Just handed the keys over to Sarah Hemstock. I've known Sarah for a few years now, and I find it really difficult to talk about money with friends. I don't think they find it nearly as awkward. I have contracts […]
I've just sent out a newsletter to artists to keep them up-to-date with developments. We are all taking part in the NCAN Octoberfest in October. It's an ideal opportunity to launch the studios with a party and Open studios. Sheila […]
Judith Alder – Finding Her Way Part 2 This current investigative project has evolved from earlier work she began as an artist in residence for Watch This Space at Phoenix Studios, Brighton in 2005. Four artists were chosen to set […]
We are now coming to the end of our second exhibition at Gallery Glue, Shop. If you haven’t seen it you should come along this week. The final day is Sunday 1st July and we are open 10-6 all week! […]
Postcard from Berlin 5: Kunstlerhaus Bethanien: Kunstlerhaus Bethanien is a gallery and studios set in a stunning former hospital building and park in Marianplatz, near the Ubahn stop Kottbusser Tor. As well as providing 25 studio spaces, accommodation and gallery […]
We built a mailing list and sent out questionnaires to ask what artists would like a Professional Development programme to include. After months of talking to interested people, consulting and discussing possibilities, we put together an introductory evening of speakers […]
I'm expecting THE letter from the Arts Council today giving me the go-ahead for permission to apply. Had a phone call to say it was on the way. It means reprinting the document to resend today. zzzzzzzzHad a visit form […]
Postcard from Berlin 4: Weekly meetings for English Speaking Artists in Berlin. Last night I went to a park in Schonhauser Allee in the north of the city, looking for a group of 'English Speaking Artists'. I found them in […]
Battersea Arts Centre
6 June 2007 to 6 June 2007
Finished the partitions and created 19 spaces!!. Now we can reclaim weekends. I don't think it's sunk in. We have managed to achieve this on a shoestring. Jem is a surveyor with an eye for buildings and how spaces can […]
Artsadmin
6 June 2007 to 6 June 2007
Great news! Erewash Borough council have given formal confirmation of a bursary for a residency at HMS. This will cover the cost of a space for a year. Laura, the ADO approached Derby Uni with the proposal who immediately threw […]
Melanie Stidolph reports from the recent professional development session.
Rockwell, London
13 April – 10 June
This guide by Jonathan Waring covers the process of establishing a studio group: from having the initial idea, bringing together a likeminded group of artists and getting hold of a space, to running the studios effectively on a day-to-day basis.
Jo Wilson explores the work of ceramicist and sculptor Amy Cooper, in particular her successful balance between business and creativity.
Lucy Panesar’s college aspiration was to be a practising artist and part-time college lecturer, and a methodical approach to her career has made this a reality.
I was busy til 10 last night on studio business. The morning was spent chasing press-releases. I think we will have coverage in the Nottingham Evening Post and the Derby Evening Telegraph. I've also emailed NCan (an organisation based in […]
Been sorting out press-releases to publicise the studios as we have completed more partitons and HMS will be having an open day on Sunday 27th May 12:00 – 3:00. As I am naturally quite shy, I don't find it easy. […]
We finally have the keys – despite the solicitors inflicting torture for nearly 6 months. And what a buliding! It's actually the first floor of a lace factory with red bricks, turrets and lots of natural light. Furthermore it's in […]
big news – building will not be demolished till the end of 2008… i wonder if my installation helped make this defferal… in the mean time: Open End (open studios at Morning Lane) May 18th-20th, 2007Private View: Friday May 18th, […]
Postcard from Berlin 3: Last weekend I went to an opening at MEINBLAU www.meinblau.de This is a split-level gallery space in a complex that also houses 14 studios. The studio programme includes early career as well as established artists, international […]
Mid Pennine Arts
1 January 2007 to 2 February 2007
proposal accepted by terrace – gallery in east london. i got the decemebr slot :) weeeheee. now, to get payed for this i will have to ask the arts council for match funding… that's scary – was rejected once… this […]
News on Airspace Gallery, Midlands Textile Forum and Exeter Studio Project.
