National agencies that provide professional development and other support services:
Acme Run studios and residencies in London but also have a downloadable national studios list. www.acme.org.uk
a-n The Artists Information Company. For and about professional visual artists and their practice. www.a-n.co.uk
Artquest. Containing the artlaw archive and the London Almanac, aimed mainly, but not exclusively, at artists practicing or exhibiting in London. www.artquest.org.uk
Artsadmin provides a comprehensive management service and unique national resource for contemporary artists who cross the spectrum of new theatre, dance, music, live art and mixed media work. www.artsadmin.co.uk
The Arts Catalyst The Arts Catalyst's mission is to extend, promote and activate a fundamental shift in the dialogue between art and science and its perception by the public. www.artscatalyst.org
Artupdate.com lets you know what's going on everywhere, includes a downloadable bi-monthly London gallery guide. www.artupdate.com
Axis Axis is the national online resource for information about contemporary art and artists, with a directory of over 2000 current practising artists in the UK a series of programmes designed to keep you up-to-date with current developments in contemporary British art. www.axisweb.org
Commissions East is a visual arts development agency that works with artists and commissioners to create innovative visual arts projects that place artists’ work at the heart of everyday life. www.commissionseast.org.uk
Engage is a leading international association for gallery educators, artist educators and other arts and education professionals. www.engage.org
Foundation for Woman's Art is a networking, administrative and educational organisation which has as its core activity the promotion of women artists. www.fwa-uk.org
Matt Roberts Arts is a not-for-profit organisation which is dedicated towards aiding creative practitioners: artists, designers, photographers etc.. at all stages of their career in developing their practice, and professional skills.
www.mattroberts.org.uk
Midwest aims to support regional, national and international collaboration and communication and provides a platform for artists and visual arts professionals to communicate with each other to develop initiatives and share experience. www.midwest.org.uk
Own-It Own It is a new service which offers free intellectual property advice for London's creative people. (Non-Londoners are allowed to look though) www.own-it.org
Visual Artists Ireland Visual Artists Ireland is an all Ireland body for professional visual artists. It provides services, facilities and resources for artists, initiates artistic projects and publications and acts as an advocate on behalf of individual artists. The organisation was established in 1980 and has a current membership of over 1,400 artists www.visualartists.ie
Updated [03/05/07]
