With a-n amongst the first to record its phenomenal impact through publication way back in 1991 of Live art, performance as it was then known, exhibited the characteristics of all that was innovative and edgy. In its introduction, Robert Ayers and David Butler commented: “Live art’s continued value and relevance is mirrored by the extent to which other live artists continue to come up with surprising, disconcerting new possibilities”.
Had a good session in Fabrica yesterday (Sunday) afternoon. I spent some time exploring the whole space with the banner in it by taking photographs. There were four volunteers in as well as Tasha (Front of House Manager) so together […]
In a world increasingly skewed by notions of commodity and markets, artists and creative practitioners must be proactive in seeking out opportunities that enable them to experiment and take the risks that will drive up the quality of their work.
Arts Council England’s reputation was badly affected following announcement of its 2008-11 investment strategy for regularly funded organisations (RFOs).
My guide to Utopia yesterday was Morten. I paid him but I think he enjoyed it. I took 444 shots for the time and motion study for three pounds. Morten is comfortable with an audience, although it was his first […]
Today I began to imagine what it's like to stand in the shoes of people working in Christiania. These are the shoes of Ingrid who works in the art gallery. She has four pairs of shoes with her at all […]
The work I am doing on this artist residency is complex. I have no job description and as this is a Utopian community I am free to do what I want. But hold on – the kind of work that […]
New Life Berlin Shop, Berlin
1 – 15 June 2008
Emilia Telese explores peer review funding for the arts within a holistic art and social environment.
New Life Berlin Shop, Berlin
1 – 15 June 2008
A panel of education experts have selected England’s thirty most creative schools to be the leading edge of a £110m national creative learning programme.
Mark Webster gives an account of the pan-European Animator project and its final event in Warsaw on 26 April.
I am writing in support of the letter by a large group of artists in a-n Magazine, April, addressing the problem of unpaid design work public art commissions.
Michael Brennand-Wood, Flower Head – Narcissistic Butterfly, 60x60x40cm, 2005.
Charlotte Frost on the various support systems run by Artsadmin, including information about its head of operations: Toynbee Studios, and examples of several projects it has produced with the likes of: Graeme Miller, Station House Opera and Gary Stevens.
Plans for a major new centre for the contemporary arts, the first of its kind in the North of Scotland, were approved in February by the Scottish Government.
The media is awash with commentary about ‘climate change’, a serious issue that of course affects every one of us.
Muzeul National De Arta Contemporana, Bucharest
22 January – 16 August 2008
Initial Access – Passage to India, Four Ashes, Wolverhampton
15 March – 12 July 2008
Are you thinking of applying for a grant or award? Over £2.3m was openly offered in these categories through a-n’s Jobs and opportunities last year. As it’s a highly competitive activity, we’ve compiled this guide to making applications, including some ‘top tips’ from a range of experienced artists, curators, and arts professionals…
An overview of funding news for England, Wales and Scotland.
Since the private view I have been at the exhibition space at St George's Church six days a week. Partly to make the most of the last couple of weeks 'in residence' and partly because there isn't anyone else to […]
Performa 07 (Various Venues), New York
7-14 November 2007
