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Artist Residency in the USA

Hiya all, I have been accepted onto a 1 year artist residency at Cub Creek Foundation to do pottery and am trying to wrangle my head around visa options. Would be great to talk to somebody who has done something […]

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Exhibiting overseas

Hi Please does anyone have any tips about send ing work abroad for a group exhibition? I’m looking at the possibility of sending a group of artists’ work to be exhibited in North America. We’re considering sending unframed works on […]

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Paints Making Technical Conversation

Hello, my name is Mio. I have been making my own paints (oil, watercolour and acrylic). I have a issue with viscosity in oil paints making so I will experiment with the stearic acid adding to the mix. I bought […]

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Insurance Documents

Hi there, I can see that I have current membership and insurance. I have looked but can’t find my insurance online. Can you help me please? Many thanks Maureen Mc Ghee Membership Number 40022141

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Keeping my head above water!

Well, I will now confess that I was first a member in the late 60’s ! It seemed so grown up. There was a break as I had 3 children and moved around a lot, including back to N.Ireland and […]

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Gallery commissions as expenses

Can anyone answer this one for me? Do commissions on gallery sales count as an allowable business expense? I’m struggling to find any reference to this online, and this seems to fall in the gaps of the basic hmrc guidance. […]

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Valuing artwork for insurance purposes

Hello, Looking for some advice. I am entering a competion which will exhibit the selected artworks, with an option to sell the artwork if I so wish, with 50% commission charged. If selected, my artwork will be insured by the […]

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Travels in Italy: working in Carrara as a sculptor

Some years ago I wrote a review of working as a sculptor in Carrara. The review was based on a single late summer visit, and it was intended as an introduction to all those who fancy working there, either as […]

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New to a-n!

Hi I am a Chainsaw Artist in Lincolnshire and have just joined a-n. Any tips of the best features and how to connect with other artists would be gratefully received. Many thanks Sarah

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Copyright Issues

Hi. I have a situation I am seeking a bit of advice on. My mother Amelia Hastings (now deceased) was a professional artist and many years ago was commissioned by Rohald Dahl to do a portrait of his daughter who […]

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International travel grant

Hello,   I am new to a-n and generally to applying grants.  I am looking for funds to travel abroad for an internship in ceramics. It’s not a residency. Any lead will be hugely appreciated. Thank you. Regards Archana  

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An update on Gateshead Open Studios

An update from William Fawkes, artist & founder of Gateshead Open Studios: As the founder of this wonderful local arts & history trail, it is with great sadness that this free public event (for now) is paused. We ran a […]

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Where can I get an accountability buddy?

Hi all, I’m looking for an accountability buddy to help me stick to my goals for my creative business (and v.v. for the buddy too). I just need an hour a month (probably less) to discuss where I’m up to […]

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Shipping art

Since many of us are selling from e commerce websites has anone any advice on which couriers to use? In the states UPS will package as well as deliver. This seems a good system since then they are taking responsibility […]

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Digital Artist Website Terms and Conditions

Hi Everyone, This is my second post and its been a while. I am in the process of writing my Artists website copy and need some help or advice in relation to Terms and Conditions. I have researched many different […]

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Any crowdfunding experience?

I’m launching a Crowdfunder to get a new studio space next month. I’m in the process of building the project page and have scheduled the launch date but feel a little lost. Does anyone here have any tips or advice […]

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