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The Walking Reading Group: a-n Go & See Bursary

The Walking Reading Group (TWRG) is a project that facilitates knowledge exchange in an intimate and dynamic way through discussing texts whilst walking together. For our a-n Go & See bursary, we visited Scotland and Cornwall to explore possibilities for developing the project.

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Rachel Maclean: “There are certain things without which an artist can’t sustain themselves”

What does it mean to be an artist and how does the romantic idea of the creative individual pursuing their passion impact on the reality of an artistic practice? At Creative Scotland’s recent Visual Arts Sector Review event in Edinburgh, Glasgow-based artist Rachel Maclean talked about this and more. Here we republish an edited extract of her provocation.

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2015 – How was it for you? #8 Sarah Munro, Director, BALTIC

There’s been plenty for new BALTIC director to celebrate in 2015, from bringing the Turner Prize to Glasgow while head of Tramway, to becoming the Gateshead venue’s first female director. Sarah Munro reflects on a “rollercoaster” of a year and a new job that makes her “tingle with excitement”.

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engage conference 2015: challenging, provocative and young at heart

This year’s engage International Conference in Glasgow focused on young people working with art and artists, with a remit to explore the gallery as a school, the importance of cross-disciplinary engagement, and the ethics of peer-led practice. But, as Moira Jeffrey reports, much of the lively and challenging discussion was wide-ranging and off script.

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Turner Prize takes road trip across Scotland

In the lead up to this year’s Turner Prize exhibition opening in Glasgow, a showcase of works by former Scottish winners and nominees will set off on a tour of Scotland in The Travelling Gallery.

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