Fine Art MA from a distance
The Open College of the Arts (OCA) launched Europe’s first MA in Fine Art by distance learning in January.
The Open College of the Arts (OCA) launched Europe’s first MA in Fine Art by distance learning in January.
Resources, workshops and events for artists across the UK.
“The artist has always occupied a privileged but fragile position in the public eye. For centuries, we have looked to artists across all disciplines to inspire and entertain us, to help us explore the limits of human nature and human possibilities, [and] at times to lead debate and forment revolution.”
News of current public realm and gallery commissioning projects.
A selection of forthcoming open exhibition competitions, bursaries and prizes for artists.
A-n’s Collaborative relationships series exposes the working relationships between artists and the wide range of professionals they choose to collaborate with. In 2009-10 a series of permanent artworks were negotiated for a major redevelopment of Bethnal Green’s former Town Hall into an exclusive hotel. Artsadmin’s Manick Govinda and Clare Qualmann of walkwalkwalk give their account of these negotiations and the work resulting from one of the commissions.
Contents include: Features include ‘Commissioning 2011’ and ‘Prizes and awards’; Dr Jon Bowen debates ‘Democracy: the new way forward’; In Collaborative relationships Artsadmin’s Manick Govinda and Clare Qualmann of walkwalkwalk discuss recent commissions for the Town Hall Hotel in Bethnal […]
Savage, I’m a Fraud, 2010.
While the arts continue to face what Jack Hutchinson describes as “ideological attack from all fronts”, the virtual revolution is giving artists, curators, commissioners and commentators the opportunity to expand their work in new, effective and economical ways.
In the article ‘State of Practice’ in last month’s issue Rich White called for new classifications and a new labelling system for creative works. White discussed the reality of the artist and the necessity of creating new perceptions of artists, […]
Let me start by posing the question: Have you ever seen the film The Rebel starring Tony Hancock?
Re the ‘Beware of the scam’ article on Jobs and opps warning artists of a recent email scam where they are approached by someone who wants to fraudulently buy their work.
Millions of people take an interest in the Turner Prize each year who might otherwise only have a passing interest in Fine Art.
Castlefield Gallery, Manchester
28 October – 19 December
Various Locations, Bristol
2 – 5 December
David Roberts Art Foundation, London
13 October – 18 December
New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, Leicester (in partnership with The City Gallery)
2 October – 19 December
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
23 October – 6 March
Late digital and media art pioneer, Nam June Paik, is represented by two shows in Liverpool (until 13 March).
Artists and curators talking in Leeds, Contemporary Art Society in Newcastle and State of the Arts conference in London.
For this video guide, Katy Beale and Charlotte Frost discuss micro-blogging with particular reference to Twitter and how it can be used for research, marketing and collaboration, plus a look at how artists are using Twitter in innovative ways that connect with their practice.
Established in 2007 the annual Northern Art Prize offers four short-listed artists a prominent exhibition at Leeds Art Gallery and opportunity to win a £16,500 award.
For this video guide, Chris Unitt of Meshed Media talks to Charlotte Frost about different blog platforms, getting the most from a blog, and some of the creative and innovative blogs around.
Antonia Dewhurst talks to Degrees unedited Online editor Richard Taylor during her final year at Coleg Menai, Bangor, North Wales.
Warren Andrews discusses winning the student prize, the importance of education and his future plans.