Networks for Artists Who Educate
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Networks for Artists who Educate
25 January 2011Kate Martin
The Edinburgh Gallery Education Forum
Contents
• Why do we need networks?• Successful models in Scotland, UK
and Worldwide• What might artists need from an
artists network?• What might educators need from an
artists network?
Why?
• To improve EGEF’s access to artists for education work
• To address gaps in arts education provision in Scotland
• To act on recent opportunities presented by Creative Scotland/engage research and changes in CEC structure
•Improve numbers of educators
•Simplify searching
•Allow better communication
•Provide a platform
Improving EGEF’s Access to Artist Educators
Address Gaps in Arts Education Provision in Scotland
•Lack of communication between arts organisations and schools/other community groups•No Scottish directory of artists that is accessible by schools or the general public•No free central hub of information for professional development, employment or training opportunities for artist educators in Scotland
Recent Opportunities BOP report - “Mapping of Training Opportunities for Teaching Artists” recommended • A central teaching artist database managed by a lead network
Changes within CEC
•EGEF has £2000 to go towards developing the role of Cultural Ambassadors in Schools•Development of the Creativity Portal
What Might Artists Need from an Artists Network?
•Specific information•Access
•To peers•To employers•To opportunities•To the site itself
•Representation
What Might Educators Need from an Artists Network?
•Specific info•Access
•To peers•To artists•To opportunities•To the site itself
•Assurance
Successful Models in Scotland, UK and
Worldwide
Current Networks in Scotland - Central Station
Current Networks UK - engage Educator Locator
Current Network UK - AXIS
Current Network UK - a-n Networking Artists Networks
Current Network UK - National Society for Education in Art and Design
Current/Previous Network UK - Arts Council Wales
Current Network Ireland - Visual Artists Ireland’s “Common Room”
Current Network Worldwide - National Association for the Visual Arts (Australia)
Current Networks USA - National Art Education Association
Current Network - USA - Maine Arts Commission
Previous Network UK - artscape
Recommendations
• Databases with clear, concise search fields
• Welcome page• Free to search for employers• Free for artists to join• Usability and connectability• Relevant information