The internet is full of useful resources for artists – here are some sites which have stood the test of time and which we find particularly useful. If you have suggestions for some of your favourites then let us know.
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VISUAL ARTS SOUTH WEST
Excellent resource for artists working in the South West of England. Details of exihbitions, professional development resources and opportunties.
http://www.vasw.org.uk |
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MAKING A MARK
Katherine Tyrrell’s excellent and constantly updated blog for artists and art lovers: news about major art competitions and exhibitions, interviews with artists, techniques and tips for art and business.
https://makingamark.blogspot.co.uk/ |
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ART BUSINESS INFO. FOR ARTISTS
Also from Katherine Tyrrell, an invaluable Information Portal providing a compendium of resources about the art business for artists. It helps artists learn how to do better at being business-like, marketing and selling their art and looking after their financial security.
https://www.artbusinessinfo.com/ |
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ARTQUEST
The Artquest programme at University of the Arts London has supported professional visual artists in London and beyond since 2001. Initially providing predominantly online advice and information for visual artists about their careers, the programme has broadened to include internships, graduate studio and research residencies, legal advice, artist career case studies, international studio exchange, mentoring, discounts, publications and debates alongside a 1,500+ page advice website.
https://www.artquest.org.uk/ |
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ALYSON STANFIELD’S ART BIZ BLOG
Alyson Stanfield is a leading artist coach working with artists across the world. We hear great things about her paid-for courses but her blog is always full of useful and inspiring information.
https://www.artbizblog.com/ |
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THE ABUNDANT ARTIST
The Abundant Artist has hundreds of free blog posts, podcast episodes, and instructional videos on selling art online. The members-only area shows a curated series of tutorials on how to get started selling art online, and how to cut through the noise and figure out which online sales options will work best for you.
https://theabundantartist.com/ |
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a-n THE ARTISTS INFORMATION COMPANY
a-n is the largest artists’ membership organisation in the UK with over 21,000 members. They support artists and those who work with them in many practical ways, acting on behalf of the membership and the visual arts sector to improve artists’ livelihoods.
https://www.a-n.co.uk |
