MEASURING THE EXPERIENCE #27 The move to clarify professional advice and peer group input to the arts funding system through adoption of an Integrated Advisory System for England suggests another way in which the operation of artist-led organisations could be […]
Followers of @an_artnews composed over 100 tweets in a lively debate sparked by the Art Everywhere project.
During a recent live web chat, Arts Council England Chief Executive Alan Davey talked about ACE’s commitment to supporting individual artists and the need focus on both intrinsic and instrumental arguments for the arts.
The Contemporary Visual Arts Network’s knowledge sharing event at Google’s London office was a high-impact juxtaposition between one of the world’s most successful companies and the subsidised visual arts sector. Dany Louise reports.
An analysis of openly-advertised artists’ work and opportunities in 2012. Includes commentary on the impact of Universal Credits on low-paid artists.
An analysis and commentary on artists’ work and opportunities in 2012.
As the second edition of Liverpool’s international photography biennial LOOK/13 launches, Director Patrick Henry talks about the world-class programme that’s in store.
The phasing in of Universal credits will affect millions of people, in particular the self-employed and sole business owners, including artists.
More artists will experience the Venice Biennale this year, thanks to a-n’s Go and see bursaries.
a-n’s new bursary scheme will help more artists to move their practice forward, providing targeted access to peer critique and advice.
Where is the value? I was invited by Susan Jones to attend the debate Dangerous Ground: Reframing Cultural Value at Castlefield Gallery. This was a genuine surprise as I assumed I was asked based on being involved with PAPER gallery, […]
Arts Council England confirms impact of Chancellor’s autumn statement on its grant-in-aid budget.
MEASURING THE EXPERIENCE #14 The Arts Council of Great Britain’s enthusiasm for percent for art, a mechanism for commissioning art and craft work within public building schemes, was highlighted through a campaign launched formally in 1988 which subsequently echoed across […]
a-n The Artists Information Company is launching a new bespoke insurance benefit for creative freelancers, available to all subscribers to a-n’s Arts Organisers’ package.
Axis, the online resource for contemporary art, celebrates its 21st birthday today.
One longstanding director replaces another as Matthew Rowe leaves Towner for firstsite.
Following a restructure, and with an earlier Spending Review looming on the horizon, Arts Council England is briefing clients.
What do the recent Frieze Art Fair acquisitions by Tate, funded by philanthropic contemporary art fund Outset, tell us about the art market, the place of artists within it and the influence these organisations wield? A painter and non-Frieze exhibitor writes.
a-n has announced a new strategic partnership with engage, the National Association for Gallery Education.
Research by a-n shows a continued decline in paid opportunities for artists.
As part of ‘Making it’ – a multi-stranded celebration of craft and creativity taking place in Winchester this weekend – Friday’s focus is on advice and guidance from professional mentors.
As Frieze Art Fair opens this week, a-n’s Director asks if we need to think about how art market growth could aid artists’ careers.
MEASURING THE EXPERIENCE – 12 “The Arts Council…has handed down responsibilities to the regional arts boards who in turn have farmed out functions to mini-quangos. Every step of the way a new little bureaucracy has been born to ensure the […]
After 3 gruelling days in court the Judge has managed to make sense of a badly drafted lease. He has also accepted the Factory Company have been charging for items which cannot be recovered through the service charge. This includes […]
UK’s two most significant membership bodies for visual artists reach agreement.
