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how do i extend my public liability insurance on my account

Hello, I have artists’ insurance which on the document it says it expires on 31/3/25 however my a-n membership isn’t due to renew until 14/5/25. What will happen? Thanks Michele Papageorghiou

I’m an astrophotographer in Sussex and I am new to the world of putting my art on display – I have been in a few venues and displayed a few times but usually at the request of others. I do […]

I live in Keynsham, between the two arts and cultural cities of Bath and Bristol. If I were to create a set of cards, prints, posters, etc with KEYNSHAM printed across them, do I need permission from the local authority […]

Hi There,  I’m reasonable new on hear and wondered if my PL insurance through A-N covers me to run workshops for adults plus their children if they supervise them? I have an extended DBS with my other employment role. Thank […]

Hi, has anyone come across the new GSPR legislation coming into force in December for businesses in the UK selling to the EU? Regulation – 2023/988 – EN – EUR-Lex Item 18 near the top seems to indicate that art […]

I sell Giclee prints via Folksy internationally, so including the EU. Folksy have given guidance – which matches discussions on my various arty facebook groups that while original art is exempt form the new legislation, Giclee prints are not.  Which […]

This is quite different from the other conversations on here. I also don’t intend for this to be a negative thread! I’m just curious about other full time artists and if they find themselves get lonely at all? My studio […]

I’ve been running an Etsy shop for getting on for ten years now, selling giclee prints of my drawings. the platform now seems to be moribund and my sales have gone through the floor. Anyone else suffering?

Hi, could anyone advise me regarding posting and packaging large paintings (165 x 130 cm) from the UK to Germany? Does my a-n insurance cover the insurance side? Or do I need to purchase a postage insurance? Thanks

Hi I took up painting in my retirement and have been rather more successful than I expected – I feel I should be keeping some more detailed accounts as I am getting the stage where I may need to declare […]

Is it a good idea to join artist talk with Public launch event for the show? To have the artist talk for 30 min plus 10 min questions ( artist, moderator) followed by drinks and exhibition viewing. Start at 5. […]

Hi, I would be grateful if you could tell me where I could find a template for evaluating an exhibition. Thanks, Caitriona

Hi does anyone know where the membership number is stored. many thanks   Angie Wickenden

Im curating a show for a local museum and want to use some you tube nature footage first shown om spotlight – the local bbc news channel. Ive sent 2 emails to spotlight but just had an automated reply to […]

Could someone please help me out. I have lost my public liability insurance details and need a copy as proof please

I have a dilemma. Funders tell me that they want evidence that a project idea initiates with the public; “Evidence that your project is needed Grant funders want to move away from organisations thinking up projects by themselves and delivering […]

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Hi a-n community, I’m participating in an open art exhibition and wondering what is best practice to provide customers with if they buy an original painting from me? I’ll give them a receipt but what else? Do I need to […]

Have just spent a totally useless hour trying to reset password – finally done! And renew membership/insurance etc – totally useless – after finally logging in am told to go to my account etc but I’m already in my account […]

I have just paid for artist membership (£38 for a year) which said it offers public liability insurance as part of membership, but when have tried to save the details they have gone. Now I cannot find ho wto show […]

Hi! I have been teaching watercolour painting to adults for about 15 years and am wondering if anyone knows of any good sites for tired teachers who have run out of ideas and need inspiration!