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What is Visual Arts South West?

We connect artists and organisations across the region with the resources they need to thrive.

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Arts Organising

Future Proof, Ep 3: Worlds and Futures made Possible through Practice

Robert Leckie (Director, Spike Island) hosts a conversation with the Brunswick Club and Simon Sheikh on the value, meaning, and impact of space.

Is the future of the art market online?

The Art Newspaper podcast discusses the future of the art market as galleries and auction houses remain closed and art fairs have been cancelled.

Rachel Dobbs on Insurance for Freelancers

Rachel Dobbs shares a range of useful tools and resources from the perspective of a serial freelancer.

Impact of COVID-19 on Visual Arts Workers: Survey Summary

Following emergency sector support measures announced in March, CVAN and Earthen Lamp developed a survey on the pandemic’s impact on creative practice

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Installation

Exhibitions

A Folk Art Tradition

This exhibition explores the theme of ‘Folk’ art found in the Burton Art Gallery and Museum’s ceramic collections.

The Folk Archive — Jeremy Deller & Alan Kane

Opening on October 6, ‘Folk Archive’ by Turner Prize winner Jeremy Deller and Alan Kane. The show is a vibrant, visual account of contemporary popular

Seaside: Photographed

A major exhibition that examines the relationship between photographers, photography and the British seaside from the 1850s to present day.

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What’s On Near You

Discover what makes the South West extraordinary. Explore the latest exhibitions, workshops and happenings where you are.

Opportunities

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Moving Image

Commission

Film editor

We’re seeking a film editor to create four short films for students aged 11 – 14 who are studying the British Empire and/or the 1947 Partition of India.

Call for Entries: Science Photographer of the Year 2020

Enter your images of science in action and be in with a chance of having your work exhibited at Manchester Science Festival 2021.

Maureen Attrill Bursary

Applications are now open for a bursary of up to £1,250 to support a research project linked to The Box’s permanent art collections.

Become a Somerset Art Works Trustee

We are looking for a dynamic new trustee who is dedicated to developing the visual arts.

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CREDIT

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Join VASW for free and start sharing your visual arts events, job listings and opportunities with individuals and collectives across the SW and beyond

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Editorial

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Sculpture

Comment

Privilege Feeds Privilege: On the Toppling of Edward Colston and What Came Next

Bristol based Savinder Bual, artist, and Angie Bual, Artistic Director of Trigger Stuff, share their thoughts on Marc Quinn’s statue of Jen Reid.

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22/07/20

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Savinder Bual and Angie Bual

A Contextualization of My Response to Marc Quinn’s Statue of Jen Reid

Sutapa Biswas reflects on the events that led to the removal of the Edward Colston statue in Bristol and comments on Marc Quinn’s statue of Jen Reid.

‘Sharing and Support’ with Somerset Art Works

Paul Newman of SAW looks back on recent ‘Develop and Create your Project’ session and the ways in which these workshops help members develop ideas.

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Larry Achiampong: Reliquary 2

The Folk Archive — Jeremy Deller & Alan Kane

Hannah Catherine Jones: Owed to Humana

Denzil Forrester, Itchin & Scratchin

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