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Critical Space
Jane Watt reports on the NAN event that took place in Norwich in March.
Professional art practice has become a mantra, and industry, for a large number of artists and arts managers/organisers over the last decade. As any reader of this journal will know, this has stemmed from a recognition by artists, arts officers and funding bodies that artists, at all stages of their careers, need support in terms of learning new (and refining old) skills, having someone to whom they can sound out an idea for a project, help in finding out what grants are available in their area, how to write a successful proposal, or plan the direction of their career. Artists are not just on the receiving end of this support; many, including myself, take an active role as advisors, trainers, or mentors. The list of schemes and opportunities is long; just look at a-n's website. However, over the last couple of years, there has been a noticeable shift in awareness of what artists might need to develop their practice: critical reflection and peer discussion that is focused on the very subject of the artist's professional career – their work1. At the risk of stating the obvious, it is after all the work that should, and does, matter. Whilst it is undeniable that a well...
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