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Are you working in research or the media and looking for information about artists and the art world? Knowledge bank holds a wealth of information and resources. Here we've pulled together a selection of content to whet your appetite.
Jane Watt Knowledge bank commissions coordinator
Artists' activities
Where do artists work? How do they develop their practice? What strategies do they employ to make work and survive as a professional artist?
Artists’ strategies
Free taster of subscriber-only material held in the Artists' strategies section. Read on…
Introduction, a-n.co.uk March 2008
Artists & studios
Free taster of subscriber-only material held in the Studios section. Read on…
Introduction, a-n.co.uk April 2003
Engaged practice
Free taster of subscriber-only material in the Engaged practice section. Read on…
Introduction, a-n.co.uk April 2003
Case studies
Winning competitions, commissions and residencies not only increases the profile of an artist but can offer a stimulating environment for the development of artistic practice. Here are a few examples of how artists develop specific projects and practices.
Peter Freeman
Peter Freeman makes light sculptures and installations that articulate public spaces. Kate Stoddart explores his practice. Subscribers read on…
Profile: artist, a-n.co.uk June 2008
Nina Pope and Karen Guthrie: Bata-ville
Jane Watt speaks to Nina Pope and Karen Guthrie about their practice, the Bata-ville project and working with Commissions East. Subscribers read on…
Profile: artist, a-n.co.uk January 2005.
Updated November 2006.
Richard William Wheater
Richard William Wheater is a recipient of the Crafts Council Development Award. He talks to Jane Watt about his installation/performance work, his experience of applying for funding and the importance of being focused, but not pigeon-holed. Subscribers read on…
Profile: artist, a-n.co.uk February 2009
Artists and the art world
An insight into the workings of the art world and how artists make money from sales and art services they can offer.
Selling initiatives
Independent curator Jeni Walwin looks at issues relating to selling work and examines a number of different ways that artists can engage with the art world on a commercial basis. Subscribers read on…
Tour, a-n.co.uk November 2008
Fees and payments for artists
In 2004, a-n commissioned a team of experts from University of Newcastle to undertake a research study into current context, attitudes and approaches to paying artists for their skills and services. Through interviews with employers and… Read on…
Guide, a-n.co.uk August 2004
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