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I’m sometimes asked by schools to visit and talk about my artwork and run workshops.  They always ask if i have an up to date DBS check but they still let me work there under supervision even if I haven’t. […]

Do you think art galleries who receive funding form ACE should support everyone?  When galleries talk about DIVERSITY and ticking that box when supporting artists what do they actually mean?    Do they really support British Indian Artists, living and working in the UK ? […]

Has anyone here had any dealings with Netherlands-based GAA Foundation? http://www.globalartaffairs.org/ An artist has been offered a slot in their exhibition “Personal Structures” at the European Cultural Centre, in Palazzo Mora and Palazzo Bembo which will run during the Venice Biennale 13 May -26 November […]

I began my BA Fine Art course at University of Derby back in September 2016. I’m just about to start back next week and want to use this next semester to explore the concept of colour and shape. As an […]

I’m currently struggling at setting insurance values for my work. Has anyone any previous of this or know a good place to start? 

I’m looking at portraiture for my studio practice and I’m sort of hitting a bit of a wall with it. My main discipline is photography. The concept behind the image is that “there is always something in the way of […]

Hi I’m looking for advice having been approached about using a piece of my artwork for a cd cover. Not sure about licensing and copyright and what to charge , advice gratefully received.

Hi can anyone suggest to me any examples of exhibitions of art and artefact that were selected in a non-traditional way; such as how Grayson Perry selected objects for the tomb of the unknown craftsman?

Hi , can anyone direct me on how to find the policy document ? , I need to produce this and the only one I can find expired on 31st October 2016

hi I have just joined and i was wondering where i can access a copy of the insurance certificate as i have to produce it to do a craft stall tomorrow. ? thank you

Good evening, I am looking for some advice please: I have been using coloured fine liners for some time now and have begun to feel the restrictions of using these colours whilst trying to develop ideas and keeping the quality […]

Hi Guys,   I am looking into starting some affordable studios for artists in London, currently writing a proposal to do so. I know there is also a need for studios but I am looking for quantifiable numbers to help […]

Security for artists both personal and for art work. Should you put your face on your website? What about your address and phone number? Watermarks- a waste of time? Selling work, will I get paid? Any links or comments please

Recently, I have been questioning and thinking of whether I should speak out about the bullshit I have been through in the art world; someone who is an brown skinned Artist and British born. Who has contributed to society and […]

hi – does anyone know if our a-n insurance cover studio insurance please – if not any suggestions as to who provides good and affordable insurance please – thanks xx  

Hi, how do I print off insurance documents ? thanks Andrea

Can anyone recommend a drop-in PAT test facility in the Surrey/Hampshire/Berkshire area?  The one I used (The PAT Shed near Woking) has ceased trading. Alternatively, a PAT tester who can handle low volumes at a sensible price.  I need to […]

Hello, I’m curating an art exhibition next year on the theme ‘The Human Condition’.  After a very successful show in Leeds, we are looking to curate another show with artists (emerging and established in UK and beyond) in London. Are […]

has anyone been? or going to the biennale? I would like some info, insider guide etc

Good afternoon I’m considering signing up to an online gallery named Artplode but before I do I want to try and get some user feedback as it is a considerable £120 annual fee.  Any experiences – good and bad would […]

I’m an artist working with mixed media and I’m looking for a space in a shared studio near Reading/Farnham or central London . A Space about   3 x 3 m2 would be great !

I’m an established woven textile artist designer looking for a studio space in Bridgend.  I need approx 250-300 sq ft, preferably ground floor. Does anybody have any suggestions??

I ran an art fair in conjunction with someone else. I came up with the name (not the one in the example!) however we did not document this fact. It was not a success and we both decided not to […]

I’m looking for a mailing/contact list for small venues that I can approach for potential exhibitions. Does anybody know if such lists exist and, if so, do they cost?   Thanks, in anticipation.