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Support Lindsey’s cause for Haiti!

January 25th, 2010 by jadams

One of our talented artist members, Lindsey Power, is supporting Haiti by donating ALL proceeds from her sales of paintings to Haven House Building,  an organisation which is helping re-build the shattered lives and houses of Haiti.   We have all seen the devastating images of what’s happened in Haiti in the news and have [...]

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Events, editorial and comment on all things art!
  • The Artists Web Newsletter November 2009

    January 27th, 2010 by jadams

    In this Issue:
    1. Art Competitions 2010
    Where they are, why you should enter and what you need to know!
    2. Becoming self-employed
    How to do it, legal requirements, keeping it simple & making art
    your career!
    3. Artists Site Of The Month
    Whose it is and why we like it!
    4. Maximise Your Website
    For top tips on getting the most out of [...]

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  • Jobs & Artist’s Opportunities for January – February 2010!

    January 19th, 2010 by jadams

    Jobs in the arts sector with February deadlines……keep checking every few days as that’s how regularly we update available positions!

    Title:      Art in the Public Realm / Community engagement Artist, Art at the Centre
    Salary:    (40-50k pro-rata)
    Location:  South East
    Deadline:  Wednesday 27 January 2010 – DEADLINE NOW PASSED
    http://www.artsjobs.org.uk/index.php?id=search&ne_post_id=32593&cHash=e2066e094c

    Title:     Mural artist (Creative Partner), Tennyson Road Primary School
    Location:  [...]

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  • May The Force of Art Be With You!

    January 5th, 2010 by jadams

    An upcoming exhibition at Tate Modern promises to be an eye-opening experience, throwing its audience into an unexpected world where war and science fiction come together in real life.  Michael Rakowitz’s  ‘The Worst Condition Is To Pass Under A Sword Which Is Not One’s Own’ will run at Tate Modern from 22 January t0 03 [...]

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  • Shooting Stars…? Not Paul Blake (But Jesus Will Do….)

    December 8th, 2009 by jadams

    Paul Floyd Blake is a joy to talk to; polite, happy, relaxed and unfazed by the oh-so-noisy building works going on around me during the (unfortunate) timing of our interview.  He has every right to be happy at the moment too; having just won the coveted Taylor Wessing National Photographic Portrait Prize at the National [...]

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  • Jobs & artists opportunities available for December 2009 – January 2010

    November 30th, 2009 by jadams

    PAID POSITIONS
    Title: Artist/Tutor, University of Hertfordshire/Luton Cultural Services Trus
    Location: Hertfordshire
    Salary: £30k-£40k pro-rata
    Deadline: Friday 4th December – DEADLINE NOW PASSED
    http://www.artsjobs.org.uk/arts-job/post/artisttutor/
    -
    Title: Mosaic Artist
    Location: Bedford
    Salary: £30k-£40k pro-rata
    Deadline: Tuesday 8th December 2009 – DEADLINE NOW PASSED
    http://www.artsjobs.org.uk/arts-job/post/mosaic-artist/
    -
    Title: Carnival Artist
    Location: Bedford
    Salary: £30k-£40k pro-rata
    Deadline: Tuesday 8th December 2009 – DEADLINE NOW PASSED
    http://www.artsjobs.org.uk/arts-job/post/carnival-artist/
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    Title: Celtic Arts Expert, World of Arts
    Location: South East
    Salary: £15k-20k pro [...]

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A regular feature where we go out and talk to artists about their lives and their work.
  • Coming soon to a wall near you….Posters & illustrations by the talented Jemma Treweek!

    February 8th, 2010 by jadams

    In this week’s ‘Spotlight’ interview, I’m interviewing friend-of-the-bands but enemy-of-the-worms, Jemma Treweek.  Jemma has had a varied and successful career as an illustrator, fashion designer and screenprinter.  A busy mum of young twins, Jemma manages her time as mother and artist with skill, resulting in an impressive portfolio of clients!  Plus she has (without doubt) [...]

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  • Helen Masacz

    The transitions of life…..as portrayed by Helen Masacz.

    January 7th, 2010 by jadams

    In the first ‘Spotlight’ of 2010, I’m talking to renowned artist Helen Masacz.  Helen has had an enviable career with the National Portrait Gallery inviting her to submit work for their exhibitions and is currently painting a portrait of our Lord Mayor!  Helen’s success has resulted from her sheer hard work and determination…and of course, [...]

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  • Hidden Sharks, Explosive Clouds & The London Underground – The Varied Career Of Mike Bishop!

    November 27th, 2009 by jadams

    This week’s ‘Spotlight’ is focused on illustrator and artist, Mike Bishop. Mike started his artistic career as a successful illustrator before journeying on to explore his personal art. Here, he offers his advice, shares his inspirations and gives us an insight into his chequered career!

    How did your life as an [...]

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