Training for Visual Artists

Felicity Withers - Glass beads

Escalator Visual Arts
If you are an artist based in the East of England, at a pivotal stage in your career, and want a credible context in which to develop your work, then Escalator Visual Arts could help you on your way. "We are looking for promising artists with the potential to reach the top." Escalator Visual Arts is an Arts Council England, East initiative led by Commissions East in partnership with the region's visual arts organisations and galleries. It aims to discover, support and invest in talent. You can find out more about Escalator Visual Arts by contacting Commissions East on 01223 356882 or by visiting http://www.commissionseast.org.uk/


Essential Artists Training - EAT
Developed by Commissions East and delivered with the support of Business Link for Cambridgeshire, EAT is tailored for visual artists. It will provide you with:
skills to manage your money (particularly in relation to setting-up in business, self-employment and tax)
strategies to raise your profile and reach galleries, commissioners, dealers and the public
techniques to improve the presentation of yourself and your work
a structure to help you reach your goals
EAT is open to artists living or working in the East of England (Beds, Cambs, Essex, Herts, Norfolk and Suffolk). All the sessions are free, and will be held throughout the Autumn in venues around the East of England. Contact: Business Link on 01480 846 415 for more details and visit http://www.commissionseast.org.uk/ or http://www.cambs.businesslink.co.uk/


Masters Degree in Printmaking at Cambridge School of Art
We are looking for individuals with an enquiring and energetic attitude who are committed to extending their creative and professional practice. Our superb printmaking facilities provide exciting opportunities for you to develop your existing practice through a broad range of traditional and new print media.
You may also wish to visit the School website at www.apu.ac.uk/art/artschool.phtml
MA Printmaking is located at www.apu.ac.uk/ruskin/en/home/faculties/alss/deps/art/courses_2006_7/
Please contact Nick Devison, Subject Leader MA Printmaking nick.devison@anglia.ac.uk