I am a disabled artist and as such it is taking me some time to begin my career, it seems that there are few jobs in the arts, though I think it is important to realise that opportunities come to those who get out and about. Networking. Its important to know the right place to be. I think maybe I have to ‘put it about’ for a bit to just get my face known, mostly I feel a deep sense of connection as an artist to other artists, that we support each other and encourage one another.
Many times its been a struggle financially, I am keen now to get on with hosting some workshops, making something there, also, I have an instinctive urge to begin to put action where my mouth and mouse are, I am going to stand up for human rights and benefits claimants, by assisting them locally to me here in Ipswich.
my new website www.angeladawnwright.co.uk
I think it is about time the belief in me as an artist is more budding than beginning.
The next blog will have a different title, and a new angle..
for an update right now I can share with you that I have been writing my book that is going alongside my blog www.howbenefitgalworks.tumblr.com and working on the strategy for the Arts Building Book, for which I am coordinating and collating.
Happy New Year and …. New art xx
Preparing all my equipment and materials ready as I am looking forward to a great time in my studio tomorrow, it will be a big session of organising items for storage. And creating space for some works for the Open Studios for creating and exhibiting.
Having works to develop and work on during the next few weeks will be exciting and it will be reminding me it is not only about the tax, income and sales its about creating and investigating and preparing.
Tonight I created a work which is political and tacky placky playful with words as the political campaign occurs around this time leading up to many hopes, needs, and budgets met, though all about smear campaigns, deliciously tempting promises … much of what is said is just that, said..
As an Artist supporting Bob And Roberta Smith and all the Arts campaigners, prompting me to even consider putting myself forward!!! I strongly believe that Art is a necessary, its the best thing about Britain, without it there would be no business in Britain. Even Bankers invest in Art!!!! ALOT!!!
https://www.a-n.co.uk/resource/self-employment
#AllSchoolsShouldBeArtSchools
Arts are a vital part of learning and being creative. Its about not being afraid of what you have to offer and young people NEED that!!!
