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Want to avoid the high streets this Christmas and support artists and visual arts organisations instead? Here are some gift ideas to get you started.

We take a look back at some of the highlights from the recent a-n Assembly, which focused on activism in the arts and the artist as activist, activator and change maker.

The London-based artist who works across moving image, sculpture, photography and performance receives £10,000 prize during a ceremony at London’s Barbican Centre.

This Christmas, ditch the high street and discover original artworks and handcrafted gifts by independent artists and makers who will be opening their studios or putting up market stalls at a range of venues. Lauren Lomax makes a selection from across the UK.

Our regular selection of shows to see around the UK, including Antony Gormley’s iconic terracotta figures at Firstsite, Colchester, and Keith Coventry’s collage works at new London gallery Upstone Soho.

This week’s selection includes exhibitions in Derby, Scunthorpe and Hampshire – all taken from our busy Events section featuring events and shows posted by a-n members.

a-n is partnering with three Manchester-based art and design organisations on a programme of professional development sessions for artists that will take place in the city between January and March 2020.