I have been reading with interest the debate in a-n about the development of “alternative art schools” (Research papers: Alternative art schools, Pippa Koszerek, 2011).
Re-Wilding Practice: A Year-Long Program for Art and Environmental Sustainability Re-wilding Practice is a year-long intensive research and practice-based program developed by Feral Art School in collaboration with an industry partner, G F Smith (a paper manufacturer). Together with nine […]
It’s been a little while since my last post, as I have been busy on a brilliant residency with a bunch of other artists at G39, Cardiff. The artist-run gallery has been turned into a studio for the past three […]
While its spread-out nature presents plenty of challenges for artists and galleries in the counties of Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and parts of Ceredigion, west Wales nevertheless has a lively and varied visual arts scene. For the latest in our ongoing series, Bob Gelsthorpe provides a snapshot of current activity.
a-n Research editor Dany Louise highlights content that focuses on education in schools and universities in our growing, free-to-view index of visual arts cultural policy and strategy documents.
Resources and References (in no particular order) Anna and Lawrence Halprin – RSVP Cycles, Driftwood Village, Sea Ranch Cooperative Principals Updated – Ann Hoyt https://www.grocer.coop/articles/cooperative-principles-updated Collective Courage: A History of African American Cooperative Economic Thought and Practice http://www.psupress.org/books/titles/978-0-271-06216-7.html Free University […]
Now in its third year, the Antiuniversity Now festival features over 100 free events and workshops taking place across the UK. Pippa Kozserek talks to co-organisers Shiri Shalmy and Emma Winch.
From the Turner Prize to the recent Lumiere festival, the visual arts has played an important role in Derry-Londonderry’s 12 months as the first UK City of Culture. But as the year draws to a close, what will its legacy be for art and artists in the city?
Modern Edinburgh Film School brings together practitioners in visual art, poetry, performance and film to explore alternative approaches to the screen. Project founder Alex Hetherington talks about community, social sculpture and his search for a sense of ‘elsewhere-ness’ in a very traditional city.
Corridor8, an annual journal showcasing contemporary art and writing in the North of England, launches Part 3 of its third Issue tonight at The Bluecoat, Liverpool.
Tate Britain, London
14 June 2011 to 4 September 2011
Pippa Koszerek, a Campaigns Researcher at a-n, lets us in to her early career developments with Hull Time Based Arts.
Open call for Studio and Curatorial Fellows. Founded by Titus Kaphar and Jason Price in 2018, NXTHVN was designed with a core aim to build an alternative model of arts mentorship and career acceleration through a specially designed curriculum
I have resigned from my job in Enköping … and it feels, to be honest, both great and more than a little odd. I am going to miss running the actual workshops – spending time with the children, young people, […]
Exhibitions to explore through October, including Armet Francis’ photography, Enam Gbewonyo’s textiles and The Otolith Group’s films
Nicholas Ferguson’s unusual career trajectory
Led by Primary, an artist-led contemporary visual arts organisation
Thursday 30 March 2023, 10.30am– 3.45pm
Friday 31 March 2023, 10.30am – 2.15pm
Online via Zoom Free for a-n members
Taking place online, Assembly Nottingham: Collaborative Programming will focus on how organisations and projects can effectively and impactfully work together with artists and communities. This event is for a-n members. Please log in to register for this event. Not yet a member? Find out more and join a-n today
a-n member Joanne Coates discusses her Jerwood/Photoworks Award and finding confidence in ‘doing things your own way’.
Hi I am currently carrying out some research into artists and practitioners experience of postgraduate education, either through traditional, established institutions, universities, art colleges; or through alternative pathways such as School of the Damned, AltMFA or any other organised activity […]
Exhibition highlights featuring a-n members, including Maybelle Peters in Nottingham, early-career artists in Hull and Northern Irish craft.
