Rolf Harris' iconic catchphrase, "Can you tell what it is yet?" captures the spirit of my work perfectly although I seek a different outcome and response to the multi-talented aussie. During August, at the Waygood studios in the Harkers Building […]
When I was setting up the studios, I never thought about the detail. There is so much stuff that is tedious but necessary. Like fire safety and bt and plumbing…etc etc. It doesn't make interesting reading, but this is what […]
Friday 6th Spend the morning writing, seem to have done nothing but writing for months.Unfortunately we live in a ‘world of word' and I seem to have so much to write for this project and for the applications I am […]
I don't think a day goes by without the need to do admin. I was warned about this when we decided to set up studios. I nodded and agreed, but was totally unprepared for all the stuff I have voluntarily […]
Projects unedited blog by Glenn Cruddas
A very positive day, yesterday. It's funny how letters and phonecalls come out of the blue. I haven't been able to focus on my arts practice as much as I'd like because HMS has taken most of my time and […]
"Must be exciting", "You're brave", "Bonkers" and "Great project!" Just a few comments. Mostly, it's tedious though. Take today for instance. I was at the studios for 8 this morning for BT who were booked to install a phoneline (for […]
Just handed the keys over to Sarah Hemstock. I've known Sarah for a few years now, and I find it really difficult to talk about money with friends. I don't think they find it nearly as awkward. I have contracts […]
I've just sent out a newsletter to artists to keep them up-to-date with developments. We are all taking part in the NCAN Octoberfest in October. It's an ideal opportunity to launch the studios with a party and Open studios. Sheila […]
Judith Alder – Finding Her Way Part 2 This current investigative project has evolved from earlier work she began as an artist in residence for Watch This Space at Phoenix Studios, Brighton in 2005. Four artists were chosen to set […]
We are now coming to the end of our second exhibition at Gallery Glue, Shop. If you haven’t seen it you should come along this week. The final day is Sunday 1st July and we are open 10-6 all week! […]
Postcard from Berlin 5: Kunstlerhaus Bethanien: Kunstlerhaus Bethanien is a gallery and studios set in a stunning former hospital building and park in Marianplatz, near the Ubahn stop Kottbusser Tor. As well as providing 25 studio spaces, accommodation and gallery […]
We built a mailing list and sent out questionnaires to ask what artists would like a Professional Development programme to include. After months of talking to interested people, consulting and discussing possibilities, we put together an introductory evening of speakers […]
I'm expecting THE letter from the Arts Council today giving me the go-ahead for permission to apply. Had a phone call to say it was on the way. It means reprinting the document to resend today. zzzzzzzzHad a visit form […]
Postcard from Berlin 4: Weekly meetings for English Speaking Artists in Berlin. Last night I went to a park in Schonhauser Allee in the north of the city, looking for a group of 'English Speaking Artists'. I found them in […]
Battersea Arts Centre
6 June 2007 to 6 June 2007
Finished the partitions and created 19 spaces!!. Now we can reclaim weekends. I don't think it's sunk in. We have managed to achieve this on a shoestring. Jem is a surveyor with an eye for buildings and how spaces can […]
Artsadmin
6 June 2007 to 6 June 2007
Great news! Erewash Borough council have given formal confirmation of a bursary for a residency at HMS. This will cover the cost of a space for a year. Laura, the ADO approached Derby Uni with the proposal who immediately threw […]
Melanie Stidolph reports from the recent professional development session.
Rockwell, London
13 April – 10 June
This guide by Jonathan Waring covers the process of establishing a studio group: from having the initial idea, bringing together a likeminded group of artists and getting hold of a space, to running the studios effectively on a day-to-day basis.
Jo Wilson explores the work of ceramicist and sculptor Amy Cooper, in particular her successful balance between business and creativity.
Lucy Panesar’s college aspiration was to be a practising artist and part-time college lecturer, and a methodical approach to her career has made this a reality.
I was busy til 10 last night on studio business. The morning was spent chasing press-releases. I think we will have coverage in the Nottingham Evening Post and the Derby Evening Telegraph. I've also emailed NCan (an organisation based in […]
