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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.

I am seeking up and coming opportunities to curating and campaigning forthcoming exhibitions. I hold 2 years experience working freelance in galleries and non conventional spaces exhibiting emerging and established artists working in a variety of disciplines across the UK. I […]

I’m about to embark on negotiations with a water company for use of a digital image in their corporate sustainability brochure. I am looking for advice re a ballpark figure for what to charge. And also while I’m at it, […]

Hi, I’m a jeweller working in London and I am thinking about setting up my own shop. Looking for advice on all the things I will need to expect and prepare for when taking the leap. If anyone has any […]

Does anybody have experience of exhibiting in s rental gallery in London? Can you recommend any in particular? It seems to be common practice in Japan but not so much in Lindon or am I mistaken?   Thanks.

Good afternoon A-N   I would like to draw upon your experience and knowledge please. I am looking for an online shop selling high quality drawing surfaces.  I would preferably like to try wood free paper (but am open to […]

Good evening lovely people, I make drawings usually on paper or canford card using ink.  I was wondering if there is a product that anyone has used that will give the finished drawing a sheen?  All suggestions welcome.  Thank you […]

Hi Everyone, I’m struggling to find a photographer who isn’t either a ‘student looking to gain experience’ or a ‘wedding specialist’. Nothing wrong with either but when you want your work to look professional it’s not ideal. Have you had similar problems […]

Does anyone here use Patreon successfully? I’ve started an account to try to gain financial support to pay my studio rent but I’m not entirely sure how it works. I can see people making $2000 a month from people paying […]

Engagement seems to be zero here.

If the art work exists as an example as a painting that is 1mx1m but you reduce the size using Photoshop and then get it printed at 30cmx30cm, do you still call it art or is it now a commercial […]

Hi folks Doe’s anyone have any advice for getting work sold through galleries? Do you know of any good galleries that are happy to take on new artists etc?   Thanks  

Can anyone recommend a good portable projector for delivering slide shows/still images (not video)? This is solely to support any talks I give. Are the PICO ones up to it? I’ve heard min recommended lumens as 3000 but would appreciate […]