I read with shock about the threatened closure of the gallery at Glasgow’s Tramway (News, November a-n Magazine). As an artist based in the north west of England, I have regularly visited Glasgow specifically to see exhibitions at Tramway and […]
The success of the recent Frieze Art Fair, the ongoing interest in all things ‘lifestyle’, and rumours that a new art purchase plan is soon to be launched, all point towards a rising interest in the buying of art. Habitat’s […]
It was interesting to read about Rob Kesseler’s fellowship in the October issue of a-n Magazine. I am aware that there are different kinds and his sounds very demanding but what about the average college fellowship? I hope the following […]
Sorcha Dallas’ piece (School’s out, September a-n Magazine) covering undergraduate degree shows in Scotland was – needless to say – the usual bog-standard fare of description over analysis, but I was more dismayed by seeing there was no mention, even […]
A wealth of artists’ prizes have been announced recently, including the Jerwood Foundation, Oxo Peugeot Design Awards, Perspective 2003, and the Lexmark European Art Prize (See ‘Prizegivings’ in News). Large sums of money, prestige and publicity are among the benefits […]
This month’s issue of a-n Magazine highlights a range of collaborative relationships. In ‘Cross-pollination’ – a new format of article that explores in depth the nature of relationships between artists and organisations – we hear of the symbiotic partnership between […]
School’s out Chris Brown wrote an excellent article about the recent graduates from Welsh colleges of art and design (‘School’s out’, September a-n Magazine). At the risk of being accused of being unnecessarily sensitive to a perceived north-south divide, I […]
Getting the right balance between life and work is high on the agenda of professionals nowadays. And in the case of practitioners, there’s the added complexity of melding the doing of art with the need to earn a living and […]
As a female artist I must say I was initially not too impressed with the selection of this years Comme Ca Art Prize North for the simple fact that there werent any female artists shortlisted especially as there is […]
The reason there are no women in The Comme Ca Art Prize North is because the Jury was unanimous in its short list decision. They asked me what I thought about an all male shortlist and I was happy to […]
At the recent Creating Places conference, Peter Hewitt spoke of Arts Council England’s support for “the infrastructure which allows artists and their creativity to thrive”. He spoke directly about the positive contribution collective studios in the major conurbations are making […]
The Code of Practice for the Visual Arts, arrives in time for me to be able to recommend its implementation to a certain arts organisation I recently had a rather unpleasant encounter with. I asked for details from them of […]
The shortlist has been announced for the new annual Comme Ca Art Prize for contemporary visual artists in the North of England. The five lucky artists are Matthew Houlding, The Little Artists, David Mackintosh, Paul Rooney and Richard Talbot. For […]
Candid Arts Trust is a registered charity that aims to promote the work of emerging artists. Located in central London in a 20,000 sq ft venue – housing two loft-style galleries, eighteen studios and rehearsal spaces – the organisation runs […]
David Titley finished his MA in Manchester in 2002 and felt a sense of isolation upon returning to his home town in rural Lancashire. He set up Pavilion in December of that year after obtaining a lease on a studio […]
Speaking about Liverpool’s success in being selected to host City of Culture in 2008, Chair of the judges Sir Jeremy Isaacs commented that this city’s proposal had won because it “scored more goals” than the people’s choice bidder, Newcastle and […]
I wonder if you, had any comments from artists about Big Arts Week. I received a letter about this event some time ago and was puzzled by it. Its intention to “stimulate the talent of tomorrow” by introducing them to […]
Salon des Arts is a registered charity that aims to promote artistic activity in a variety of media; and encourage the study and practice of contemporary art. Its London-based venue contains a gallery and performance space, as well as a […]
Somerset is home to Black Swan Arts, a venue for contemporary arts and crafts that houses two dedicated gallery spaces, three craft studios, a craft shop and a café with provision for displaying 2D work. Each gallery shows a programme […]
In response to Graham Clarke’s letter in the May issue, and in particular his comments and suggestions about the recent series of Critical conversations – part of a wider programme of activities happening throughout the North East of England, alongside […]
The Graves Art Gallery in Sheffield exhibits contemporary art alongside historical works. Nigel Grimmer raised funds for a solo exhibition there in which he reproduced photos as canvas stretchers to reference the gallery’s collection of paintings. “Applying for a grant […]
Lauderdale House runs a programme of events and exhibitions that feature both established and emerging artists. The gallery hosts an annual show by students from Central St Martins; runs open competitions in gay and lesbian arts and photography; and hires […]
Delpha Hudson’s involvement with Art Surgery started in 1998 as unofficial dogsbody, writer and documenter for the Penwith-based project, A Sense of Place. She recorded performances by Andre Stitt, Bobby Baker, Rona Lee, Paul O’Neill and Frank Lusing and held […]
Last year Sandeep Virdee was the first recipient of the Craft Bursary Award, financially supported by London Arts. The award took the form of a six-month residency at London Printworks and covered aspects of professional development including studio practice, academic […]
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