Graphite, charcoal, indian ink and ashes Lots of discussions and visits have taken place since my last post. The landscape and materials project for next year is taking form. I have spent quite a bit of my time researching the […]
In the third instalment of our Christmas series offering alternatives to high street shopping, we profile festive fairs and selling shows taking place this week in Glasgow, Gateshead, Oxford, Northampton, London and Plymouth.
Struggling for gift ideas this Christmas? Here are 15 suggestions from artists and arts professionals, ranging from beautifully designed books to something you may have spotted on the pavement outside your local McDonald’s.
Pioneering a new model for international residencies, Three Points of Contact brings artists together across a triangle of UK venues to collaborate, research – and just see what happens.
In the second in our Christmas series offering alternatives to the high street, we highlight selling shows and pop-up shops in Sheffield, Bristol, London, Cheshire and Suffolk.
A lovely review received today from one of the gallery visitors, Jan Dean: London Road Studios and Gallery – A Diamond The newly opened London Road Studios and Gallery in Northwich is a gem. A diamond, in fact. Built in […]
ALISN’s Conference for Emerging Organisers explored the complexities of being an artist-organiser, and provided a useful forum for informal networking and discussion.
I’d like to report about a brief but blissful visit to ZAP-Open on Saturday, but that will happen with a longer than usual time-delay as 1) I’m still exhausted, if elated, 2) a hospital-outing needs preparing, incl. ensuing modus non […]
It’s now a year since I filled in the application for ACE funding. We’ve reached the final stage of the criteria set out and followed it almost to the letter. Because of my own exhibitions and other commitment, I am […]
Why follow the crowd when you could buy gifts of original work by artists and makers? In the first in our series leading up to Christmas, we pick out five selling shows worth checking out this week.
Tatsuko: A film by Glenn Ibbitson Tatsuko is an extraordinary project, and encompasses all of the prodigious skills and talents that a master of their craft can accomplish. Glenn Ibbitson’s 40-min film is a hauntingly beautiful, dramatically gripping yet enigmatic […]
Kate Murdoch’s post on her 1st blogiversary, as Marion Michell called it, is lovely and affirming. It is simply wonderful to be acknowledged and it’s profoundly humbling to see people’s positive reaction to what you do and say. Thank you, […]
Artist-led organisation Studio Voltaire opens an ambitious fundraising venture in the heart of London’s Mayfair, with contributions from Jeremy Deller, Mark Leckey, Linder, Cory Arcangel and many more.
A new petition is calling for Brighton & Hove City Council to protect artists’ and makers’ workspaces.
PROVENANCE: The Archive Show Mistaken Presence at Greyfriars, Lincoln 12 April 2012 – 6 March 2013 Provenance marks the beginning of a yearlong project of new artist commissions that look to reflect on the nature of storing, displaying and re-telling […]
Organised by Cubitt Education, this year’s Festival of Blackboards considers the practicalities of affecting change at a local level.
Well now – I’ve got myself a London studio! I looked at it and signed the deal yesterday, so all very new. Art Hub Studios in the shadow of the Thames barrier. I now have access to every imaginable print […]
Edinburgh tapestry studios celebrate centenary with showroom of hand-tufted rugs designed by contemporary artists.
Studio update…offer of a damp one in a scenic stableyard with other studios. Currently occupied by a sculptor, so slight damp not a problem for them. I am now looking into some of the London group studios. On the plus […]
Congratulations to Martyn Cross who was awarded the Angelika Open 2012 prize of £1,000 and solo show during a preview ceremony on Friday night.
Previewing this weekend “a high profile open outside of London – organised by artists for artists”.
