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'Amaraun'

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As I said in my first email, I am really happy to see that  this year is already shaping up to be busy and exciting.  This time I am letting you know that I am talking about  'Amaraun' with the artist Tim Cousins. Tim has been  holding his 'In Conversation....' series for some time.  would love to see you there if you can make it.   Gather at the APT Gallery at 5.15pm and we will  be escorted to Tims studio. APT Gallery, Creekside, Deptford SE8 4SA 020 8694 8344 or contact me directly  alexharley@btinternet.com http://www.aptstudios.org

The fourth "Future of the Arts" Conference

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We are writing to let you know that the fourth "Future of the Arts" Conference is being held on  Saturday 23 February  between  1.00-5.30pm   in  TUC Congress House , 23-28 Great Russell St,London WC1B 3LS. This event is being hosted by the London, South-East and Eastern Region of the TUC and is being organised in conjunction with the "Show Culture Some Love" campaign. The main aim of the conference is to look at arts funding - how it is funded, how much funding should be made available and what funding should be spent on. Our guest speakers will include politicians, academics, trade unionists and those who work in the sector. As ever, we will make time for speakers from any ongoing disputes/campaigns that are taking place - and we will have some artistic input from "Poetry on the Picket Line". Full details will be published in due course. (1)  Opening Session : 1.00pm-2.30pm (2)  Break : 2.30pm-3.00pm (3)  Workshops : 3.00pm-4.30pm (

Arit Crit (including Alexandra Hartley)

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This year is shaping up to be  busy and exciting. T o start off the new year, I am delighted to be part of this discussion forum organised by the artist Claire  McDermott. I would love to see  you there if you can make it.  Right at the bottom it says 'bring your own work' so if it  isn’t too large, please feel free to bring something to discuss.

Call for artists! RWA Sculpture Open Exhibition

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Call for artists! RWA Sculpture Open Exhibition Submissions open 3 Jan - 7 Feb Calling all artists! Don’t miss your chance to take part in the RWA Sculpture Open Exhibition 2019. The event provides an opportunity for artists at any stage of their career to showcase their work alongside big names from the art world, and to present their work to the many keen art buyers who attend our Open Exhibitions. We welcome submissions from  sculptors of any background, working in any medium , and encourage both  freestanding and wall-based sculptural works . The Sculpture Open Exhibition reflects the RWA’s ongoing commitment to championing world-class art in the region and creating opportunities for new and emerging talent. To submit, login to our OESS system  here. This year’s selection panel comprises of internationally-known sculptors  Ann Christopher RA ,  Daphne Wright  and  Kate MccGwire , Artistic Director of  New Art Centre at Roche Court  Stephen Feeke and RWA Academicians