Professional development: exit velocity

               I have started to experiment with grid backgrounds. This idea has stemmed from the idea of repetition in decor (explained further in studio research). I want the whole of my space for the degree show to have this basic grid design as the background. I have tested this idea whilst working towards submission. I used a black acrylic paint to start with and I realised that it is not compatible with the studio walls. I have asked for advice on other types of paint I could use and I have been advised to use a standard black emulsion paint. I have also been given a sample of strong masking tape which is primarily used for decorative purposes, when I am painting the grid for the degree show I will use this tape instead of normal masking tape. The alternative masking tape is important as it will not let the paint bleed and will provide a more straight edge finish. When installing for the degree show I will test the new materials on a...

So, why are you being asked to give an interview presentation? By asking candidates to deliver an interview presentation as part of the process, the interviewer is looking for proof that you 1. Can do the job, 2. Have strong communication skills, 3. Are organised and 4. Are diligent. Moreover, if you take the time and effort to prepare a presentation that showcases all of the above, you will also demonstrate your commitment to the process and enthusiasm for the role. With this in mind, how can you deliver the best interview presentation possible? 1. Prove you can do the job One of the reasons you have been asked to give a presentation in your interview is so that the interviewer can feel confident in your ability to do the job at hand. You, therefore, need to use the presentation to demonstrate just that. Where do you even start? Understand the task:  Before you do anything else, make sure you are absolutely clear on what you are being asked to do and what question you are...

You’ve heard it before, but it bears repeating:  social media  is here to stay! It is changing the way the art world works and how people are buying art. Perhaps you’re aware of the opportunity, and you’re giving it your best effort. You log into Facebook and share your latest work. You tweet every other day. But, it hasn’t been giving you the results you expected. You get discouraged. You do even less with social media. Does this sound familiar?  Here are some common reasons that artists struggle with social media and how to overcome them: 1. “I Don’t Know What to Write” You probably think authors and poets have it easy when it comes to social media. They always know what to say, right? That may be true, but visual artists actually have the advantage. In recent years, led by the popularity of Pinterest, social media has been trending away from words towards images. According to new Twitter data, tweets with images are 35% more likely to be shared than text-only ...

Studios Available! Get in touch…   Caustic Coastal has 17 studio spaces available in our new warehouse at Unit 2, Regents Trading Estate, Oldfield Road, Salford.  15 purpose built studios are housed in the main warehouse space and 2 pre-existing spaces underneath the gallery space.  Applications for our studios can be made using the form below. All studios in the warehouse space include 3m high 12mm MDF walls, and all apart from the double include storage racking which the studios are built around reaching 5m high. The warehouse has skylights alongside bright energy efficient lighting across the whole space. Large warehouse doors allow access with vans or lorries and there is free car parking in our courtyard. We also have a small kitchenette and toilet underneath the gallery space. All warehouse studios are open plan and open topped format accessed via lockable doors from the warehouse gallery with 24 hour access. Studio shares are welcome if you are...

Found on Gumtree Description Please note - this is a shared space - the whole space is not available. It is a shared studio.  Shared studio/office Space in Manchester City Centre - close to NQ and Victoria, sharing with other freelancers and creatives and a great alternative to working from home!  There's enough space for a desk and some storage so the space it's a bargain at £75 per month with everything included. You’re welcome to make it your own and set it up how you choose.  We are looking for someone friendly and sociable. You would be sharing with 4 others. We are a textile designer, illustrator, gardener and director. We are looking for someone wanting to use the space full time (ish) in order to maintain a sociable atmosphere, ideally at least 3 days a week. We have a friendly studio Labrador who comes in most days so must be happy around dogs.  There’s a separate kitchen and toilet, phone intercom system on each floor and 24 hour access via codes doo...

Vernon mill artist studios STUDIO ENQUIRIES KIZZY SAWAR  Email: kizzy@vernonmill.co.uk  Mobile: 07791111110  To rent an individual studio it is firstly necessary to join the waiting list, for which a (refundable) deposit of £50 is required. When you progress to the top of the list, you will be contacted when a studio becomes vacant. The studio spaces on the 3rd and 4th floors vary in size; some have windows and some do not but generally they all have a rent of £57.50 per calendar month. Waiting time for a studio also varies, depending on the length of the waiting list at the time of joining. There is also no way of predicting which exact studio will be offered when the time comes. It is always recommended that you visit the mill before taking a decision to rent a studio. GENERAL ENQUIRES AND SHARED STUDIO SPACES JOAN BRADLEY  Email: joan@joanbradley.com  Mobile: 07796605724  There are 2 large studios split into 8 shared spaces and the rent for these is...

Market place studios supports recent graduates from Manchester school of art. These studios unfortunately would not be an option for me, however, they do still offer courses to all artists:  What's on at Marketplace Studios Short Course Who are you and what are you selling? 28 May 6pm - 8pm More details Short Course Fake it til you make it 4 Jun 6pm - 8pm More details Short Course Developing Creative Workshops 11 Jun 6pm - 8pm More details Short Course Understanding Pricing and Finance for Beginners 18 Jun 6pm - 8pm More details Short Course Branding and Social Media 25 Jun 6pm - 9pm More details

ABOUT AWOL Studios is a buzzing, creative hub in the heart of Ancoats. Providing flexible, affordable space for your studio, workshop or office is our mission. With 84 units ranging from 85 sq ft to over 800 sq ft we’ve got spaces to suit everyone. Our philosophy is very simple; we’re here to accommodate and support creatives from all backgrounds, no matter what discipline, practice or level of experience. AWOL is home to fine artists, fashion designers, tattooists, filmmakers, writers, jewellers, theatre performers, sculptors, photographers and many more, and we’re proud to provide a safe and secure base for such an extensive network of busy bods. Whether you’re a professional freelancer who needs your own studio to create or an enthusiastic hobbyist who just needs some extra space, AWOL is the best place to do that safely at your own pace. With a laid-back, welcoming attitude and a whole spectrum of other like-minded folks as your neighbours, it’s an artistic community brimming ov...

A Brief History of the Artist’s Studio George Philip LeBourdais Aug 27, 2016 6:13 pm Paul Cézanne’s studio. Photo by Sjaak Kempe, via Flickr. It was 2 a.m. when the skies of Paris opened over Claude Lantier. Dashing through the rain, the gifted but impatient painter arrived at his studio facing the river Seine to discover a young woman seeking shelter from the storm. After weathering the downpour inside—she on the bed, he on the couch—Claude awoke to find the woman asleep, covered in little else but sunlight. Inspired, the artist began to sketch his unconsenting model, quietly, attentively, until she woke herself and discovered him in the act. So begins the 1886 novel  The Masterpiece  by Émile Zola, a fictional portrait of a tortured  Impressionist  painter. Drawing on the bohemian trappings of 19th-century Paris, the lives of a number of French artists, and male fantasies that entwine creative tal...