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I was commissioned to design and produce an  event for a local authority designing building and installing all elements of the light project with my team. Running fro 2 years the  event was cancelled last year at short notice and […]

Does anyone have any pointers to legislation on exhibiting children’s art, from an art project which occurred outside of a school? I can see that there are safeguarding issues in publicising a name; if displayed anonymously, there could be a […]

hi, I’m in a similar position to others I’m sure, and wanted to clarify things for a Market I’m booking for. I joined AN in October 2018 and whilst my membership is still running, I am querying whether my Insurance […]

It’s clear that enhanced DBS is very difficult to get as an individual, self-employed person. It’s been hindering for me, where I’ve required people to be present. I’ve previously had years’ of enhanced with an ’employer’ but now it’s a […]

Hi all, I’m interested to know whether there is any information out there regarding what the responsibilities of colleges are in regard to exhibiting students artwork within their premises? Is there a general policy or expectation that if students are […]

I can see that my insurance runs until the 31st of March (although my membership runs Sept to Sept) ? When will the new insurance documents become available? Does your insurance run from April 1st – asking this in case […]

Who fancies developing a manifesto for these strange times we are living in? I’ve always adored manifestos as works of art in themselves that capture the essence of a particular epoch, but I wotuld dearly love to create work within […]

Does anybody know when Business rates apply. The Open Studio schemes are very good but how often can you open a year without incurring business rates?

Still being ridiculous in the 21st century   Early politics (1988) Dorothea Tanning The Irish nuns in our convent favoured  the term of abuse ‘ridiculous’ or ‘ridiccaless’ in their vernacular. ‘Don’t be ridiculous Rebecca’ when I questioned anything outside their […]

Day of Performative Drawing Workshops, by Draw to Perform Sat 16 March 2019, 12:00-20:00. Lewisham Arthouse, London The upcoming workshop day by Draw to Perform will include three bookable workshops about drawing, provided by acclaimed artists and performers. The workshops […]

After spending far too much time scanning the internet looking for an A3 flatbed scanner for my artwork in order to catalogue and produce prints of my work, I am none the wiser in which equipment to go for! I […]

Back in 2013 I did a series of illustrations for a local author who was wanting to self publish her children’s book.  I drew up a contract for her license to use the images which was valid for five years.  […]

Has anyone got any examples/advice on a simple risk assessment format for an invigilated exhibition space which the public will visit? Thanks?              

Hi I’ve just completed a practice based PhD and have no sense of who I am now…going forwards. I’m also in my mid sixties with a long creative practice and feel that I should be able to ‘get over this’ […]

Hi, Can anyone advise??? I’m part of a group of 17 artists that is aiming to put on a group show.  The venue requires proof of Public Liability Insurance..will my individual cover via my A N membership be sufficient to […]

I’m looking to find a practice based MA course. Any advice would be welcomed .

Hey all, As part of the research behind my new ACE supported project The Critical Fish (we have paid open calls in the Jobs and Opps section – have a look!) we’re looking to go and visit other arts publications in […]

Any advice on the best galleries/exhibitions where large paintings of an abstract nature would be accommadated i.e. 2.4 X 1.2 metre would be appreciated.

Hi could anyone please offer any guidance. I am one of 30+ artists in shared studio in London. Previously owned by Carillion who kept our deposits and then by the council who have failed to offer contracts for the past […]

Hi, I was wondering if anyone knew if the A-N joint membership would cover a workshop I am running. The insurance is under my name. The workshop is running in two parts myself printing and stencil making and with another […]

Can anyone help me with this problem!? I took part in an exhibition in South Africa which finished in May 2018. Now I cannot get them to post the work back to me. First I was told that it was […]

Hi Please can you tell me if you need location permission/agreement/release forms for generation of artwork on private property if they have invited you? Also how about for photography, perhaps used in the research or incorporated as layer in multimedia […]