Visual arts news

Banksy piece spotted in Sussex

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:54:36 +0100

Rumours have sparked that there is a new Banksy piece on a beach in Sussex.

Art Fund supports Welsh acquisition

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:13:07 +0100

The Art Fund has helped the National Museum Wales to purchase an important 18th century piece.

Frink sculpture in Leeds

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:09:37 +0100

A major sculpture work has been put on acquired by Leeds Art Gallery.

Ben Uri acquires Grosz

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:05:35 +0100

London's Ben Uri Gallery has acquired a "dramatic" watercolour by a German artist.

Security 'important for art galleries'

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:55:47 +0100

Art galleries have been urged to improve their security following high-profile robberies.

Fourth plinth proposals unveiled

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:36:30 +0100

Creative contemporary artworks have been put shortlisted for the position.

Glasgow Boys 'curator's choice'

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:04:48 +0100

Curator Jean Walsh has explored the highlights of an exhibition at the Kelvingrove.

Wildlife images released

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:36:14 +0100

Two of the Environment Wildlife Photographer of the Year images have been revealed.

Tax exemption for creative skills

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:00:11 +0100

People who are developing their creative career through an apprenticeship do not have to pay council tax.

AQ plots cultural recovery

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:16:55 +0100

The Arts Quarter has launched its third survey concerning the impact of the recession on the arts.

Gotch piece acquired by Falmouth

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:59:26 +0100

Falmouth Art Gallery has acquired a piece of work by Thomas Cooper Gotch.

Pensioners encouraged to join arts

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:13:56 +0100

A programme has been launched to encourage older people in Northern Ireland to take part in the arts.

Art fair galleries revealed

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:11:23 +0100

The galleries which are to participate in the Manchester Contemporary art fair have been revealed.

Visual art centre launched Durham

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:07:59 +0100

County Durham has launched an innovative centre for the visual arts.

Artists invited to open studios

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:11:20 +0100

From next month, artists are invited to open their studios to the public.

Engage hosts creative networking

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:44:27 +0100

A creative networking event is to be hosted in the north-east of Scotland.

ACE calls for maintained spending

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:36:58 +0100

The Arts Council has said that it will work hard to maintain current levels of investment in the arts.

Creative industries opportunity

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 12:09:37 +0100

An event in Scotland is offering students and non-professionals a way into the sector.

Glasgow arts hub launches

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:57:36 +0100

It will be home a host of visual and performing artists in the area.

Public vote for Lottery arts prize

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:57:46 +0100

The final round of voting is open for the National Lottery Awards.

Eden festival celebrates art

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:09:43 +0100

A major festival in the north-west celebrates local artists.