Networks and networking – there are so many of them. Do we need another network; what is specific about all the different networks. I seem to be in a world composed of networks within networks. Yesterday DAD organised a networking event over brunch at Turner Contemporary in partnership with the National Federation of Artist Studio Providers to guage interest in a Southeast Kent studio providers network. We couldn’t have had a better day or a lovelier setting. And with no empty seats at the table, there does seem to be a definite level of interest.
One of the many interesting points made was that Kent does not have the empty industrial building stock to set up large studio complexes – we are limited here by the existing architecture which results in relatively small studio groups, each with its own operational model: not for profit, commercial, mixed commercial and not for profit …. some providing CPD support and so on.
After the event, Joanna and I went to look at the Turner and the Elements exhibition in the main galleries. There were some stunning paintings – especially those where the horizon disappears and sea and sky are one.
In the afternoon we did some shopping – and stopped for a drink. I was feeling pretty much conferenced out!
