This article by Furtherfield.org founders and Directors Ruth Catlow and Marc Garrett was originally published in Coding Cultures: A Handbook, commissioned by Francesca da Rimini and d/lux/MediaArts in 2007. Catlow and Garrett discuss the origin and mission of Furtherfield.org and how its participatory platforms are art production tools.
Contents include: How do other artists feel about unpaid public art competitions? Reviews from Luxembourg, Glasgow and Rotterdam. Artist-led strategies and programmes that support professional development plus report on Professional development through networking scheme. Artists developing their practice and careers […]
Gillian Nicol introduces this month’s a-n Collection and considers the implication of the ACE Turning point recommendations on RFOs.
Introduction to Artists’ strategies and self-management
Gallery closure news in March.
Emilia Telese looks at Ebay’s similarity to the art world.
An overview of funding news for England, Wales and Scotland.
So Re-Connections then… Sounds good! Its that getting started thing, the blank canvas. But now its a blank screen with an even more unknown audience. This blog has come about as a result of putting together a proposal to the […]
Temple Bar Gallery, Dublin
16 January – 16 February
and other shows in Ireland
The UK boasts literally hundreds of visual arts competitions annually. Here, we look at some of the most significant opens and prizes on offer this year.
In this the second feature exploring strategies and approaches to commissioning art in the public realm, the focus is on regeneration and renewal and the role of agencies and consultancies.
Bristol-based artist-led commissioning and curating body Plan 9 are moving to a new home – the Old Bridewell Police Station in the city centre.
Exploring the roles and reasons of selected organisations dedicated to widening access to the visual arts through commissioning temporary and permanent interventions in non-gallery spaces in the first of a two-part feature.
Many artists aspire to permanent studio space, whether self-initiated or rented through a specialist organisation. Here, we explore some current options for artists and makers with the focus not only on developments in London but also elsewhere in England, Wales and Ireland.
Members of Laundry – an association of West Midlands-based artists whose work includes digital media, community arts, visual arts and performance – presented work at Gothenburg’s artist-led Galleri 54 in November.
We have been working on paper and email flyers, checking info, and AIR insurance for our next event. BLUE MONKEY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BMPD Professional Development and Networking Event for Artists Preparing for Eastbourne Festival Wednesday 21 November 2007 6.00 – […]
BMPD EVENT 21ST NOVEMBER 2007 Julian Sutherland-Beatson, organiser of Eastbourne Open Houses, will be giving an update on Open Houses news at our event at Eastbourne Town Hall on Wednesday 21st November. A panel of experienced artists will lead discussions […]
Professional development opportunities are widely available, ranging from cash awards to advisory sessions and critical debate.
Arts Council England’s announcement on 26 September of its new Chief Executive, Alan Davey, was met with mixed feelings in the arts world.
Sonya Dyer explores Karen Mirza and Brad Butler’s collaborative practice as artist filmmakers.
S Mark Gubb profiles Studio Voltaire, the first and only artist-led gallery and studio complex in South West London.
S Mark Gubb talks to Vane about its evolution from an artist-led platform in Newcastle to an artists’ agency operating internationally.
S Mark Gubb profiles R O O M and learns about its journey from artist-led venue in Bristol to a commercial space in London.
S Mark Gubb talks to Glasgow’s Mary, Mary about their transformation from artist-led project space to commercial gallery.
S Mark Gubb on Birmingham-based Colony, a space inspired by the artist-led initiatives of the 60s and 70s.
