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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 […]

In my next open studio I want to put out work for handling by visually impaired visitors – 3D work that can be held in the hands, worked in concrete, wood and tagua. Does anyone have any suggestions as to […]

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  

What do you do with your used zinc and copper plates? Do I just take them to the dump? Is there anyway to get some money for them?!

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 […]

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 […]

Hi, I am a conceptual artist exploring the topics of ageing and mortality and wanted to connect with other creatives researching these. Could anyone please direct me:) My latest work focuses on the stigma and impact of dementia. www.nataliamillmanart.com Thanks!

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 […]

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 […]

Hi everyone! I’ve just created a community with other emerging artists to support them and create a strong network. We’ll be posting job and art opportunities every week as well as art events and promoting your works on our social […]

I am starting to contact galleries in the UK applying to be included in their solo exhibition programmes. My dilemma is that my main existing (abstract) body of work is beginning to feel a little stale and I’m working on […]

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 […]

Myself and another artist are embarking on a series of community projects and the Local Authority have recommended we become an unincorporated constitutional body to make it easier for them to fund us. We have a constitution, steering group and […]

Hello all, I have just been awarded Arts Council England funding for my project ‘Invisible Army’. They have requested our policies and procedures. We are two independent, self employed artist running this project. I cannot find any clear information about […]

I’ve had fifteen artworks stolen o 15th July amounting to the value of £865. Can I claim through my professional liability with a-n for compensation for this? I didn’t insure it against theft. Thanks Emma

I graduated with a MA in Curating and have an exhibition idea (that was my dissertation) that I want to create but all the paperwork is daunting and I’m overwhelmed with knowing where to start. I’m asking for help with […]

Is pottery undervalued? how is it that the same painting/design on paper is worth much more if produced on paper or canvas than if it is made on clay?

Hello all, I am writing here to see if anyone can advise me on the following before I seek advise from HMRC. Is there anyone else that has received a grant / gift / subsidy from either Arts Council Emergency […]

I am looking for advice on how to become an Art Technician ideally for a school or college environment. Thanks.

Hello As well as doing my own artwork I am starting to provide some design services to help other artists to work in the public realm. I have spent 20 years working for the artist Walter Jack on large, complex, […]

Basically human experience is much the same the world over and there are only slight differences in our perception of it and work made references other people’s work in an endless loop of mimicry. Now how do some become more […]

Just a reminder to be wary of automatic renewal contracts with third parties. Not everyone is like AN and gives you a reminder that renewal is coming up. Just got burned myself as it was in the contract and it […]

Have you found yourself making more work, less or about the same? Has your subject drastically changed or not at all?