Out of SPACE – Details, episodes & analysis

This episode is focussed on ‘how to show your work’ and is one of two practical ‘how to’ guides (the other focuses on ‘how to carry on practising’). 

Showing work usually means engaging with a gallery but negotiating the world of galleries can be very confusing for emerging artists (and established artists to be honest), as there are so many different categories and sub-categories such as commercial, not-for profit, institutional, artist-run, hire spaces etc, all with their own ways of working. For many artists gallery representation is a sought-after validation of their status. But can we have a successful career without this? If we do work with a gallery how much commission should we expect to pay on the works we sell? And if we don't, how do we figure out the price we should sell our work at? To discuss these questions, Cathy is joined by artist Hannah Brown and curator / gallerist Kristian Day. 

The experiences, views, opinions and recommendations presented in the podcast are the speakers’ own. The content does not constitute professional, financial or legal advice from SPACE and any reliance on it is at the listener’s own risk.

Out of SPACE is a podcast series produced by SPACE, London’s largest artist studios provider. To learn more about the artists taking part, and for further resources, please visit the What’s On section of SPACE’s website at www.spacestudios.org.uk

This episode is one of two practical ‘how to’ guides (the other will look specifically at how to show your work). Together with artists Milly Peck and Luke Burton, Cathy explores the things we can seek out, do, and engage with, that will move our career forward and bring our work to the attention of the artworld, and very importantly allow us time, space (and motivation) to develop as an artist. 

The experiences, views, opinions and recommendations presented in the podcast are the speakers’ own. The content does not constitute professional, financial or legal advice from SPACE and any reliance on it is at the listener’s own risk.

Out of SPACE is a podcast series produced by SPACE, London’s largest artist studios provider. To learn more about the artists taking part, and for further resources, please visit the What’s On section of SPACE’s website at www.spacestudios.org.uk

This episode of Out of Space’s Care series is all about the themes and sources of information that come together to inspire and make an artwork what it is. We are going to be looking at this from the very particular position of copyright, and consider how this works in practical terms, alongside some more conceptual ideas around inspiration, remakes, reproduction, fakes, copies and authenticity.

To discuss this fascinating subject, we welcome two guests: visual artist Hugh Mendes and art collector and art and intellectual property lawyer Jon Sharples. 

Further reading and references  from this episode:

• Richard Prince case: https://www.artnews.com/art-in-america/features/richard-prince-wins-major-victory-in-landmark-copyright-suit-59404/
• Luc Tymans case: https://news.artnet.com/art-world/luc-tuymans-plagiarism-settlement-337045 
• Work of Elaine Sturtevant: http://www.artnet.com/artists/sturtevant/
• Watch John as part of a copyright infringement session, organised by Block 336 here: https://block336.com/events/artists-legal-rights-sessions-copyright-infringement/
• L’image volee, exhibition at the Prada Foundation https://www.fondazioneprada.org/project/limage-volee/?lang=en

To learn more about the artists taking part, and for further resources, please visit the What’s On section of SPACE’s website.

In this episode of Out of Space’s Care series we are looking at the creative process and considering if making good art means taking less care - that is thinking less, relying on instinct and letting things happen. 

This theme brings to mind something Jean Dubuffet wrote about art brut (or outsider art as it has come to be known) and in particular the untutored artists he was inspired by: 

‘Those works created from solitude and from pure and authentic creative impulses – where the worries of competition, acclaim and social promotion do not interfere – are, because of these very facts, more precious than the productions of professionals.’ 

To discuss creativity and artmaking we have two artists who both work with paint in very different ways, Jennifer Campbell and Erin Lawlor.

To learn more about the artists taking part, and for further resources, please visit the What’s On section of SPACE’s website at www.spacestudios.org.

In the series' fourth episode, Cathy is in conversation with artist Mimei Thompson and consultant Registrar Daniel Smernicki. Together they take a deep dive into how we should care after our artworks, and what happens after they leave the studio.

Further reading and references  from this episode:

• Preservation Equipment Limited – Conservation materials and tools. - https://www.preservationequipment.com/
• Conservation by Design – Conservation-grade storage and archival solutions: https://www.cxdinternational.com/
• The A-N Contracts Toolkit - https://www.a-n.co.uk/resource/the-artists-contracts-toolkit/
• Artquest - https://www.artquest.org.uk/artlaw/ 
• It’s never too early to plan what will happen to your work in the long-term. https://www.art360foundation.org.uk/

In this episode, Cathy is joined by artists Harold Offeh and Rhiannon Salisbury. Together, they talk about using the body as a medium and starting point for making art, and to what extent we should practice care  when making and exhibiting work that has controversial or provocative content. 

In this episode, Cathy is joined by a-n The Artists Information Company's CEO Julie Lomax and artist filmmaker and SPACE Artist awardee Reman Sadani. 

Together, they discuss artist opportunities, advocating for artist fees, how to price your artwork and the importance of online presence. 

References from this episode:

• Res Artis: Worldwide Network of Arts Residencies: https://resartis.org/
• a-n Paying Artists Campaign: http://www.payingartists.org.uk/
• a-n Artist Fees Toolkit: https://www.itool.co.uk/fees/

For more information about SPACE, please visit www.spacestudios.org.uk

For Out of SPACE's first episode, Cathy is joined by artists Katherine Tulloh and Emily Speed. 
Together they discuss the peaks and troughs of being an artist parent and how motherhood has influenced their practice, as well as co-curating and exhibiting work with children.  

Further reading from this episode:
Mother Reader: Essential Writings on Motherhood by Moyra Davey

For more information about SPACE, please visit www.spacestudios.org.uk

Trigger warning: This episode deals with issues around mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know are feeling emotionally distressed, you can contact Samaritans where help is available for anyone struggling to cope and provide a safe place to talk 24 hours a day. Links to other organisations who offer support can be found in this episode's description.

In this episode of the Care Series, we are looking at mental resilience with a focus on the very particular challenges that artists face in maintaining good mental health. Cathy is in discussion with artist filmmaker Billy Dosanjh and physiologist and sleep and energy expert Dr. Nerina Ramlakhan.

Out of SPACE is a podcast series produced by SPACE, London’s largest artist studios provider. To learn more about the artists taking part, and for further resources, please visit the What’s On section of SPACE’s website at www.spacestudios.org.uk

The experiences, views, opinions and recommendations presented in the podcast are the speakers’ own. The content does not constitute professional, financial or legal advice from SPACE and any reliance on it is at the listener’s own risk.

LINKS AND RESOURCES

Samaritans is available for anyone struggling to cope and provide a safe place to talk 24 hours a day.
Phone: 116 123
Visit the Samaritans website

SOS Silence of Suicide provides a listening service For children and adults who need emotional support, understanding, compassion & kindness.
Phone: 0300 102 0505
Visit the SOS Silence of Suicide website

Shout is a 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone struggling to cope and in need of immediate help.
Text SHOUT to 85258
Visit the Shout website here

PAPYRUS offer support, practical advice and information to young people considering suicide and can offer help if you’re concerned about someone you know.
Phone: 0800 068 41 41
Visit the Papyrus website

CALM, the campaign against living miserably is a suicide prevention charity that offers free, anonymous and confidential support via their helpline and webchat for anyone who is in crisis.
Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (daily 5pm-midnight)
Visit the CALM website

Lifeline provides support to people suffering distress or despair in Northern Ireland, regardless of age or district.
Phone: 0808 808 8000 (24 hours a day)
Visit the Lifeline website

Community Advice & Listening Line offers emotional support and information on mental health and related matters to people in Wales.
Phone: 0800 132 737 (24/7) or text "help" to 81066
Visit the Community Advice & Listening Line website

Breathing Space offers a confidential phone and web based service for people in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.
Phone: 0800 83 85 87 (Mon-Thu 6pm-2am, weekends 24 hours).
A BSL service is also available via the website.
Visit the Breathing Space website

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide exists to meet the needs and break the isolation of those bereaved by the suicide of a close relative or friend.
Visit the Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide website

Artists Delaine Le Bas and Katriona Beales discuss how they measure artistic success and the realities of maintaining a career, building a track record and getting paid. They also consider the impacts of motherhood, gender and cultural heritage on their practices, and whether unionising might be one key to survival for artists. Hosted by artist and curator Cathy Lomax.

Recorded remotely in August 2022.

The experiences, views, opinions and recommendations presented in the podcast are the speakers’ own. The content does not constitute professional, financial or legal advice from SPACE or a-n and any reliance on it is at the listener’s own risk.

LINKS AND RESOURCES

SPACE

a-n

Delaine Le Bas 

Katriona Beales

Cathy Lomax

Artists' Union England 

a-n Artist Bursaries 2022-23

Paying Artists

Free legal and tax helpline for a-n members  

a-n Guidance on fees and day rates for visual artists

Setting up as self employed