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Hi there, I recently ran a workshop which resulted in a participatory installation. It involved people sharing written contributions and I want to document these somehow, online. Has anyone seen examples of this other than the standard blog? I really […]

Any leads would be greatly appreciated.

Hi – anyone out there got a good set of safeguarding policies i could adapt ? or direct me to a good site – its for my arts organisation – old ones need updating and i want to be sure […]

Hi there, Someone is interested in buying one of my sculptures (through Artfinder) and has asked if I can ship it to Switzerland. Does anyone know of a reliable courier/art transport company that can handle the shipment? And does anyone […]

Hello, I am compiling financial plans and research for a creative workshop that I have successfully given in previous employment. I remember joining A.N. a few years ago and I’m sure there is a guide as to how much creative […]

HI I a thinking of renting out a studio space and establishing a hub or a group of likeminded artists to work together in the space. I was also thinking of some kind of gallery and exhibition space as the […]

I publish a poetry and art magazine called Foxtrot Uniform. We used to use my university print shop to print the magazine but since leaving uni we have to find a new print shop. Prices have almost doubled for what […]

I keep getting contacted by organisations who say they love my work and want to represent me in their gallery/art fairs. Then they send through the contract and they want £500/1000. Is this the norm now? If I want to […]

I have to ship two framed paintings with glass to the USA – can anyone advise as to what route to take ie packers, insurance etc. and what is involved.  I’m beginning to think it might be easier to jump […]

Any advice on chasing outstanding invoices? I know I should have set up terms of payment but I didn’t! I did a puppet and mask making job for a theatre company I now have 3 outstanding invoices dating back over […]

Although we have fore filled our contract as at point of signing, we have had a very complicated site specific commission.  Which changed through it’s 3 days of completion with constant ‘add ons’ from the agents client, a hotel. We […]

Hi, I have tried editing and unpublishing duplicate jobs and opportunities listings which I posted by mistake this morning. However, nothing seems to work in terms of removing the posts (entitled ‘Sussex Coast Brittl’e). Does anyone have any tips? Many […]

I have to go and put a bid forward to my local council tomorrow for an art project. I will be building a largish art work for an event in November. It is a very short timescales given what is […]

I just found out that my art work have been plagiarized and this person is showing it everywhere including art fairs. Some people who knows my work very well and went to the art fair , sent me photos and documentation […]

I recently became full time self employed after many years of doing various other jobs to support my art.  Just wondered what other artists do about pensions – I’m not paying into anything anymore so probably need to sort something […]

Dear all, three members of a-n network are an art exhibition that ends on Wednesday, 11th July (poster attached). We were wondering if someone would be interested in writing us a review after visiting the exhibition? Please drop me a […]

Hi, Has anyone created photomontages and do you have any advice about avoiding infringement of copyright. I am currently planning a new body of work, but do not want to fall foul of the law and be able to create […]

Hi there, I’m going to be spending some time in New York later in the year and am looking to connect with other autistic artists out there and exhibit some work. Does anyone know: Any autistic artists, or artists from […]

Is there any advice out there for artists who are trying to get to grips with the general data protection regulations 2018 – in order to collect and maintain circulation lists (for exhibiting/teaching/etc.) ?

Given the government’s concentration on the English Baccalaureate (Ebacc), consistent cuts in education funding, and art galleries around the country closing down, why are the Mall Galleries encouraging young people to become professional artists? ‘A Unique Opportunity to help Young Talent become […]

I am a UK citizen and will be having an exhibition of my work this summer in Japan. I had been searching extensively but can’t seem to find any information as to if I need a visa for this. Does anyone […]

I live in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. I am trying to find a way of being supported with my artwork.  I struggle have mental health difficulties which limits me at times with working.  However I always return to art and would […]