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The REALISE agenda.
Christ Church Spitafields
10 October 2005 to 11 November 2005
A word of caution to all those who are considering the many commissions on offer in the NHS – a lot of money is available, but it brings its own unique risks. Having successfully tendered for a major commission at […]
Fourteen projects have been announced as recipients of the Sciart Awards 2005.
Curated space looks at strategies and interventions within artist-curator space. Devised and conducted by Manick Govinda, contributors include Gavin Wade, Erika Tan, Jeremy Deller and David A. Bailey.
Curated space artists’ interviews in full.
Brief extracts from the Social space presentations and discussions, to introduce the issues and broaden participation.
A-n’s commissioned research into rates of pay.
Running until 8 January 2006, ‘British Art Show 6’ opened in September at Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead. Organised by Hayward Gallery Touring, the exhibition is presented in different cities across Britain every five years. Curated by Alex […]
Art Sheffield 05: Spectator T is an ambitious city-wide contemporary art event taking place within the city’s major galleries, project spaces, non-gallery venues and public sites between 28 October and 27 November. The programme includes a mix of emerging and […]
Contents include: Ilana Halperin on volcanic remains and ephemeral islands. Spotlight on artists’ fees and payments research, plus awards and commissions for craft makers. ‘Merrie campers’ in felt tunics strut their stuff at Coniston Water – but do you really […]
Applying for funding? Ever wondered how the experts do it? Rosemary Shirley asked a range of experienced artists, curators and arts professionals to share their top tips for successful funding applications.
With Arts Council England’s Grants for the arts scheme back after a summer break, a-n engaged a team of experienced prospectors to share their top tips on making successful funding applications. Rosemary Shirley reports.
‘May You Live In Interesting Times’ is Cardiff’s inaugural festival of creative technology. Taking place across the Welsh capital 28-30 October, the festival has been developed between Chapter and Bloc (Creative Technology Wales) and includes a two-day conference, new commissions, […]
Impressions Gallery in York will relocate after thirty-three years in the city, closing its doors to the public on 29 October after Mariele Neudecker’s ‘kindertotenlieder’ exhibition. For the gallery, which attracts some 50,000 visitors a year, the Grade II status […]
Encouraging a consistent attitude to quantifying the value of artists across the exhibition and gallery world.
Stephanie Délcroix on the processes of public commissioning in France.
Poet Markus Lloyd offers his solution to creative isolation.
Close proximity speaker, David Cotterrell gives his view of the pitfalls and advantages of work in the public realm.
Thunder, a sound installation by Hannah Rickards commissioned by Media Art Bath, is presented at the city’s Central United Reformed Church until 11 September. Comprising a synthesised thunderclap produced by an eight-piece orchestra, the musical score by David Murphy is […]
Lucian Taylor is Cove Park’s 2005 crafts resident until 30 September. Funded by the Scottish Arts Council, this three-month residency supports a leading maker, applied artist or designer by providing time to concentrate on new projects and development of their […]
Read the Social space interviews in full along with Becky Shaw’s Introduction and Matters arising.
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Stephanie Délcroix on the processes of public commissioning in France.
Rosemary Shirley’s report on Contemporary Art Norwich.
