Arts

Networking events and one-to-one surgeries for artists

At Rochester Art Gallery and Craft Case we are committed to supporting the work and professional development of artists and makers.

As a satellite partner in the arc scheme, we provide free advice and networking opportunities for artists in the south-east. The aim of arc is to develop a strong network of artists and to encourage the sharing of information and ideas. Partner organisations include:

• The De La Warr Pavilion;
• Fabrica;
• The Lightbox;
• Modern Art Oxford;
• OVADA;
• South Hill Park;
• Turner Contemporary.

You can find more information about arc, including information about forthcoming surgeries and events in the south-east and a biography of artist advisor Lee Simmons at www.aspex.org.uk/arc/surgeries.htm.

Free professional development for artists and makers in Medway

Book now, as places are limited.

One-to-one and group surgeries with arc artist advisor Lee Simmons

Artists and makers can use these sessions to gain feedback on their work or to discuss any aspect of career development, fund-raising, making proposals or a particular project. One-to-one surgeries usually last 45 minutes and must be booked in advance.

Group surgeries provide peer critique, the opportunity to talk about your practice with other artists, share ambitions, experiences and future aspirations. When attending a group surgery, please bring along examples of your work to share with the group (for example your portfolio, images or artwork). These surgeries can vary in length. Group surgeries may focus on a particular area of interest, details of which will be advertised in advance.

Please note that these sessions are not available for students.

The next one-to-one surgery sessions are on Friday, 19 March at:

• 10am;
• 11am;
• 12noon;
• 2pm;
• 3pm.

at Rochester Art Gallery and Craft Case.

To book a surgery email resource@aspex.org.uk or phone +44 (0)23 9277 8080

When booking a surgery, you will be asked to provide a brief summary of what you would like to discuss, together with a current CV, artists' statement and four images of your current work.

You can also follow arc on Twitter at www.twitter.com/arcteam or be friends with arc on Facebook www.facebook.com/arc.centre.

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