The second iteration of # Flaunt It exhibition took place in Autumn 2019 at Arches Studios, Southampton. Conceived by Tony Spencer & Peter McGinnis and featuring Jilly Evans, the artists presented a visual commentary on current society, disability, humanity, ritual, and […]
# Flaunt It was an exhibition at Arches Studios, Southampton conceived in the Summer of 2019 by Tony Spencer & Peter McGinnis and featuring Jilly Evans. The artists presented a visual commentary on current society including feminist issues, disability, humanity, […]
This is a collection of free development opportunities I have found whilst surfing the net. Enjoy Gimara
I will play catch-up later, now I need to say that I have just done -something scarily exciting – I have invited an artist to do the first show at the gallery/project space that I am going to be running! […]
Being an artist doesn’t mean you have to struggle! I am happy now I have applied for the a-n Coaching sessions, only yesterday I finished reading the Jen Sincero book and she has mentioned all along at getting a coach, […]
The exploration of scent in art is seldom practised by artists and, as a result, isn’t particularly acknowledged by arts venues, organisations or funding bodies. As such it comes with a unique problem – how do you make scent in […]
Hi folks Doe’s anyone have any advice for getting work sold through galleries? Do you know of any good galleries that are happy to take on new artists etc? Thanks
Are initiatives aimed at disabled artists just a way to make the arts sector feel good about itself, an exercise in discrimination when what is really needed is an even playing field? Cornwall-based artist Stacey Guthrie argues that what is really required is more inclusion and less segregation.
Resources on the a-n site that aid artists to negotiate better and achieve good conditions and terms as they pursue their practices and projects. See also my selection from a range of other sites in 20 Great sources on artists […]
all things happen when they need to. tonight i need to write a post to link from this blog to the next. within the framework of reflection, the next blog has come about because of this one. this one […]
i woke this morning, checked my emails and a feeling of excitement rolled over me like a gentle wave on a summers evening. it’s the last day of 2014. i’ve had an interesting history with last days. while still living […]
for sometime i’ve been a member of the isadora user community via their forum. i rarely mention it on this blog as i perceive there to be a gap between the two communities that some how i traverse. the isadora […]
2 days to 15, am i already walking the path i want to be on in 15? today as a family we went out and explored the town and river walk fueled by best chips and good humour. once back […]
i return quickly to add another reflective post because i’ve realised the importance of helping others to understand what it is i do. there is a slight paradoxical situation here. for the wider audience i’ve already set myself out as […]
the unexpected part of this blog has been the emergence of the possibility of this whole thing being a hobby. i know it’s not …….. it has been my full time occupation. however i have expereinced evidence that others might […]
in recent news, belper have won a national competition. part of the prize is mentoring packages for locals. this morning we’ve connected corridor arts to suggesting some mentoring. corridor arts is something i’ve been involved with since 2010. it’s a […]
another conversation with the office of the accountant today. further claification of the hobby senario. further thoughts about the ongoing status of the self employment. this morning i’ve seen mark carr’s blog for the first time. i’ve not […]
in this third reflective post i aim to unpack the miriad of activity within my thinking this week. a week that began with a conversation with my accountant. he set a body of thought rolling. hobby or business ? it […]
i’m getting better with applying opportunities. i’ve learnt the benefit of putting the application together early and spending time editting and refining. this is in the majority down to my dyslexia. it’s also in part due to finding opportunities to […]
Hi I organised a big art event this year and from May 30th -June 6th next year I am going to be the project manager for a new arts festival over multiple venues in the coastal town of Fareham. […]
WE FEAR CHANGE I don’t know whether a-n considered the emotional effects of changing the blog platform. In the first instance, as a habitual, some might say addictive blogger, the down time was excruciating. I wrote anyway, storing up […]
