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Hi, I’m lost in the maze of website builder and hosting services. Does anyone have advice on what’s the best for artists, and best value?

My installation needs a projector. This was supplied for its first exhibition by the venue, but as I want to exhibit it elsewhere, I am dependent on the venue having one, or buying my own. The first venue had a […]

I’m running a pilot project both to test feasibility and the gather evidence for funding. Is there a fact sheet or something of best practice with this topic? The pilot project involves participants from the general community contributing to an […]

Hello, I am wanting to ship a piece to the US for a client. It’s not that expensive, so not really worth going via a courier service, but I am struggling with the customs form. I’m not sure what some […]

Hi all,  I’m looking for a new accountant. Does anyone have one they would recommend? Ideally, I need support with preparing my tax return and submitting to HMRC plus preparing / advice on account management, & potentially a 3-5 year […]

Hi All, I have an exhibition coming up and need access to the most up to date press contacts, does anyone know if an accessible list that we don’t have to pay for? thanks

Hi, my membership doesn’t run out until June, but te current liability insurance runs out on the 31st March. When are we covered until … is it until our membership expires or until the insurance runs out?   Thank you

I am a sculptor/maker, and have undertaken numerous works in the  public realm and I am currently working with a building firm who are providing an artwork as part of a new housing scheme. All was going well until I […]

Hi.   I’ve just paid my membership today (6th March 2023). I need some Public Liability Insurance and the gallery said a certificate from A-N would contain the number I need for the gallery’s paperwork. After joining A-N I could […]

While it’s great that the bursaries are available, on further examination it requires you to have had a solo exhibition or have I misunderstood?! Also they do not seem to take into account those who work with ceramics who may […]

Which  reader do you recommend for using at art fairs or open studios? thanks

Hi. I’m looking for someone to help me get my head around and utilise social media better in the communication and promotion of my artwork. I do have a website, Facebook page, and Instagram account but they are not really […]

Can a-n offer exhibition insurance? Thanks   Max

Although my insurance with you is just expiring today it states its been cancelled therefore cannot be renewed. Could you explain as I did not cancel and therefore would like to renew at £38

Hello I’m looking for some advice about developing a website. I used to use Clikpic years ago but my renewal lapsed & I lost all the data. So about a year ago I bought a domain and subscription with WordPress… […]

Hi I’m hoping someone can help with this. The context was participants coming to free sessions, responding to nature through creating mixed media art, paintings, collages, prints etc., a variety. I’d like to hear some thoughts on who owns the […]

Who benefits from NFTs? How is originating copyright of artists checked in NFTs and protected? Is it just a sophisticated pyramid selling system, a bubble bound  to burst? It reminds of the Aeroplane Game investment, which soon required thousands of […]

I have a website which includes a blog and a shop where I hope to sell my work. So far I have included work in all the different media I use, and going back several years. I wonder though if […]

Hi, I’m looking for advice on keeping track of my work (paintings) by way of making a digital inventory or catalogue. Up until now I’ve just used an Excel spreadsheet, but I really want an app or template which can […]

Hi there, I’ve just joined again after about 15 years because post-pandemic, in this new digital world I’m finding it harder to make real-life connections with other artists. I’m not fresh out of arts school, nor do I have a […]

Hi there! Are you looking for a book club group where you can discuss your favourite art books or artists? Then this book club might be for you: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ArtBookClub/ I set the club up because reading is a solitary activity but […]

Hi I was asked to develop an outreach activity for  a museum back before Covid. Becasue of Covid and the project was shelved and i was paid £750 (half the fee and materials budget) when the world reopened I was […]

Maybe you need some graphics and invites for a show, a catalogue, or general help presenting your work? I am a practicing artist with 15+ years of experience alongside in graphic design . I’m looking to take on some extra […]