Conversations - a-n The Artists Information Company

Hello a-n community, I hope to garner some advice regarding a rather unique copyright/IP situation I’ve found myself in. It pertains to a motif/logo that I designed as part of an artist residency I did over 14 years ago. The […]

Can anyone point me in the right direction of home insurance that takes into account my studio space. I occasionally run workshops from home, it is a business and I’m finding ordinary home insurance wont do.

Hello, I have public liability insurance with a-n. I sell my art as prints/ cards/ etc at stalls, do small exhibitions, and plan to post my art should anyone request it. I’m not a big time artist (yet!), but I […]

HI all, Can someone guide me where to get the risk assessment form for my solo show that includes installation, performance and workshops, please? thanks

I have been paying a subscription to this ARTFACTS website (based in germany i think) which now has a verified exhibition history of my career dating back 30 years all of which I have uploaded. I pay a substantial subscription […]

Hi Everyone, I hope someone can help with advice on winding up a charity.  I am part of a pan european artist group.  We organise touring exhibitions across the UK and mainland Europe. we are registered as a charity in […]

Hello, I’m part of a new artist collective (made up of four individual, self-employed practitioners). I’m looking for advice on applying for ACE funding as a collective. Do we need to set up as an LLP or an Ltd? Do […]

A self-contained studio with one large window in a third floor apartment (sharing a common entrance) near Euston station  available for sublet from Feb 3 – April 31. £180 pm including heating,  access to a communal sinks, kitchen with toaster […]

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