It is the last week of August and I am working on a performance which will take place an event called The Shag, 180 Lambeth Road, London in a set of artist studios. The place is tiny, it has a […]
As part of the E17 Art Trail, artists at Blackhorse Lane Studios are hosting an open studio weekend and silent auction.
Am I able to sustain my practice at the same time as maintaining a blog, I asked when I started writing ‘Keeping It Going.’ In the absence of a studio and access to this blog over the past two weeks, […]
Marking its first year as an official Liverpool Biennial partner, artist-run space The Royal Standard has announced the organisations taking part in ‘Service Provider’, its ambitious ten-week programme for the festival.
MEASURING THE EXPERIENCE – 6 Stage 1 report – Refreshing alternatives collected short information from c300 artists’ groups/organisations including – artist run festivals/events – community arts groups with visual arts prominent – education groups – exhibition-based groups – fine art […]
MEASURING THE EXPERIENCE – 7 The Stage 1 study threw up a range of areas of questioning to be tested in the detailed case studies including: What kind of relationship should there be between artist-led organisations and public funding bodies? […]
Only just realised its been a very long time since I last posted… Sorry! I’ve been really busy, this post will cover the last month of my life which has included producing and presenting new work as a part of […]
MEASURING THE EXPERIENCE – 4 Who was consulted: Adrienne Avery-Gray, Leicestershire Museums, Arts and Recreation Service Aileen McAvoy, Head of Visual Arts, North West Arts Alan Haydon, Head of Visual Arts, Northern Arts Alec Bell, Arts Officer, Arts & Events […]
MEASURING THE EXPERIENCE – 5 Who was consulted (continued) Maggie Berkowitz, artist Manick Govinda, Project Officer, The Paul Hamlyn Foundation Mark Dey, Visual Arts Officer, West Midlands Arts Martin Devine, Assistant Director, Leisure Services, New Forest District Council Mary Gavagan, […]
So many good things are happening at the moment it’s just a shame there isn’t the time to enjoy them. We have been given a Trial date at short notice of 3rd Sept. Although we are employing a solicitor we […]
After a difficult year following the withdrawal of ACE revenue funding, Manchester’s art community shows its support as Castlefield Gallery relaunches.
Writing an honest account of what happened last week was cathartic – ‘better out than in’ as my Nana always used to say. She was right of course – sharing the angst felt liberating and brought in some unexpected but […]
As Manchester’s Castlefield Gallery relaunches with a renewed vigour for artist development, its director shares the lessons learnt over a challenging and rewarding year-and-a-half.
Blackall Studios, Shoreditch, London
5 – 8 August 2012
Louise Winter: Per Diem Grey Space Galleries, Leeds Friday 3 August 2012 Last night I went to see Louise Winter’s new solo show opening at Grey Space Galleries at Melbourne Street Studios, Leeds. GreySpace Galleries will be hosting the first […]
I had an interesting trip to Munich recently and had the pleasure of visiting the Student show at the Art Academy (Akademie der Bildenden Kunste Munchen). I was wowed by the building and envious of the high windowed studio spaces. […]
Matthew Hearn profiles the practice of Kelly Richardson, with particular focus on her approach to working internationally, and her recent commission for Pixel Palace at Tyneside Cinema.
Efforts to secure funding to replace Arts Council England revenue unsuccessful, says New Work Network Director Orlagh Woods.
Since last blog: – have taken down work from Norlington Road Studios – the end of the show was marked by a friendly, relaxed BBQ; huge temptation for the dog with all the yummy lamb sausages around – completed reporting […]
Hamburg-Veddel We spent Saturday roaming the streets of Hamburg, following the very faint trail of our Great-great-grandmother Ann Filaratoff, and her father Nicolas. We believe they came to Hamburg from St Petersburg in the 1870s and stayed for up to […]
In the lead-up to the 15th edition of London’s longest running arts festival, we talk to artist-curators Hew Locke and Indra Khanna about this year’s sports-free programme.
This week is the last chance for artists, collectives and galleries to register as part of the Independents Liverpool Biennial 2012.
After his first solo show in London this June, Richard Taylor talks to Chris Agnew about MA study, moving his studio practice to Romania, individualising professional practice, plus much more.
