The economic and social impact of cultural festivals in the East Midlands of England
The economic and social impact of cultural festivals in the East Midlands of England in 2002.
The economic and social impact of cultural festivals in the East Midlands of England in 2002.
Key findings from 2003 audience research document, commissioned by ACE from the Office of National Statistics
Contents include: Features: investigation of the relationship between art and language, the issues affecting artists in Afghanistan and lasting collaborations for jeweller Mah Rana. Summary of trends in artists jobs and opportunities over 14 years. Group shows reviewed at the […]
Chris Ofili has designed the logo for next years celebration of African arts and culture across London. The logo design rotates the silhouette of Africa fifty-two times, once for every country in Africa, with the map rotated around Cape Town, […]
The Life Lines landmark public art commission by international artists Vong Phaophanit and Claire Oboussier will be launched in February. The fifty-four metre long dynamic sculpture will translate the ever-changing sounds, weather and movement of people in Southend-on-Sea into a […]
Established in 1988, London-based Delfina Studio Trust provides the largest international residency programme in the UK. Of thirty studios, twelve are allocated as an award that provides artists with studio space and related facilities free of charge for one or […]
H.arta, an artist-run space in Timisoara, Romania, celebrated its three-year anniversary in December. The organisation whose name is a play on words, in that harta is the Romanian word for map was established to overcome the limitations young […]
A collaborative video work, Exquisite Corpse was initiated by Rachel Cornish as part of a body of work that examines what it means to be here and now. Cornish was joined by Charlotte Bernstein, Liliana Lopez, Stormsmith Nomi, Eileen Bonar, […]
The Scottish Arts Councils submission to the Scottish Executives Cultural Commission describes artists in a key role in future plans. Amongst a significant wants list, SAC would like; a country where artists are valued, and encouraged to work internationally and […]
Myfanwy Johns won the £2,500 Indigo Art Prize, a new opportunity promoted in a-n Magazine and on www.a-n.co.uk. Launched in September by Indigo Art the UKs leading suppliers of bespoke artwork to interior design projects within the hotel/leisure industry […]
The primary aim of A.a (Artists aid), an artists support organisation co-directed by Sophia Crilly and Nicola Siddons, is to establish communication and networks between artists in Manchester and environs. It brings together practising artists to discuss their work and […]
A group of Brighton artists have got together, taken direct action and converted an empty industrial unit in Hove into a brand new studio space. APEC (Art Producing Economic Community) is a demonstration of what can be achieved when a […]
The reputation of Newcastle-based design consultancy Blue River was enhanced in November following recognition in a prestigious worldwide design industry bible. Beverly Hills based design guru Terry Stone, who chose Blue Rivers work for the book said: Blue Rivers work […]
Samphire Tower, created by Jony Easterby and Pippa Taylor was opened in October, forming part of Sustrans Art and the Travelling Landscape project. Inspired by the coastwatch lookout posts along the UKs coastline, this hand-built pentagonal tower stands an impressive […]
Walter Jacks recently installed seven-metre high steel curtain in a new public square outside the new BBC building in central Leeds forms part of a growing portfolio of public art and architectural features across the UK. Other projects include The […]
Stephen Snoddy left in November as Director of the Baltic after less than nine months there. Baltic is also seeking a replacement for Chair architect-developer Alan J Smith whose term of office has expired and advertised the post of Curator […]
Hosted by the Stanley Picker Gallery at the University of Kingston, the Stanley Picker Fellowships are awarded annually to a contemporary fine artist and a contemporary designer. The Fellows are offered a fee, production costs and access to the Universitys […]
Artist’s jobs and opportunities 1989-2003
Gordon Dalton reports on the Curating Now symposium at the Irish Museum of Modern Art hoping to find the future of curating in museums.
Devised by Grizedale Arts, Romantic Detachment features artists from the UK and the USA. Brian Dewans text forms part of his performance/installation for the exhibition.
Crossley Gallery, Dean Clough, Halifax
6 November 9 January
Brighton
Until 28 February (by appointment).
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The Touchstones, Rochdale
23 October 5 December
Colony, Birmingham
6-28 November
RBS Gallery, London
21 October 3 December