AIR

AIR - the voice of visual and applied artists - identifies and explores issues that impact on artists' practice, and campaigns for artistic, legislative and economic measures that enhance artists' working lives and their professional status. AIR promotes the central role of the artist within a diverse and sustainable cultural landscape.

Welcome to AIR

'AIR: Artists Interaction and Representation'

The voice of artists!

AIR is the largest ever UK-based membership body for artists! It advocates for artists, ensuring their views and concerns are heard within all areas of cultural decision-making.

What is AIR and how does it relate to a-n? Read on »

What are AIR’s plans for 2011/13? Read on »

AIRTIME events for artists Read on»

'OpenAIR'

OpenAIR: Effecting Change

AIR's first annual forum for artists is at Firstsite, Colchester on 11 Feb BOOK NOW!

Schedule for the day »

Info on speakers »

Artist bursaries Read on »

Follow air on Twitter #OpenAIR

Follow AIR on Youtube Video Playlist

 

'Dan McQuillan'

OpenAIR Interview: Dan McQuillan

"The secret to successful e-campaigning is serendipity!" Read on »

'AIR Council elections 2011'

AIR Council

New Chair & Vice Chair announced! Read on »

Emily Speed & Annabel Tilley elected to Council »

Election press release »

Follow air on Twitter #AIRelections

'AIRTIME at Fishmarket, Northampton'

AIRTIME events

January: Worcester City Art Gallery Book now »

February: Spacex, Exeter Book now »

Follow air on Twitter #AIRTIME

'Breaking news from AIR!'

All the latest news

Record number of artists receive Payback Read on »

AIR member wins Northern Art Prize Read on »

Tate face icy response from protest group over BP sponsorship Read on »

'The Big Artists' Survey 2011'

External coverage

The Big Artists' Survey 2011 - the results! Read on »

The Guardian reports on findings Read on »

VIDEO: Tom Service on AIR's research Read on »

'Artists Insurance'

Artists insurance

UK-based AIR members automatically get £5m Public and Products insurance.
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Already an AIR member? Download your PPL insurance documents here »

'Blind and partially sighted visitors from the Art in the Dark project visit the Caravan Gallery'

Member interviews

Surface Gallery puts artists at the centre Read on »

On the road with the Caravan Gallery Read on »

Robyn Woolston speaks to Art Feast Read on »

'Haptic Arts discussion at Phoenix Brighton'

Get involved

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AIR Activists

Live Q&A!

Ask AIR Activists questions on the Guardian's LIVE BLOG (10 Nov, 1pm)

AIR SALONS

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'AIR Salons'

Campaigns

ONS consultation on well-being makes no mention of art Respond here »

Artist's Resale Right petition Read on »

Visiting Artists Campaign - open letter to Home Secretary Read on »

ACE to assess artists' visa applications Read on »

'AIR marches for the alternative!'

Good practice

Changes to CRB checks Read on »

Artists fees toolkit Read on »

Guide to self employment Read on »

‘The Code of Practice for the Visual Arts - Artists’.See The Code of Practice for the Visual Arts

AIR FAQS

Answers to frequently asked questions about AIR's public and products liability insurance, membership and Activist network: 
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Contact the editor

Jack Hutchinson is Online Editor for AIR.

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jackhutchinsonair@gmail.com »
@jackjhutchinson »