While strategies to pay artists better are forging ahead in the UK, this vital issue is also on high on the agenda in some other countries. Susan Jones reports on Working Artists: aspects of art and labour, a recent conference in South Korea which she also spoke at.
This week, representatives from across the fields of labour, sociology, economy, law, and arts administration, come together in New York to write the policy for W.A.G.E. Certification.
MEASURING THE EXPERIENCE #34 A similar variation in numbers of artists in an area occurs within the case studies. For example, Eastern Arts Board, which covers the counties of Bedford, Cambridge, Essex, Hertford, Lincoln, Norfolk and Suffolk holds a database […]
How do artists fare when they show work in publicly-funded galleries in the UK? New research commissioned by a-n and AIR looking specifically at artists’ experiences reveals the gulf between the expectations of artists and galleries.
MEASURING THE EXPERIENCE #14 The Arts Council of Great Britain’s enthusiasm for percent for art, a mechanism for commissioning art and craft work within public building schemes, was highlighted through a campaign launched formally in 1988 which subsequently echoed across […]
Times they are a-changing. Excellent news from the Royal Standard studio group with several people (present and past) going away to study for postgrads in various brilliant places. Other artists I know in Liverpool are also looking to move away […]
“The artist has always occupied a privileged but fragile position in the public eye. For centuries, we have looked to artists across all disciplines to inspire and entertain us, to help us explore the limits of human nature and human possibilities, [and] at times to lead debate and forment revolution.”
Commentary arising from research into local authority arts organisers’ needs, aspirations and modus operandi, revealing how they value and engage with artists and the approaches they take to their own professional development and to supporting the environment for contemporary visual arts.
AIR – Artists Interaction & Representation welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the workforce development plan for the visual arts.
Text-only version of a-n Research paper: Art work in 2007 with live weblinks.
This month’s a-n Collection: Country living puts a spotlight on artistic activity in rural locations.
Advice from artists on assessing opportunities
Over 4,300 practising artists are already benefiting from AIR
Debra Savage’s case study-based research into the realities of professional artistic practice.
Arts Professional’s recent survey shows that arts organisers across all art forms are badly paid, with over half earning less than £25K annually.
Aimed at public sector arts employers, commissioners, consultants and arts trainers, addresses the context for fees and payments for artists’ residencies, workshops and community commissions. Download pdf [Size 497KB]
In the world outside the arts, when someone offers something – a house for sale, a job, work from a tradesperson, a proposal of marriage even – this is generally the opening gambit in a negotiation process by which what […]
Notions of sharing knowledge and experiences – both good and bad – are inherent within those who seek continuous improvement and development in their artistic practices.
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Contents include: Ilana Halperin on volcanic remains and ephemeral islands. Spotlight on artists’ fees and payments research, plus awards and commissions for craft makers. ‘Merrie campers’ in felt tunics strut their stuff at Coniston Water – but do you really […]
a-n’s research in 2004 defined a good practice framework on fees and payments to artists, that is supported by Arts Council England. The following annual and day rates are suggested from 1 September 2006. Experience level Annual £ excluding overheads […]
Encouraging a consistent attitude to quantifying the value of artists across the exhibition and gallery world.
I have just read ‘More than just a residency’ in June’s issue of a-n magazine. I couldn’t agree more. Over the years I have seen an increase in public/private schools advertising for artists and really they are asking for free […]
As the current resident artist at Bootham School in York, I would like the opportunity to respond to a letter printed in the June issue of a-n magazine where this post was discussed. I feel that the information listed in […]
Also under the microscope has been Arts Council England’s Grants for the arts programme. This has been dubbed in Annabel Jackson Associates’ evaluation of the 2003/04 scheme as “a brave and radical initiative that has transformed grant making [but that […]
