Many of us will submit work to prestigious ‘open submissions’: the Royal Academy summer exhibition, Jerwood Drawing prize and other major events, attracted by the idea that the democratic process of selection will allow us a share of the limelight.
Jonathan Baxter asks if Liberate Tate’s interventions and protests at Tate’s recent celebration of BP’s sponsorship is representative of growing concern that such sponsorship is compromising the integrity of artists and arts organisations alike.
Every year the Royal Scottish Academy (RSA) runs a scholarship to Florence for students graduating from Scottish art schools. Richard Taylor catches up with Rebecca Cusworth, a recent graduate of Glasgow School of Art, as she prepares to leave for Italy.
Ryan Riddington reflects on doing an MFA at The Slade, eight years on from his first degree, his reasons for doing the course, the challenges of working in a communal studio space and where he is now.
As recent graduate Alfie Strong embarks on a journey of self-discovery, he shares highlights of his final year and passage as an artist to the other side.
John Hansard Gallery, Southampton 27 April – 19 June
Case studies and commentary by Lauren Healey on this imaginative scheme for artist-led professional development. [PDF format, 74kb. Requires PDF reader. ]
Graphic design supplied an impetus, as skateboarding provided public space for experimentation. Soon to be in his final year at Birmingham City University, Ryan Hughes continues to transform public sites with the durable object alongside textual intervention.
Richard Taylor finds out how three artist groups are re-vamping their structures as established organisations, to support new talent and promote a variety graduate activity.
The penultimate year of part-time study is imminent and this ex-carpet designer plans to paint and scale her way through dissertation research. Richard Taylor finds out how before the summer draws to a close.
In December 2007, Videoclub was granted a NAN Go and See bursary to travel to Hamburg for research and development. Artists’ Networks Coordinator Emilia Telese talks to Jamie Wyld about the bursary and its impact on the group: ET: Jamie, […]
In the second part of our post-graduate focus we explore the various options open to students at a selection of UK-based universities and art schools.
LiangWest is a “new prototype of gallery for a new generation of artists whose artistic agendas are relevant to contemporary ideals”. For this month’s Collaborative relationships a-n Magazine Coordinator Chris Brown talks to proprietors Theresa Liang and William West and artist Prem Sahib. They discuss the importance of peer support, and describe how they negotiate their ongoing relationship and their forthcoming exhibition project ‘Boyfriend Material’
Contents include: Post-graduate Professional preparation feature plus how makers are contributing to the economy; Theresa Liang and William West of Liangwest Gallery and artist Prem Sahib in Collaborative relationships; Tatton Park biennale in reviews; Exhibiting opportunities focus. PDF version [size […]
Auto Italia South East, London
29 April – 16 May
University of Hertfordshire Galleries, Hertfordshire
19 February – 24 April
A Foundation, Liverpool
9 April – 22 May
Tatton Park, Cheshire
8 May – 26 September
Supported by Arts Council England, Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA) and its Renaissance Programme, museumaker involves sixteen museums across the UK in commissioning makers to create new work in response to the venue, and its collections.
A National Trust and Arts Council England partnership will build links between the Trust and contemporary arts and craft sector.
Led by the PITT artist-led space and Worcestershire Contemporary Artists in partnership with the main Worcester City Gallery, The Worcester Open 2010 Contemporary Art project is organised for artists by artists.
The Hive on Lever Street in Manchester’s notorious Northern Quarter launched events of May’s Future Everything Festival 2010 art strand.
“It’s hard for all working mums (and dads) to find a work/life balance isn’t it – what’s so different for artists?” This was a question posed recently by a friend over dinner. I’d been banging on about APT – Artist Parents Talking – specifically about APT’s current search for funding, without stopping to think that she might not understand the basic premise of the network.
The final shortlist for the UK’s biggest painting competition, the John Moores Contemporary Painting Prize, will be on display at the Walker Art Gallery 18 September 2010 – 3 January 2011, within the Liverpool Biennial.
In May, Culture Minister Jeremy Hunt announced cuts to the arts to take immediate effect. Here
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