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Artsadmin is a UK-based organisation founded in 1979 by , MBE and , providing project management, producing, support and resources for artists working in the fields of performance, dance, live art and mixed media work. Artsadmin has established a range of new opportunities for artists with a bursary and mentoring scheme, a creative support service, engagement programme and a public programme at Toynbee Studios.
Formation | 1979 |
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Founder | Judith Knight and Seonaid Stewart |
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Website | artsadmin |
Based at Toynbee Studios in East London, Artsadmin offers rehearsal studios and workspaces for artists. The building was refurbished in 2006[1] and includes six rehearsal and performance spaces, eight office spaces occupied by artists, companies and arts organisations, and an Arts Bar & Café.
Directors Gil Lloyd and Judith Knight received MBEs for their services to the arts in the New Years Honours 2008.
Artsadmin works with promoters, producers and other arts organisations in the UK and internationally to develop audiences for the work of its artists, and with other partner organisations on the development of support schemes and resources for artists.[2] The organisation is funded predominantly through an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation grant.
Artsadmin has run a bi-annual festival exploring climate change through art called 2 Degrees since 2009.[3][4]
Artsadmin delivers the Arts Council's Unlimited project with Shape Arts, a programme of support for Deaf and disabled artists.[5]
Gill Lloyd left Artsadmin after 32 years and Deborah Chadbourn joined Artsadmin as Executive Director in 2018. Artsadmin celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2019 and Judith Knight stepped down as Director after 40 years, with Róise Goan joining as Artistic Director.
Directors[]
Deborah Chadbourn, Executive Director
Róise Goan, Artistic Director
Bursary Recipients[]
2018-19
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2016-17
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2014-15
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2010
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2007
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2006
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Artists they work with[]
- Anna-Maria Nabirye and Annie Saunders
- Amy Sharrocks
- Cade & MacAskill
- Caroline Wright
- Chris Dobrowolski
- Clare Patey
- Curious
- Lady Unchained
- METIS
- Rosemary Lee
- Stacy Makishi
- Station House Opera
- Tania El Khoury
- Gary Stevens
- Tim Spooner
- YARA + DAVINA
References[]
- ^ Gardner, Lyn (2007-02-27). "We should cherish Arts Admin". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2019-02-02.
- ^ Heddon, Deirdre; Klein, Jennie (2012-12-07). Histories and practices of live art. Heddon, Deirdre, 1969-, Klein, Jennie. Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire. ISBN 978-1137272317. OCLC 915154855.
- ^ "Climate change", The Two Degrees Dangerous Limit for Climate Change, Routledge, 2015-09-16, pp. 107–118, doi:10.4324/9781315768892-9, ISBN 9781315768892
- ^ London, Artsadmin Toynbee Studios 28 Commercial Street. "Artsadmin and the Environment". Artsadmin. Retrieved 2019-02-22.
- ^ "INTERVIEW: Paul Bonham of Arts Council England". www.attitudeiseverything.org.uk. Retrieved 2019-02-22.
External links[]
- Arts in the United Kingdom