A question many college graduates from such a nebulous subject as Art are repeatedly asked and ask themselves: What are you going to do with yourself, now that you’ve finished Art School?! My personal response to that question was: Rest! […]
In March The National Campaign for the Arts staged the ‘This country can no longer afford to subsidise the arts’ debate.
A friend told me a while ago that one of the most worthwhile human characteristics is resilience. I’ve recently come to believe this is so. Having been rejected (albeit with the nicest possible letters on creamy, thick, embossed paper) from […]
So far I am not too happy with March. The one great thing is that I have been commissioned for my first article for a-n. Giving advice for new graduates about ‘ how to become part of something.’ This exhilarates […]
I’ve spent far too long this last few days putting together proposals for exhibitions and applying for masters and funding that i haven’t really had time for much work, my hands are starting to ache with boredom! Lets just hope […]
I have submitted work for a fundraising auction by Backlit, Nottingham’s newest studio group of recent Trent graduates. They have taken over the old premises of Stand Assembly and making their mark. I was at the PV of ‘Raw’ last […]
Having just read the article about Weakening the Foundations in art and design I am not sure just what is Chris Milton’s gripe.
Richard Taylor talks to Michelle Rowley about her career, practice and collaborative thirst for ideas.
Workplace Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne
23 January – 20 February 2010
Introducing our student online subscription offer, how to use Degrees unedited and signposting excellent ways to promote final-year shows.
Artist Christine Wilcox-Baker recounts her residency at Tatton Park with Gardens Manager Sam Youd.
Kerry Jameson, Conflict.
What is my work about? This is a difficult question to answer however I am obliged to answer it for college and I have prepared this for my post graduate forum. I make work about what I see and hear […]
Following on from recent discussion in a-n Magazine surrounding the state of Higher Education, in this month’s Debate lecturer Chris Milton asks whether the future of Foundation courses is threatened.
The Collective Gallery, Edinburgh, 5 December – 31 January
Rokeby, London, 13 January – 19 February
Graham Crowley is one of the most distinguished living painters in the UK today. As the deadline closes on entry to the John Moores 2010 competition, Kate Brundrett asked him for his views on the competition’s significance and for his ‘take’ on the state of contemporary art practice.
Surface Gallery, Nottingham
9 – 13 February 2010
Phew! Arrived home Friday evening, my head spinning, brain buzzing, eyes watering and tummy rumbling. A combination of affects that made me unsure of what to do first – laugh hysterically, write madly, sob despairingly or just collapse in front […]
Q-Art was set up to: -provide a place for graduates to discuss work post- art school -break down boundaries between courses/ colleges/ and levels of study -allow those who have not studied for a degree in art to join in […]
Q-Art uses the crit, or the convenor, the common form of art ‘teaching’ or ‘pedagogy’ in art schools. I am thinking of researching different pedagogical models now… I also graduate soon and will be needing to find money to keep […]
