Arts consultant Lucy Musgrave and curator Claire Cumberlidge launched General Public Agency (GPA) in May as a “direct challenge to current narrow regeneration practices”. By offering an alternative vision and platform for discussion and action, the organisation aims to provide […]
Shani Rhys James was pronounced prizewinner of the £30,000 Jerwood Painting Prize in May from a shortlist drawn from 400 entries in an open competition. On the Turner Prize shortlist this year are Jake and Dinos Chapman, Grayson Perry, Willie […]
[a-n] The Artists Information Company is now appointing a research team to undertake a major study into fees and payments for artists. Supported by ACE, this project forms as part of a new portfolio of materials to illuminate and complement […]
The brand new oh!art centre opens at community centre Oxford House in Bethnal Green in July. Oxford House works with refugee communities, providing Immigration services, English language, health promotion and volunteering opportunities and also provides youth services within the area. […]
There are many claims made for the value of public art but little evidence exists regarding how it functions. Because of this, Arts Council England – West Midlands commissioned a research project to look at permanent public art and audiences. […]
The Forum – Norwich’s millennium building – has been the location for Martin Figura’s residency. Over a three-month period, Figura has been photographing the building’s users and staff, with the resulting works on show there and simultaneously at Norwich Arts […]
The first of the North East regions Networking Artists Networks (NAN) events took place in May at Saltburn by the Sea NAN aims to create and support artists’ networks, and generate and enhance artists’ professional exchange through the use of […]
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 […]
This year’s Venice Biennale sees the first separate national presentations from Wales and Scotland. Gordon Dalton and Graham Ramsay preview the two country’s contributions.
Alicia Miller reports from the annual American College Art Association (CAA) conference, billed as the ‘world’s largest forum for the visual arts’ bringing together artists, arts professionals and academics.
Ryan Gander profiles the ‘art band’, Die Kunst, and its recent ‘tour’ of Dutch art schools.
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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Emilia Telese on ArtSway’s residency programme.
Curatorial partnership B+B talk about their residency at the Austrian Cultural Forum in London.
Lee Corner introduces the Code of Practice for the Visual Arts.
Dany Louise reports on the Urban Ecologies seminar in Liverpool, and highlights recent projects which have successfully engaged with urban issues whilst balancing artistic aims and community involvement.
“It feels good to know you have someone on your side”. In ‘Journey’s end’, Emilia Telese describes the supportive environment of her residency at Artsway and the ongoing pivotal support it offers artists involved in its programme. In ‘Mad world’ […]
Yorkshire ArtSpace in Sheffield is hosting a national conference on 22 July on artists’ workspaces. Aimed at artists’ studio managers and others who work with studio groups, the intention is to expose good practice and demonstrate policies that are helping […]
Artist James Pyman has won this year’s PizzaExpress Prospects. Now in its fourth year the prize was founded to recognise the talents of both emerging and established artists; and to promote drawing – in its widest sense. The London-based artist […]
Falling ceiling tiles at the Film, Art and Creative Technology Centre (FACT) in Liverpool has resulted in the temporary closure of larger screens. Experts have been called in to investigate after part of the suspended ceiling in screen three became […]
A limited edition publication celebrating live art and performance was launched in April. Produced by Peter Bond in association with Central St Martin’s College of Art and Design, it comprises a 16,000 word illustrated polemical essay accompanied by a colour […]
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