As well as this year’s rigorous paper publishing schedule alongside a-n Magazine (see a-n news for upcoming guest editors and themes) we’re pushing ahead on new strategies for web-specific material and interactive content. This month sees publication on www.a-n.co.uk of […]
a-n’s research in 2004 defined a good practice framework on fees and payments to artists, that is supported by Arts Council England. The following annual and day rates are suggested from 1 September 2006. Experience level Annual £ excluding overheads […]
We welcome Castlefield Gallery as a new partner in development of a-n’s Jobs and Opportunities – updated weekly online. The focus will be to research those opportunities that are essentially artist-led. Drawing on its extensive network of peers and seeking […]
The success of the Future forecast research-based publication series has generated many favourable comments (including Manick Govinda’s epithet of “provocative”), and has been the catalyst for a new publications series due to start in June 2006. a-n Research papers will […]
Encouraging a consistent attitude to quantifying the value of artists across the exhibition and gallery world.
Stephanie Délcroix on the processes of public commissioning in France.
Jonathan Swain introduces a new series of articles resulting from Close proximity, a two-day NAN event that took place at New Greenham Arts in Berkshire, 21-22 May 2005.
Helen Sloan looks at changing opportunities for UK artists in the current cultural climate.
Poet Markus Lloyd offers his solution to creative isolation.
Emily Collins offers her views on what she saw, heard and learnt at Close proximity.
Improving local networking was one of the main conclusions of Close proximity. Artist David Thomas offers his views.
Close proximity offered different means of debate in different locations, Polly Carter examines her reaction.
Close proximity speaker, David Cotterrell gives his view of the pitfalls and advantages of work in the public realm.
This month we present some of the outcomes from Close proximity, a NAN event organised by SCAN and Jonathan Swain that took place at Greenham Common in May. Artists camped for a weekend on the infamous ex-US missile base occupied […]
Last year I did a residency at the IAAB, an international artists exchange programme in Basel, Switzerland.
Leigh French, co-editor of Variant, reports on the context and outcomes of The Cultural Commission. “Everything can be measured, and what can be measured can be managed.” McKinseys consultants “The very act of observing alters the reality being observed.” Heisenberg […]
I used to subscribe regularly to a-n many years ago and have just renewed my subscription online. In searching the site I have not been able to find anything collated (enlighten me please if I’m wrong!) specific for the more […]
Find it hard to believe that you gave so much page space to Artist’s story: Hewitt/Jordan/Beech et al (a-n Magazine July issue). Using tired, third-hand cliché-strewn conceptual art speak from yesteryear – just what do they think they are on […]
The rapid ongoing abrogation of boundaries and fusions in art, technology and society are the focal point for the 2005 Ars Electronica Festival. Held in Linz, Austria, 1-6 September, it comprises a fascinating mixture of events, conferences, symposia, exhibitions and […]
Thunder, a sound installation by Hannah Rickards commissioned by Media Art Bath, is presented at the city’s Central United Reformed Church until 11 September. Comprising a synthesised thunderclap produced by an eight-piece orchestra, the musical score by David Murphy is […]
Lucian Taylor is Cove Park’s 2005 crafts resident until 30 September. Funded by the Scottish Arts Council, this three-month residency supports a leading maker, applied artist or designer by providing time to concentrate on new projects and development of their […]
A letter in the July issue of a-n Magazine talked of there being a “fine line between voluntary work and blatant exploitation”. There are an increasing number of volunteer placements and internships on offer nowadays. One recently-listed volunteer offer stated […]
Southampton’s John Hansard Gallery is due to become the second biggest temporary exhibition gallery in the UK as part of a new multi-purpose arts complex in Southampton’s city centre. An Arts Council England award in July of £5.75 million will […]
ARC: Artists’ Resource Centre at Aspex Gallery, Portsmouth, is to launch ARC+ scheme this month. Through a programme of surgeries, seminars, critique groups and access to practical information and research facilities over the last two years, ARC has developed a […]
Flowers East, London
8 July – 8 August
