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Interesting Organisations
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This is where we can share other interesting projects that are happening around the place. In particular it would be nice to know a point of view from the people who are running the projects and get insight from them… so if you see yourself on here, let us know your thoughts
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Access Space: the UK’s first FREE MEDIA LAB. It’s a place where anyone can come and learn, create and communicate online. Access Space is designed to be as accessible as possible, welcoming beginners as well as experts - and it costs nothing to take part. Access Space makes the prospect of everybody moving from passive comsumer to active participant or producer serious and breaks down the digital divides through free and recycled computers and open source software.
a-n The Artists Information Company: focuses is on articulating the diversity and complexity of contemporary visual arts nowadays, through research, publications and interactive websites. Projects such as Interface (link is www.a-n.co.uk/interface) and Artists talking (www.a-n.co.uk/artists_talking) acknowledge the strategic role communications technology plays in delivering platforms specifically for user-generated critical conversation around visual arts practice and its contexts and environment › Continue reading
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Animarts: The Art of the Animateur: an investigation into the skills and insights required of artists to work effectively in schools and communities. Based on a series of action research projects undertaken by a cross-disciplinary team of artists and teachers, supported by Guidhall School of Music + Drama and Lift (formerly the London International Festival of Theatre). A rich report which considers the role of interpersonal skills and competencies - how to ‘be’, effectively, with others, in the context of collaborative creative undertakings - and draws on a range of research sources to support its findings.
Artists Professional Development Network: a UK-wide intelligence and exchange forum for organisations that are pro-actively developing information, advice, training and professional development services for visual and applied artists. APD operates informally, responding to needs by organising networking events and developing joint projects that strategically extend professional development opportunities for artists and trainers.
Oral History: Practical Advice: For those involved in arts projects involving oral history, clear and informed advice on recording devices, microphones, how to create the best interviewing environment, how best to structure questions and how to think about your manner during an interview.
mailout: national bi-monthly magazine for participation in the arts. mailout is the only national organisation with the purpose of supporting, advocating and developing participatory arts work in all art forms and a wide range of social and community contexts. › Continue reading
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