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Liverpool-based FACT has announced the 10 recipients of its awards to support early-career artists and artist groups in the north of England to create work from home.

a-n Artists Council has initiated a 12-month research and development project that will explore the role of the artist in society and advocate for how artists and art organisers can effectively work for change. Lead artists Rachel Dobbs and Glen Stoker speak to Jack Hutchinson about the project and how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted their plans.

The just-published 32-page guide includes an expanded ‘Class of 2020’ section featuring images and insight from both graduating students and lecturers, plus there’s an extensive interview with collaborative duo Jane and Louise Wilson, and collectives from around the UK discuss why ‘putting heads together to collaborate is an artistic no brainer’

Five artists will receive a support package including a cash award of £4,000, mentoring and advice, space and time to develop ideas and new work, and the opportunity to showcase it.

Drawing on the findings of a-n’s recent survey and reflecting the views of over 4,000 members, the Covid-19 impact survey report provides robust insights into the emerging impacts of the public health crisis with 93% of respondents reporting that their practice or career has been affected by the outbreak.

a-n The Artists Information Company is offering bursaries of £500 – £1,500 to help support those whose livelihoods have been impacted by Coronavirus Covid-19. We’ve brought the application process forward for the next round of a-n Bursaries, and are also working with Arts Council England to distribute £300,000 of financial support as part of the programme. DEADLINE HAS NOW PASSED.

Support and advice from across the arts sector, plus wider government and NHS guidance, following the coronavirus Covid-19 outbreak.

To help support a-n Artist members whose livelihoods have been impacted by Coronavirus Covid-19, we’re bringing the application process forward for the next round of a-n Artist Bursaries, and working with Arts Council England to distribute £300,000 of financial support for artists and arts organisers who make exhibitions happen.

Emergence Bursary recipient Lauren Saunders, who is known for primarily working with drawing and collage, discusses the impact the award has had on her practice and her plans for the future.

Initial findings from the a-n Coronavirus Covid-19 Survey, designed to understand the impact on artists and arts managers and the support they need.

£160 million of emergency funding  is being made available  for individuals and organisations who need it during the crisis.

We want to hear your views, so please take 5 minutes to complete this short questionnaire. THIS SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED.

As a-n moves towards celebrating 40 years in September 2020, we are seeking to broaden the skills base of a-n Board with new members who can play an active role in both representing and monitoring the organisation at a pivotal time. HE DEADLINE FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY HAS NOW PASSED.

For the first time, John Moores Painting Prize is offering a new Emerging Artist Prize with the winner receiving £2,500 in prize money plus money for art materials and a residency at Elephant West. John Moores Painting Prize Project Manager Katherine Lloyd explains more about the award.

This week’s selection includes exhibitions and events in Kyle of Lochalsh, East Sussex and London – all taken from our busy Events section featuring events and shows posted by a-n members.

Jane Boyer pays tribute to the artist Rebecca Fairman who, alongside her own practice, ran artist-led gallery Arthouse1 in Bermondsey, London.

Our regular selection of shows to see around the UK, including multimedia artist and filmmaker Cao Fei at Serpentine Gallery, London, Joana Vasconcelos’ monumental sculpture at Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield, and Judy Watson’s new paintings, video and sculptural pieces at Ikon, Birmingham.

This week’s selection includes exhibitions and events in Somerset, Norfolk and London – all taken from our busy Events section featuring events and shows posted by a-n members.

This autumn we celebrate our 40th Anniversary and are looking for expressions of interest from our members to develop a logo which celebrates a-n and our work. THE DEADLINE FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY HAS NOW PASSED.

Our regular selection of shows to see around the UK, including Turner-Prize-winning artist Helen Cammock at Wysing Arts Centre, Cambridge, Charlotte Hodes’ ceramic installations at The National Centre For Craft & Design, Sleaford, plus the first of Studio Voltaire’s series of offsite exhibitions.

This week’s selection includes exhibitions and events in London and Coventry – all taken from our busy Events section featuring events and shows posted by a-n members.

To coincide with the opening of Collect: International Art Fair for Modern Craft and Design at Somerset House, London, Crafts Council has announced the four winners of the Collect 2020 Awards.

Our regular selection of shows to see around the UK, including Denzil Forrester’s depictions of East London dub-reggae clubs in Nottingham, Haley Morris-Cafiero playing cyber bullies at their own game at TJ Boulting, London, and Garth Gratrix’s exploration of the inherent machismo in DIY materials at Grundy Art Gallery, Blackpool.

This week’s selection includes exhibitions and events in Exeter, Edinburgh, Folkestone and Luton – all taken from our busy Events section featuring events and shows posted by a-n members.

Our regular selection of shows to see around the UK, including an exploration of the work of performance artist, zine-maker, musician, Linder, at Kettle’s Yard, Cambridge, plus the first major exhibition of Steve McQueen’s artwork in the UK for 20 years.