Call for entries for the Jerwood/FVU Awards 2016: ‘Borrowed Time’

Call for entries for the Jerwood/FVU Awards 2016: ‘Borrowed Time’

The Jerwood/FVU Awards are a major annual opportunity for moving-image artists in the first five years of their practice.

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National Campaign for the Arts Launch Arts Index 2015

National Campaign for the Arts Launch Arts Index 2015

The National Campaign for the Arts (NCA) has launched its Arts Index 2015.

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CultureCase: Academic Research in the Cultural Sector

CultureCase: Academic Research in the Cultural Sector

Culture Case is a new resource brought to you by the Cultural Institute at King’s, now available online at www.culturecase.org.

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Audience Finder: National Visual Arts cluster Interim key findings 2014/15

Audience Finder: National Visual Arts cluster Interim key findings 2014/15

Audience Finder is a national programme funded by Arts Council England and delivered by The Audience Agency enabling arts organisations to collect, understand and use audience data.

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Public Assets: small scale arts organisations and the production of value

Public Assets: small scale arts organisations and the production of value

Last month, Common Practice , an advocacy group working for the recognition and fostering of the small-scale contemporary visual arts sector in London delivered a conference at Central Saint Martins entitled Public Assets: small scale arts organisations and the production of value.

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Podcast Expert Needed for Blaze & CVAN NW

Podcast Expert Needed for Blaze & CVAN NW

Blaze and Contemporary Visual Arts Network North West (CVAN NW) are looking to contract an expert in Podcasting to support a group of young people to podcast their responses to artwork displayed in three special exhibitions.

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New arts review podcast now available

New arts review podcast now available

The latest episode of the London Arts Review podcast from The Flaneur is now available.

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The Interpretation Matters Handbook published in April 2015

The Interpretation Matters Handbook published in April 2015

The Interpretation Matters Handbook, by Dany Louise, is all about the writing produced by art galleries for public information.

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Teachers, artists & gallery educators: Young artists wanted for Generation ART!

Teachers, artists & gallery educators: Young artists wanted for Generation ART!

Do you know any young artists aged between 4 and 18, who live in England? Have you worked to inspire them with art, artists and galleries?

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Arnolfini seeks Head of Programme

Arnolfini seeks Head of Programme

Based in Bristol’s Harbourside, Arnolfini is one of Europe’s leading centres for the contemporary arts. Through a visual arts-led multidisciplinary programme of exhibitions, live art, dance, music, film, poetry and literature, with a strong emphasis on learning and participation, it fosters artistic experiment and engagement.

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Call for expressions of interest from artists for the North East Art Studios Partnership

Call for expressions of interest from artists for the North East Art Studios Partnership

The North East Art Studios Partnership are looking to commission an experienced and talented artist or group of artists who have an interest in the area of mental health, either within their own practice or through community/project experience.

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The Other Art Fair Bristol: Call For Artists

The Other Art Fair Bristol: Call For Artists

The Other Art Fair’s first regional edition will be held at the Arnolfini, a leading centre for contemporary art in the heart of Bristol on 5-7 June 2015

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AICA AUSTRIA: Art Critic Residency in Vienna

AICA AUSTRIA: Art Critic Residency in Vienna

The Austrian Section of the International Art Critics Association AICA is pleased to announce a residency program for international art critics. 

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Artist residency at Yorkshire Artspace

Artist residency at Yorkshire Artspace

Yorkshire Artspace is pleased to announce this residency opportunity to complement the opening of Exchange Place Studios and celebrate our new presence in the Castlegate area of Sheffield city centre. 

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Gallery websites - are they user-friendly?

Gallery websites - are they user-friendly?

Commissioned for the Interpretation Matters website, freelance writer and researcher Susan Jones offers a commentary on what makes up a good user experience. By sampling selected gallery websites, she has highlighted good examples, and at the end suggests some simple ways in which sites can be improved. 

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Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy: March Update

Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy: March Update

Here's the latest update from Arts Fundraising and Philanthropy on their March offers; remember that CVAN members receive discounted rates through our partnership.

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Engaging with The Family Arts Campaign

Engaging with The Family Arts Campaign


The Family Arts Campaign aims to support organisations, networks and hubs across the UK and across the visual and performing arts in providing high-quality activities for families and in growing and broadening the number of families taking part in the arts. 

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The Artist's Window - Frances Arnold & Ylva Trapp

The Artist's Window - Frances Arnold & Ylva Trapp

The Artist's Window is an exhibition of new work by artists Frances Arnold and Ylva Trapp in the windows of a British terraced house and Swedish apartment.

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