Conversations - a-n The Artists Information Company

can you tell me when my membership ppl needs to be renewed please  as i last paid on 148/24 and the policy says uptil 313 25

Basically people ask a question and for the most part there is zero to little actual response.  

The responsibility of facilitating others to follow their creative dreams should surely be rewarded with better pay than minimum wage. Technicians do the grunt work, handle deliveries, load and unload kilns and for what? A pittance.

This week I’m taking part in a fantastic course creation challenge run by an old friend who’s been working in educational psychology. As part of my research, I wanted to ask you all this question: what’s your biggest roadblock? Is […]

Hello everyone I see a number of artists here asking where to find the insurance certificate. Take the steps below to locate it; * Log into your account. * Click bars at top right of website and scroll down to […]

Has anyone a studio they can share or would someone be  willing to begin that process ?I am a painter with limited means who lost a studio in a house move. £200 or £250 a month for a studio in […]

Hi there, where can I find my insurance certificate?

I am looking for a photographer who has experience of taking photos of textile artwork. Wondered if anyone can recommend anyone? I’m near Bristol so the South West region up to Birmingham would be ideal if possible. Thanks

Hi, I sell through my website and would like to offer an interest free payment plan for customers to buy my higher cost items. I don’t think I’m offering credit as I wouldn’t release the piece until full payment has […]

A-N Insurance do you offer insurance for my studio premises? Not buildings insurance as we have that as leaseholders, but fire, accidental damage, fittings and any cover I need if something affects the properties above me due to my business […]

Hi, I currently have PLI, but it doesn’t appear to cover my stock for loss, damage, theft. Is it possible to get cover added on? I’m going to be selling my jewellery in a shop so thought I should make […]

Howdy everyone! So I have a question about using fonts commercially. Been looking into it but still unclear whether I can legally do what I wanna do for free… Basically I’m making a book. Very art heavy. I’m using Ibis […]

If a community group contributed to one art piece, what are the options for copyright?

Hi, Does anyone have any tips for a successful application for New Contemporaries? I have entered before and having being unsuccessful, I definitely Found it would have been useful to have some guidance on things such as. How to choose […]

Hello a-n community, I hope to garner some advice regarding a rather unique copyright/IP situation I’ve found myself in. It pertains to a motif/logo that I designed as part of an artist residency I did over 14 years ago. The […]

Can anyone point me in the right direction of home insurance that takes into account my studio space. I occasionally run workshops from home, it is a business and I’m finding ordinary home insurance wont do.

Hello, I have public liability insurance with a-n. I sell my art as prints/ cards/ etc at stalls, do small exhibitions, and plan to post my art should anyone request it. I’m not a big time artist (yet!), but I […]

HI all, Can someone guide me where to get the risk assessment form for my solo show that includes installation, performance and workshops, please? thanks

I have been paying a subscription to this ARTFACTS website (based in germany i think) which now has a verified exhibition history of my career dating back 30 years all of which I have uploaded. I pay a substantial subscription […]

Hi Everyone, I hope someone can help with advice on winding up a charity.  I am part of a pan european artist group.  We organise touring exhibitions across the UK and mainland Europe. we are registered as a charity in […]

Hello, I’m part of a new artist collective (made up of four individual, self-employed practitioners). I’m looking for advice on applying for ACE funding as a collective. Do we need to set up as an LLP or an Ltd? Do […]

A self-contained studio with one large window in a third floor apartment (sharing a common entrance) near Euston station  available for sublet from Feb 3 – April 31. £180 pm including heating,  access to a communal sinks, kitchen with toaster […]