Creating the best possible experience for participants remotely – advice from the field
The Baring Foundation asked a few arts and mental health organisations how they made the transition - from physical spaces to remote - whilst making their sessions safe, comfortable, and creative. Reflections below on creating ...
Read More Pathway Guide for Artists
We've produced a 'Pathway Guide for Artists' to help you navigate the art world, whatever stage you're at. Our 24 page guide provides useful information and guidance to develop your art including: Information on professional development ...
Read More ACE Project Grants application CHEAT SHEET (formerly Arts Council England Grants for the Arts)
In March 2018, Arts Council England revised their previous Grants For The Arts scheme, renaming it Arts Council National Lottery Project Grants. After the massive success of Rachel Dobb's (and feedback from) original #ACECheatsheet in ...
Read More Social Media Toolkit for Artists & Writers
We've produced a 'Social Media Toolkit for Artists and Writers' to help you navigate the digital world, and discover tools and strategies to promote your work online. Our 24 page guide provides useful information and guidance ...
Read More Pricing Your Artwork
Many artists struggle with the challenging task of pricing their work. Whether you sell lots of art or have never sold a piece before, it's important to be confident in your artistic abilities and develop your ...
Read More Should Art Prices Be Listed On Your Website?
Here's an interesting blog post on the displaying art prices debate from Be Smart About Art. They offer lots of advice on the commercial aspects of selling art as well as gaining funding and navigating ...
Read More a-n’s Guidance on Fees & Day Rates for Visual Artists 2018
You can access sample day rates to guide arts budgeting and to help visual artists negotiate a fair rate of pay for short-term contracts such as commissions, residencies and community projects. View the resource here
Read More Survival Guide for Creative Arts Professionals
There is a wealth of resources available, both online and offline, to inform, advise and support artists and cultural professionals on how to pursue their careers without neglecting their role as individuals, parents, partners and ...
Read More Arts & Well-Being Map – Brighton & Hove
Community 21 have produced a basic map of arts, health and well-being activities in Brighton and Hove. This was a pilot map created through the initiative of the Brighton & Hove Arts and Cultural Industries Commission Health ...
Read More Visual Arts Ecology Map
a-n’s publication, the Ecology of the visual arts was launched in 2013 by Northern Art Prize short-listed artist Emily Speed. This map uses data collated by a-n from sources including the Census, CCS, Crafts Council ...
Read More A Curating Tool Kit – by Artquest
View the full article and download the resources here A teaching resource for university art tutors to deliver professional development to students on how to stage an exhibition and events programme, including issues of copyright and ...
Read More Meet the Artist – Terence Wilde
Creative Future hosted a free event ‘Meet the Artist: Terence Wilde’. Our ‘Meet the Artist/Writer’ series showcases writers and artists from under-represented backgrounds and how they got their work ‘out there’. Terence Wilde is a visual ...
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