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Artists work in 2016
Analysis of data drawn from a-n’s Jobs and opps site over the calendar year of 2016 along with commentary on the current conditions for artists’ practice in the UK.
Artists Work - a-n The Artists Information Company
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Talking studios over lunch
On Tuesday I met Klas for lunch to discuss a possible studio that he has found. We met at the vegetarian, organic, local produce cafe here in town – I was surprised and pleased to meet some people from the […]
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Artists’ work in 2013
Susan Jones’ analysis and commentary of Artists’ work in 2013 uses data drawn from a-n.co.uk/jobs to track current trends in artists’ employment.
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Paying Artists research: Phase 2 findings
Second phase of a-n/AIR-commissioned research, exploring artists’ and venues’ experiences of exhibiting in publicly-funded venues. Phase 2 findings build on data from Phase 1 and are based on interviews conducted with artists and venues.
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Paying Artists research: Phase 1 findings
a-n/AIR-commissioned research exploring artists’ experiences of exhibiting in publicly-funded galleries. Phase 1 is based on an online survey exploring artists’ experiences of exhibition practice.
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Artists’ work in 2012
An analysis and commentary on artists’ work and opportunities in 2012.
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The artist and exhibitions
How do artists fare when they show work in publicly-funded galleries in the UK? A one-page infographic shows statistical information about artists’ income from exhibiting and the support they receive. Research led by AIR as the first stage in the Paying Artists campaign.
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Artists’ work in 2011
This Research paper forms part of a series that looks specifically at the nature and value of openly-advertised work and opportunities for visual and applied artists. Drawing on data published on www.a-n.co.uk/jobs, this series set out in 2007 to track […]
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Research paper
Artists’ work in 2011
This Research paper forms part of a series that looks specifically at the nature and value of openly-advertised work and opportunities for visual and applied artists. Drawing on data published on www.a-n.co.uk/jobs_and_opps, this series set out in 2007 to track on an ongoing basis the key categories of awards/fellowships, academic posts, art vacancies, commissions, exhibitions, residencies and competitions/prizes, and by doing so, to identify any trends arising, and provide commentary and contextual evidence and analysis from other related sources, to contribute to arts and cultural consultations and policy.
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Changing face of artists’ employment
Explores the affect of the economic recession on the livelihoods of artists in terms of access to employment and career opportunities and raises concerns about how artists’ practice is likely to fare in this period of arts austerity. [HTML format]
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Art work in 2007
A review of the changing face of work for visual artists using a-n’s regularly researched and published information on jobs and opportunities. Focusing on the main areas of awards and fellowships, commissions, competitions and prizes, exhibitions and residencies, this paper […]
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Art work in 2007
Text-only version of a-n Research paper: Art work in 2007 with live weblinks.
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Art work analysed
Artist’s jobs and opportunities 2003 – 2005
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Art work analysed: 2003 – 2005
Accompanies the ‘Art work 1989 – 2003′ analysis of artists’ jobs and opportunities. Reviews the situation in 2005 and compares findings with those from 2003. Discusses the implications for artists in 2006 and beyond.
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Artists’ rates of pay 1989-2004
Provides sample historical rates of pay for artists from a range of organisations and compares artists’ rates with those of arts managers.
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Artists’ rates of pay 1989-2004
Analysis of past and current situation for artists’ fees and payments, introducing some issues for artists, employers and policy-makers to consider in the future.
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Art work
Artist’s jobs and opportunities 1989-2003