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The studio that I rent wants me to continue running workshops during this 2nd lockdown.  Can you let me know if my insurance will be valid if I do.   many thanks.   Sue Jones

Hi I am a new small business and as such am forever evolving and developing new products. Can anyone advise me as to how to obtain Products liability please? Thanks Thomas Taylor

Like someone on 6th October, I need written confirmation of my insurance with you, particularly public liability. Quite urgently, please. BW Robert

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I have been a tenant at my group studios in an historic visitor centre for 4.5 years. On 4th August, 9.5 weeks ago, I was verbally offered a larger unit (Studio 15) at £4000 p.a in a state of disrepair […]

Hi – I have access to a large space where I can deliver life drawing sessions in real life allowing for social distancing. Is anyone else doing this yet & if you have you any tips for managing risk (beyond […]

Hi everyone! Does the insurance as an AN member includes Covid-19 related insurance? Thanks

This is for all the correspondents to this series of posts about ‘New Older artists’. I am leaving a-n as it no longer suits my needs, so thanks to you all for taking the time and efforts to make your […]

This is a drawing my son did (in Paint!) when he was helping me mock up a gallery set up. The first speech bubble contains what he sees in his minds eye. The second is what I see/don’t see. If […]

Please could you send me my policy number

Hi, I’m sadly leaving my studio space and my landlords are doing a dreadful job of making it findable to artists on a budget. So I thought I’d tell you about it here in case anyone knows someone on the […]

Hi, I’ve recently joined the a-n, and have opened my own studio/creative space to work, sell and run workshops from. I am needing contents insurance, but not sure where the best place to go for it! Any recommendations?   Thank […]

I don’t know anymore, I’ve sold postcards at various exhibitions for charity but I don’t get any money from doing so, it does make me wonder if I should carry on doing them or not? Am I doing it for […]

Hi, does anyone know of work/live spaces suitable for short lets in and around London and South East, or elsewhere? Silk screen printing facilities would be a bonus. Thanks

After years of floating round the edges of a-n I have finally decided to get a bit more involved and have a go at blogging on here. My first job was to update my profile however, I’m having a few […]

Can anyone tell me how to submit work for Turn the Page Artist’s Book Fair please?

https://youtu.be/SLBNggjIJ6E This is my latest track. I am working on a series of experimental compositions fusing traditional and classical instruments with experimental processes.

Creating Art demo videos for use in schools during lockdown? How do you maintain your intellectual property rights and copyright? Advice welcome.

With Covid-19 having brought my photography business, and income, to a screeching halt, I am now looking into doing more in the way of teaching and mentoring online. I’m wanting to set up a membership and am looking at platforms […]

Does anyone have any tips for creating online virtual galleries, or guidelines for displaying work online. I know all about digital copright etc. I just want some practical tips on how to best display your work on your website; i.e. […]

I am about to launch my new exhibition and have used social media to raise awareness of the show. Does anyone know of other effective ways of advertising?  e.g. influential blog sites etc? Normally I would contact media who cover […]

Has anybody had experience of the gallery sales app Marcel? Came across it earlier on today and wanted some impartial user reviews before trying it out. It allows you to set up a gallery of work which you can sell, […]