Which artists inspire you? We posted this question on our Instagram on 9th July 2021, here are the answers offered by our followers: Francis bacon, H R GIGER Paula Rego. Stanley Spencer. Sean Scully Guy Denning, Jodie King, Max Ernst Monet and Hockney, endlessly. Marina Abramovic, Rebecca Warren, and Artemisia Gentileschi to name a fewContinue reading “QUESTION 16”
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QUESTION 15
Do you ever worry that sharing your art/ideas on social media can lead to being copied? We posted this question on our Instagram on 29th June 2021, here are the answers offered by our followers: Yep, had it happen to me. I think it depends on the circumstance. If your work inspires somebody to tryContinue reading “QUESTION 15”
Art in the Archives
Learn about Wigan Borough’s art history and create your own art with the help of guest artists Anna and Klaire. Join us in Leigh Town Hall for 6 fantastic Art in the Archives sessions. Anna and Klaire will spend each week delivering a lecture about the life and work of artists connected to Wigan BoroughContinue reading “Art in the Archives”
QUESTION 14
Can you become a successful artist with no formal training? We posted this question on our Instagram on 18th June 2021, here are the answers offered by our followers: Absolutely 👏 Some of my favourite artists are successful “outsider artists” like Morton Bartlett, Judith Scott, and Sam Doyle 🙌 Yes. You simply redefine ‘success’….🙌 YES.Continue reading “QUESTION 14”
QUESTION 13
How much consideration do you put into the materials you use? We posted this question on our Instagram on 11th June 2021, here are the answers offered by our followers: I am freakin’ obsessed with materials, but also a bit disloyal as I want to try EVERYTHING! 😂 But I don’t know if I thinkContinue reading “QUESTION 13”
On/Line!
An exhibition of works created during lockdown by TERM art class participants.10th – 26th June 2021, Wigan STEAM, 9 Hope Street, The Galleries, WN1 1QF Visit the Wigan STEAM website for more information about opening times and planning your visit.
QUESTION 12
What are the best, more effective ways, of trying to sell your art? (Online shop, ie Etsy, or via Instagram, or some other means) We posted this question on our Instagram on 2nd June 2021, here are the answers offered by our followers: As a starting point… I have managed to sell prints of myContinue reading “QUESTION 12”
QUESTION 11
What advice do you have for an artist just starting to apply for exhibitions? We posted this question on our Instagram on 28th May 2021, here are the answers offered by our followers: A few tips: Take well lit pictures of your work on neutral background. Have a few different versions of your artist statementContinue reading “QUESTION 11”
QUESTION 10
Artist statements; art speak, plain language or both? We posted this question on our Instagram on 26th May 2021, here are the answers offered by our followers: Either is fine, as long as it seems genuine. (Quite how ‘genuine’ appears authentic is another thing!) Plain! Probably why I don’t get anywhere. I prefer a mixtureContinue reading “QUESTION 10”
QUESTION 9
How do artists feel about paying to enter exhibitions or open calls? We posted this question on our Instagram on 21st May 2021, here are the answers offered by our followers: As someone unwaged, I have an issue with bigger organisations charging, I literally can’t afford them. I do appreciate shows cost to stage butContinue reading “QUESTION 9”
ARTIST DISCUSS & TERM ART CLASSES 