uses the Internet to manifest new possibilities for revenue streams, turning small stakes into big ideas. Read on…

Guide, a-n.co.uk January 2011 (Updated November 2012)

How to save money

In these times of austerity, we've compiled a catalogue of money-saving ideas for freelancers that have been tried and tested by a-n readers. Read on…

Guide, a-n.co.uk December 2010

How to work with artists »

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This 'how to' guide explores the nuts and bolts of working with artists collaboratively and effectively. With introduction by Jayne Knight, Arts Development Manager, Suffolk County Council. PDF file [Size 1.2 mb]

a-n.co.uk March 2010

Quality on a budget

By: Rod McIntosh

In an ideal world you would only embark on projects where there is sufficient funds available. This guide by Rod McIntosh outlines an approach to finding workable compromises whilst maintaining quality for times when money is tight. Read on…

Guide, a-n.co.uk May 2005

Social media: Blogging

By: Charlotte Frost

For this video guide, Chris Unitt of Meshed Media talks to Charlotte Frost about different blog platforms, getting the most from a blog, and some of the creative and innovative blogs around.
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Guide, a-n.co.uk January 2011

Social media: Facebook

Due to recent changes to Facebook we are curently updating this video guide. Read on…

Guide, a-n.co.uk March 2011

Social media: Twitter

By: Charlotte Frost

For this video guide, Katy Beale and Charlotte Frost discuss micro-blogging with particular reference to Twitter and how it can be used for research, marketing and collaboration, plus a look at how artists are using Twitter in innovative ways that connect with their practice. Read on…

Guide, a-n.co.uk January 2011

The artist's contracts toolkit

By: Nicholas Sharp, Sheena Etches

This toolkit is an introduction to the contractual process, enabling artists to assess contracts and to build their own. Read on…

Artist's toolkit, a-n.co.uk August 2004

The artist's development toolkit

By: Linda Ball

This toolkit enables artists and students to develop themselves and their practice. It provides self-reflective material suitable for any career stage and allows artists to review their position and explore ways of developing. Researched and… Read on…

Artist's toolkit, a-n.co.uk July 2004

The artist's fees toolkit

By: Richard Murphy

This toolkit takes artists step-by-step through a process to calculate an individual daily rate and prepare quotes for freelance work. Read on…

Artist's toolkit, a-n.co.uk December 2004

The studios toolkit

By: David Butler, Mike Franks

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