Welcome to the a-n forums.http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/index.phpSat, 19 May 2012 06:25:58 +0000 Phorum 5.2.11 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?33,1688,1688#msg-1688 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?33,1688,1688#msg-1688
Vendor agrees to indemnify Company and save it harmless from all liability, claims, suits and actions which may be made or brought against it by virtue of claims or demands of any kind which any purchaser of such merchandise from Company or any other person may make against Company arising from the sale or use of such merchandise or from any defects in the quality of such merchandise or the dangerous conditions thereof, and agrees to pay any judgment against and assume any liability or expense of Company in connection with any such claim. Vendor shall procure and maintain adequate products liability insurance and commercial general liability insurance (including personal and advertising injury) with a contractual liability endorsement covering Vendor's indemnity obligation under this Agreement and shall furnish to Company certificates thereof in connection with each order. Such policies shall name Company as an additional insured thereunder.

My legal advisor has said i should not sign it unless they agree in writing to waive this clause and also a couple of other ones. In addition they want me to get my work certified free of lead, at my own expense. (anyone know anything about how to do this?) They will ship and pay duties etc but there is so much documentation - i even have to get my own labels and barcodes printed out - yet another expense! So i am wondering if there is any point going ahead with it - it is a very prestigious retailer and it would be wonderful to sell to them particularly as they approached me in the first place... so has anyone out there got any experience of this, and if so can you share it with me. Thanks]]> Alexandra Abraham Know-howFri, 04 May 2012 17:23:36 +0000 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?26,1686,1686#msg-1686 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?26,1686,1686#msg-1686£204,995 - marketed by Samuels Independent Estate Agents (0843 313 6597)
rightmove.co.uk]]> Lucy Bell Swap shopTue, 01 May 2012 16:36:13 +0000 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?9,1684,1684#msg-1684 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?9,1684,1684#msg-1684
Anybody can enter and there are no limitations with theme or style. For full submission details visit the website:

http://itsaphase.co.uk/page2.htm

DEADLINE: 18 May 2012]]> Kathryn Evans Virtual coffee houseFri, 20 Apr 2012 15:07:22 +0000 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?33,1683,1683#msg-1683 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?33,1683,1683#msg-1683
Have recently had work exhibited in a group exhibition in a gallery. Fortunately I sold 3 pieces. I have been advised I will receive payment for 2 of them (have not yet received payment) but the third has been sold through the monthly payment scheme so I will not receive payment until the painting has been fully paid for.

Unfortunately, against my better judgement, everything has been done via email and verbally (no terms and conditions etc). Nothing was mentioned either verbally or via email about this scheme in the event of me selling a painting.

Not sure how to proceed. Should I just wait and see if I get paid eventually or ask for something more specific in writing as to when I can expect to be paid for this third piece of work?

Any advice you can give will be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks.

AB]]> Angela Bell Know-howTue, 17 Apr 2012 05:33:28 +0000 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?9,1682,1682#msg-1682 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?9,1682,1682#msg-1682
I was approached earlier this year by someone purporting to be a talent scout for a curated show titled 'The Glance of the Others' due to take place at Vista Gallery, in Rome during May.

I've pasted the full details below. Does anyone else reading this know of anyone who has been approached? I've already checked out the gallery (it exists though there is not a website) but I'd be interested if anyone has any views or direct experience (positive or negative) with this venue.
I am not much in favour of paying to exhibit, plus being hit by 20% commission!

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Vista&Vanio
Present
THE GLANCE OF THE OTHERS. UNITED KINGDOM
Globalization is a determining component of modern civilization on which it affect in a contradictory and controversial way and creates not only an economical but also political and social interdependence involving in people, institutions, and Countries all over the world. Its dynamics has widened and speeded up the worldly interconnection in all the aspects of our contemporary life from the cultural to the political one, from the environmental to the religious and spiritual one. The artist, who by definition is permeated by a “superior sensitivity” which allows him to have a special glance towards the society changes is called to express himself/herself on the topic of identity and diversity in a globalized society. Vista Gallery intends to explore and compare, through a series of exhibitions titled “ The glance of the others”, the different voices coming from artists living in the United Kingdom.
For this exhibition the artist can choose among:
One work: dimension 100x100 entrance fee € 160,00
One work: 50x70 or two works of 50x50 entrance fee € 140,00
One work: dimension 50x50 entrance fee € 120,00

The exhibition will take place from May 26th to June 15th 2012
To Vista Gallery Art and Communication
at 41 Via Ostilia – Rome (near the Colosseum)
The artists are asked an entrance fee that guarantees the following services for the exhibition promotion:
1) Opening with a cocktail ( wine and Buffett)
2) Setting up and dismantling
3) Invitations and communication by mailing list of thousand contacts on several Art websites.
4) Press agency including an Art news reporting in the television programme Colours broadcasted on Roma Uno Tv, on Sky channel 860, and on different regional Tv channels.

We will not produce any catalogue.

The participants will have to send:
By May 10th 2012 an email with the confirmation of their adhesion to the following email address: gaudillo_gaudi@yahoo.it
By May 15th 2012 a photo of the work/s for the press agency, all data for the caption (TITLE OF THE WORK, TECHNIQUE and DIMENSION) and the PRICE of the work.
All works must be provided and equipped of hooks/hangers
By May 18th 2012 the participants will have to credit the exhibition fee with a bank transfer.
All banking data will be communicated afterwards.
By May 24th 2012 all works will have to be delivered by courier or personally to the following address:
VISTA ARTE E COMUNICAZIONE
VIA OSTILIA 41
00184 – ROMA
ITALY
Opening hours Monday – Friday 3.30 – 7.30 p.m. Saturday 5.30 – 8.00 p.m.
Closed on Monday

IMPORTANT: We advice the artists to get all information about the documents for the shipping from the customs There would not be many bureaucratic obligations or customs formalities but it is better to inquire (be sure) about this, exactly.
The organizers do not assume any liability for any eventual customs taxes, transport damage, tampering, fire, theft or other causes during the exhibition time, storage, exposure and stock.
If for any reason the artworks will not reach the destination, the artists who couldn’t participate to the exhibition will not have their fee refunded.
We advice the artists to send their works at least one week earlier.]]> Robert Fitzmaurice Virtual coffee houseMon, 16 Apr 2012 13:12:38 +0000 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?27,1680,1680#msg-1680 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?27,1680,1680#msg-1680
Because though it’s virtually impossible to round up in a few words the scope of this gang working across a range of media, one strong element you can find among this set of practices is the unrelenting question of how we - as individuals or communities- relate to our environment. How we navigate, make sense and interact with our surroundings, which then through this questioning becomes how each takes hold and re-casts the world as their own. For some it is entangled with the layers of unknown landscapes, for others it is in constantly hitting up against immutable surfaces; for yet others it is a re-placed nature, and for some a photorealism tweaked ever so slightly with a pointed fantastical element. In my short time helping to teach at UEL, I’ve encountered a refreshing unorthodoxy from the students—see for yourself here the breadth and energy of how these graduates have re-visioned the world.

Chris Fite-Wassilak
Writer and curator]]> Laura Ana Maria Iosifescu News and debateFri, 13 Apr 2012 22:39:27 +0000 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?26,1679,1679#msg-1679 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?26,1679,1679#msg-1679The space is on a mezzanine floor, enclosed with own door. There is natural light & storage. My studio is on the 4th floor.
The space is aprox 3.3 x 3.1m.

We have an open studio event every November, which provides an ideal selling opportunity, along with other events throughout the year.

Contact Fiona 07525 537045
fionagraydesigns@hotmail.com]]> Fiona Gray Swap shopFri, 13 Apr 2012 11:49:40 +0000 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?33,1676,1676#msg-1676 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?33,1676,1676#msg-1676
I may be over complicating something that should be relatively simple to sort out and initiate, so any thoughts would be helpful.

Thanks
Tracy]]> Tracy Turner Know-howThu, 12 Apr 2012 08:48:33 +0000 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?24,1674,1674#msg-1674 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?24,1674,1674#msg-1674 Imi Maufe Forum supportTue, 10 Apr 2012 09:46:53 +0000 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?8,1672,1672#msg-1672 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?8,1672,1672#msg-1672I am organizing an exhibition with a few friends, all of which have membership with 'artist's network.' We are renting a space for the show, and it seems we would already be insured for such an event through the 'public liability' coverage. We were told that we would need to get bespoke cover, but now I'm not so sure...Has anyone else had such an experience? How can I figure out what is required without contacting the insurance company which will probably attempt to make me pay for coverage I may not need??
Thanks, Georgia]]> Georgia Kung AIR: Membership mattersTue, 03 Apr 2012 08:39:50 +0000 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?9,1670,1670#msg-1670 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?9,1670,1670#msg-1670
For more on this you can read my blog here: [joycetreasure.co.uk]

Joyce]]> Joyce Treasure Virtual coffee houseFri, 30 Mar 2012 10:31:44 +0000 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?33,1669,1669#msg-1669 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?33,1669,1669#msg-1669
Are there any issues to watch out for?

Cheers!]]> Lee Campbell Know-howThu, 29 Mar 2012 19:52:40 +0000 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?26,1663,1663#msg-1663 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?26,1663,1663#msg-1663Retail space Available


Centrally located riverside studio with retail opportunity to share with textile designer.
Excellent opportunity to base your business in a prime location.

Open glass front windows and door, with hard wood floors.
Would suit working creative professional for studio, or desk space.

£90/week. + bills
Near both Waterloo Station, and Southwark Station.

For more information please contact: 07711 875 312, or email michelober@hotmail.com]]> Michele Oberdieck Swap shopFri, 16 Mar 2012 16:32:56 +0000 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?9,1662,1662#msg-1662 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?9,1662,1662#msg-1662I have agreed to interview 5 artists, the outcome of which will be edited down for a website (that will be viewed by patients, staff and visitors to a hospital.)

I'd like to know if you've had experience of being interviewed ....

Which is the most annoying question?
and which type of questions don't allow you to use the opportunity/ time wisely..

Have you any tips on what would elicit rich info to make interesting reading??

It could have been an interview with a reporter / funding panel / gallerist / curator

Many thanks
Suzanne]]> Suzanne O'Donnell Virtual coffee houseWed, 14 Mar 2012 12:59:24 +0000 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?33,1661,1661#msg-1661 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?33,1661,1661#msg-1661 Melanie King Know-howTue, 13 Mar 2012 19:40:51 +0000 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?26,1658,1658#msg-1658 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?26,1658,1658#msg-1658
The space is currently divided into three (can be moved about) decent sized desk/wall spaces with one large shared work space. There is excellent storage space as we installed heavy duty shelving.

I use the space in a variety of ways from casting in plaster, shooting photographs, making costumes to working at a desk.

This is a really versatile space with good light and running water. Would equally suit painters, sculptors, photographers, filmmakers prop makers, performance artists and more.

Additional benefits include; two enormous heavy duty goods lifts (very convenient), subsidized cafeteria with yummy healthy food, free WI-FI, free secure gated parking, V22 online forums, two reduced rate 25,000 sq ft exhibition halls to hire, enormous open roof space (excellent for resin based work & summer BBQ's) and a fantastic community of approx 200 artists.

Onsite there is also a discounted framers, Super8 & 16mm film lab, carpenters, set builders, photographers, monitor and AV hire, filmmakers and much more.

Travel links are excellent, one stop from London Bridge, 5 mins walk to Bermondsey tube and 10mins walk to South Bermondsey.

The studios are in a great area, there is an enormous B&Q to the very hand Stage Electrics just round the corner and most importantly, Manzes Pie and Mash.

Basically, its the muts nuts.

I'm looking to get people in to see the space this coming month, and ideally have at least one person ready to move in beginning of April.

For further information and to arrange a viewing, pls contact me (Adam)

adam@mradamjames.com
07527 992912

Cheers!

p.s To see what I do, pls visit my website: www.mradamjames.com

p.p.s Please pass this to anyone you know who might be interested.]]> Adam James Swap shopFri, 09 Mar 2012 16:20:19 +0000 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?9,1656,1656#msg-1656 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?9,1656,1656#msg-1656
This year I am entering some prints. My question is. Should I write the name of the piece, print number, and sign in pencil on the mount under the image.

In the past Some artists have told me only to ever sign the back and leave it blank yet I see more and more that are written on the front mount. In the past I have done both depending on the work but are looking for the correct way of doing things. I think they have to be perfect for the Royal Academy show.

Any help would be most grateful.

Kind regards

Stephen.]]> Stephen Green Virtual coffee houseFri, 09 Mar 2012 10:50:30 +0000 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?9,1655,1655#msg-1655 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?9,1655,1655#msg-1655Thanks

Muz]]> Muzamil Choudhury Virtual coffee houseThu, 08 Mar 2012 16:49:16 +0000 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?9,1654,1654#msg-1654 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?9,1654,1654#msg-1654
Any info would be great

Thanks

Muz]]> Muzamil Choudhury Virtual coffee houseFri, 30 Mar 2012 10:52:48 +0000 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?9,1651,1651#msg-1651 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?9,1651,1651#msg-1651
Whilst the intentions may have been good and worthy, they merely created a massive and expensive funding trail, with often high administration and salary costs with their final output usually supported by the unpaid, the Artist.

Today in my mail box, I received a twelve page document from a company, dealing with the liquidation of one such company, which I am apparently a creditor to the tune of £1.63. In the meeting minutes are all the details of the organisations fundings and costs, with two of the three years complete accounts showing significant losses. The outstanding figure is the Director(s) salary, which in actual terms is not as large as say a Bankers, but taken as part of the total budget would actually make Bankers pay and bonus's look comparatively small if the same percentage to turnover was applied.

Any monies or assets left in this organisation will be swallowed up by the cost of liquidation, for example they charge a pound per page, so far I have received around twenty pages in three letters, posted first class and charged at 3x the postal cost, so again money is being made out of the residual monies intended to support the arts by non-artists.

I have always considered that any money available for funding should go direct to the artist, and not through organisations such as those now closing due to lack of funding. This will allow the artist to apply the money to create and exhibit the work, if this means that organisations (Galleries) are commercially set up to facilitate such exhibitions, then that is fine because the artist will control the market for the purpose of promoting art and not some pseudo regional politic or local eco-social requirement actually unrelated to the needs of the artist.

In conclusion I look forward to the day that all these expensive and mainly irrelevant institutions are gone, and what little money that will be available will go direct to the artist and their output will create a new more sustainable art scene.]]> Kelvin Harvey Virtual coffee houseTue, 06 Mar 2012 13:44:04 +0000 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?24,1648,1648#msg-1648 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?24,1648,1648#msg-1648 Tim Fishlock Forum supportFri, 09 Mar 2012 16:25:31 +0000 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?32,1647,1647#msg-1647 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?32,1647,1647#msg-1647
At the moment I am using the photographic medium to investigate my passion for running, in particular, using documentary photography.
However I feel as though I am doing something wrong, as my tutor feels it isn't the best form for communicating what it feels like to run and be a runner. Comments have also included that I am not pushing myself by working solely in photography.

I completely disagree. I believe even as a very competent photographer, I have so much that I can learn and that photography is one big learning curve, similar to any other art form.

I feel as though achieving a good grade at the end of my degree is in jeopardy if I continue to work in photography alone.
I just wonder what other peoples opinions are about this?]]> Laura Gray-Johnson Critical discussionSat, 03 Mar 2012 12:04:30 +0000 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?33,1646,1646#msg-1646 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?33,1646,1646#msg-1646
I am trying to find somewhere that will not only digally print drawings of mine onto square silk scarves - but also finish them - i.e with a nice tidy hem. I have found this amazing place in Glasgow [www.catdigital.co.uk] but they only print per metre.

Does anyone have any recommendations?

I have had some samples done with a company called 'Citrus Rain' that I found online but they were not finished very well. I am looking to sell them as editions so want them to be as well made as possible.

Thanks in advance!]]> Susie Green Know-howThu, 12 Apr 2012 08:52:15 +0000 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?9,1645,1645#msg-1645 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?9,1645,1645#msg-1645 Victoria Hill Virtual coffee houseMon, 27 Feb 2012 22:19:04 +0000 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?27,1644,1644#msg-1644 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?27,1644,1644#msg-1644Neo: are expecting a high level of submissions with entry open to all contemporary visual artists living and working in the UK. As well as having the chance to win, selected work will be put into an exhibition at the brand new neo:gallery 22 at the heart of Bolton’s busy Market Place shopping centre. This will run from 14th June to 28th July with a special preview night to launch the event, guaranteeing maximum exposure to all artists who are selected to exhibit.
Work can be in any media and in the first instance artists are invited to send images by the 13th May for the initial selection process. The exhibition will be curated by Kwong Lee a Director of the prestigious Castlefield Gallery. To find out more about the exhibition and how to enter please visit the website www.neoartists.co.uk/open2012
[attachment 149 neoartprize.JPG]]]> Janine Williamson News and debateSat, 25 Feb 2012 17:05:35 +0000 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?9,1643,1643#msg-1643 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?9,1643,1643#msg-1643
For more information on the retreat please go to www.art2b.co.uk or email me on paul@art2b.co.uk

kind regards

Paul]]> Paul Woods Virtual coffee houseSat, 25 Feb 2012 14:36:19 +0000 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?33,1641,1641#msg-1641 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?33,1641,1641#msg-1641Additionally if anyone has any advise as to possible action that can be taken it would be nice to hear from you.
Thanks
Emmie

www.emmievb.com]]> Emmie vB Know-howThu, 23 Feb 2012 20:04:26 +0000 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?33,1637,1637#msg-1637 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?33,1637,1637#msg-1637Can anyone help?
Ta]]> Sousan Luqman Know-howWed, 22 Feb 2012 10:33:20 +0000 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?9,1628,1628#msg-1628 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?9,1628,1628#msg-1628
My concerns revolve around:
...part-time or full time,
...working in a 'normal' job at the same time,
...doing one locally or in London,
...thesis length (they seem to range from 15000 to 80000),
...relating theory to practice,
...empirical research in fine art,
...balancing family life (I've two children)
...and any pitfalls.

Any other input would also be valued.

Ta!]]> Lee Campbell Virtual coffee houseSat, 18 Feb 2012 20:31:31 +0000 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?9,1627,1627#msg-1627 http://www.a-n.co.uk/forum/read.php?9,1627,1627#msg-1627
I am a runner and artist looking to network with other like-minded people. My practice involves working with various media to express what it feels like to run and to be a runner.

the running artist]]> Laura Gray-Johnson Virtual coffee houseMon, 13 Feb 2012 13:52:47 +0000