I’ve been doing some research for the next Taxed event in Liverpool and have been visiting some people for a chat as well as emailing (and proabably irritating) everyone I know. I have also been using exhibition openings to prey on artists to answer my questions. So far there have been some really great answers and I’m glad I asked because a lot of things that came up hadn’t occurred to me at all. Patterns are beginning to emerge. Sacha from the group is also doing some research on this so it will be good when we meet up next week and compile the results..
I started a thread on the a-n forums here:
www.a-n.co.uk/forums/read/33,781
and that’s got some interesting responses – but I want more please! Just three questions –
ARTISTS SKILL SWAP SURVEY – Please fill me in!
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3BXTDRT
Ideally before 5pm Wed 10th March, thanks!
Also wanted to mention Waygood in Newcastle – who may be getting their funding withdrawn by ACE, ending 15 years of support for artists. They are collecting good wishes to present to funders on their website. They point out on their website the irony of ACE’s aims to support young artists in light of their decision to withdraw funding to an organisation like this. Please have a look and add your own message.
http://wishesforwaygood.tumblr.com/#428170127
The original ACE ‘think piece’ by Nicola Slawson, a 25 year-old artist can be read here:
http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/consultation/think-pieces/supporting-the-development-of-future-artists-and-arts-leaders/
