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Self Assembly is a talks programme
providing practical advice and case studies on different aspects of a visual artist's or craftsperson's career.
This roaming talks programme, aiming to visit as wide a range and geographic spread of London's art organisations as possible, provides practical insight into different elements of an artists practice. Each talk comprises a general introduction to the topic in hand and a case study, presented by a practising artist, using their career as inspiration. Each talk is also recorded and made available on this page for the benefit of artists and craftspeople anywhere in the world.
Self Assembly talks for 2010 are being programmed now: for information on when booking for these becomes available, join our e-letter mailing list.
Each session includes an introduction to Artquest and a general introduction to the topic by Artquest staff. If you would like to suggest a topic for Self Assembly, please email Russell Martin with your comments.
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Self Assembly - Artists Rates of Pay
Monday 16 November 2009 at London Printworks Trust
Covering artists rates of pay, including a presentation by practicing visual artist and events organiser Alex Julyan.
Self Assembly - Contracts
Monday 28 September 2009 at Kew Studios
Focussed on contracts for artists and included a presentation by solicitor Giles Dixon, director of the Contracts Store.
Self Assembly - Peer mentoring and support
Saturday 20 June 2009 at Camden Arts Centre
Presentations on peer mentoring and support, including a presentation by William Clifford, who took part in Artquest's 2008 Forum project.
Self Assembly - Self Promotion
Monday 6 April 2009 at London Print Studio
Looking at self promotion for artists, including case studies by artist Gordon Cheung.
Self Assembly - Funding
Thursday 19 February 2009 at the Hackney Wick Community Training Centre
Focussing on different forms of funding artistic projects and practice. Curator Hannah Liley presented case studies from her own curatorial practice and gave practical advice on approaching and securing funding.
I found the talk extremely interesting and helpful. Clearly a lot of thought had gone in to presenting us with just the right sort of information. ... It was exactly what was wanted, very well thought out and clearly presented. It will certainly transform my own approach to making applications for funding.
It has given me plenty of sources and impetus to look for funding for future projects.
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