We’re calling for Government investment in the visual arts
A major new report supported by a-n calls for Government action to protect artists’ livelihoods by investing in the country’s visual arts sector.
OUT NOW: Degree Shows Guide 2025
Imaginative and playful, explore the work of 31 graduating students from art schools across the UK.
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Funding and fundraising
Find the right funding for you. Over three online workshops, gain the tools and confidence to secure grants, smash your crowdfunding target and boost your income.
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Now Showing: must-see exhibitions
Read more: Now Showing: must-see exhibitionsExhibitions and events featuring a-n members, including Rafał Zajko’s looping solo show in Southend, Hannah Murgatroyd’s dream-like paintings in London, and experimental film in the Scottish borders.
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Why We Collaborate: a-n, CVAN and DACS
Read more: Why We Collaborate: a-n, CVAN and DACSThis Autumn the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Visual Arts and Artists was reconstituted with cross-party support from MPs and Peers. The group provides a forum for parliamentarians to better understand the challenges faced by UK visual artists and the […]
Jobs & Opps
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Artist Commission Call Out – 3D Artwork
Severn Arts, in partnership with Worcester Mela, is commissioning a 3D artwork for a museum case in the future permanent art gallery at Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum, funded by UK Government through the Townsfund.
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Design for Climate: Residency Opportunity in Benin
Designers from the UK, Nigeria, and Ghana can apply for an eight-week residency in Benin. In partnership with Villa Karo, the programme aims to address climate challenges through creative collaboration and cultural exchange.
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Deadline:
Malta Biennale 2026: Call for Artists
The Malta Biennale will celebrate its second edition in the spring of 2026, and will be held in various locations across the Maltese archipelago.
Resources
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Rates of pay for artists
A guide for artists and people who are paying artists to negotiate a fair rate of pay for short-term work
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Getting paid
A practical guide for artists on different payment options, sending invoices, chasing payments and dealing with debtors.
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Quick guide to contracts
Tips on negotiating and agreeing contracts in line with a-n’s Exhibition Payment Guide.