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Artist’s opportunities:
Most arts venues have their own
newsletters too, so sign up to those
that are relevant to you, to hear first
about their opportunities and events.
Artists’ residencies:
An independent knowledge centre
on cultural mobility for artists,
with a strong focus on artist-in-
residence opportunities. You’ll find
information about the use and value
of international artist-in-residence
programs, as well as other cultural
opportunities for artists to stay and
work elsewhere.
an association of over 400 centres,
organisations, and individuals in over
70 countries. Each of their members
offers artists, curators, and all manner
of creative people time and space
away from the pressures and habits of
every-day life, an experience framed
within a unique geographic and
cultural context.
Bursaries and awards:
Numerous organisations and funding
bodies offer bursaries and awards but
competition is always tough – so be
prepared to apply and apply again.
provides specific support for
things such as travel, professional
development and critical writing
bursary schemes. Members of a-n
(see details of how to join on page
58) get regular emails keeping them
informed and can sign up to alerts for
new Jobs and opps postings.
Also keep an eye on:
funding and employment advice:
of
competitions, awards and funding
sources.
Jobs and art opportunities advice:
, an Arts Council England
publication
, an
a-n guide
an Artquest publication
on internships
membership and support schemes:
a-n Artist + Air membership
Membership scheme for practising
visual and applied artists that
provides them with professional
benefits and opportunities to
represent their aspirations and
concerns to others. AIR provides a
range of channels of communication
and dialogue amongst artists and
seeks to ensure that artists’ views and
concerns are heard within all areas of
cultural decision-making.
See page 58 for more info.
AA2A
Provides placements for visual artists
and designer makers in Higher and
Further Education institutions across
England. In the last 13 years, over
1,300 participants have had the
opportunity to undertake a period
of research or realise a project,
using workshops and supporting
facilities in participating fine art
and design departments. It currently
offers over 130 artist and designer
maker placements in more than 30
universities and art colleges.
See page 46 for more info.
Signpost directory – useful organisations,
websites and resources