Artists Newsletter #1: The 1980s
In the first of a new series of publications celebrating the a-n archive, Black Hole Club unearth the past, probe the present, and look to the future.
40 Years 40 Artists: The 1980s
News
Legal and tax helpline
For 2021, a-n is piloting a new, free helpline providing legal and tax advice to members.
John Moores Painting Prize exhibition: a-n members in view
Following the launch of the John Moores Painting Prize virtual exhibition last week, we look at the work of a-n members included in the online show.
LB x a-n Artist Bursaries
a-n has partnered with Liverpool Biennial to offer five bursaries for a-n Artist and Joint (Artist and Arts Organiser) members.
Jobs & Opps
(Algo|Afro) Futures
(Algo|Afro)futures is a mentoring programme for early career Black artists in the West Midlands who want to explore the creative potential of live
Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours Annual Exhibition
An invitation to exhibit your work alongside the best watercolour artists at the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours 209th Exhibition.
Call For Entries: Mark Tanner Sculpture Award 2021-22
The Mark Tanner Sculpture Award is the most significant award for emerging artists working in the field of sculpture in the UK: offering £8,000 in
Resources
Guidance on fees and day rates for visual artists
Sample day rates to guide arts budgeting and to help visual artists negotiate a fair rate of pay for short-term contracts such as commissions,
Getting paid
As a professional artist you may spend a good part of your time sending out invoices, chasing payments and generally worrying about your cashflow.
Quick guide to contracts
a-n/Artists Council’s Exhibition Payment Guide calls for written confirmation in the form of a contract or letter of agreement. This quick guide