Manifesto is the end product of our a-n funded project exploring artists as political activists.
The exhibition is being supported by Hull City arts and Hull 2017.
Republishes extracts from my substantial report entitled Measuring the experience: the scope and value of artist-led organisations, the 1993-96 research study that explored and articulated value of the artist-led as a vital research-based ingredient in the visual arts ecology.
A research trip to LA made possible by an a-n travel bursary. I will be researching the Black Mountain College exhibition at the Hammer Museum and exploring the LA art scene through meeting artists and visiting artist-led projects and residency spaces.
Primary is an artist-led space in Nottingham. Through the A-N Go & See bursary, we went to visit artist-led spaces and arts venues in Scotland and the Netherlands to learn about different organisational models, approaches to public programming and supporting artists.
My year has been punctuated by mentoring sessions made possible by the Re:View Bursary from a-n. Firstly, it’s important to say how great it was to be able to pay artists for their time and experience (and we all know […]
Stair/Slide/Space is a Hampshire based group of artists and curators that work collectively to foster research and concept-led artistic practice. We explore individual and collaborative ways of working, often conducting experimental visual conversations.
An artist-led contemporary arts space in Preston city centre
In 2014 I was awarded an a-n Re:view Bursary to support the critical and artistic development of my work. I met three arts professionals who offered advice on my then current projects. This article is a summary of the impact the advice had on the development of two key projects.
Group research visit to Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsmen gallery, SIT trail and to meet exhibiting artists
A collection of events happening in August, September and October 2014, focussing on MA and MFA degree shows, festivals and graduate shows.
Arts Council England Grant for the Arts for project with the Women’s Art Library
An independent project space in the freedom of the Norfolk countryside. www.queenofhungary.co.uk Artists can use the space to test ideas, experiment with new work, document installations and showcase their practice. The space hosts artist and curator talks and is a […]
A blog detailing my experiences during a 5 week research residency in Beijing based at artist-led space HomeShop. I am hoping that the research residency will develop my knowledge of early print and publishing forms within the context of contemporary […]
Project Space 11 opened on the 23rd June 2010,is an artist-led initiative situated in the heart of Plymouth City Market. The setting of a traditional indoor market – a microcosm of Plymouth culture and unique in its architecture creates an […]
This Blog will chart the activities of Sam West as we research and develop sustainable artist-led activity in the UK and beyond. Sam West has just received a NAN Futurific! Bursary : which will help us to further develop artist […]
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