The Vaizey View

Newsletter started by Ed Vaizey (Lord Vaizey of Didcot, Conservative) when he was opposition spokesman on culture. Sent out every Friday, it provides an easy to read digest of all the essential news of the week in…

https://vaizey.com/newsletter/

Sapience Communications

Public relations, communications, press for artists and arts organisations.

https://www.sapiencecommunications.co.uk/sectors/arts/

Art Working Parents Alliance

Nationwide UK network for parents working in the artworld: mothers, fathers and others. Founded by artists Jo Harrison and Hettie Judah in October 2022. Regional and sector hubs have their own databases and WhatsApp groups. Free…

https://artworkingparents.wordpress.com/

Arts marketing Association freelance directory

Directory of ferelance members of the Arts Marketing Association, working in press, PR, marketing and promotion in the arts.

https://www.a-m-a.co.uk/freelance-directory/

Larkhall Art Club

Not for profit international life drawing club. Models and performance artists pose over Zoom with members around the world. Open to all levels of artists and free to join, with donations encouraged.

https://www.larkhallartclub.com/

International Curators Forum

International peer to peer network for professional development founded by artists and curators. Aims to improve equality and inclusivity within the arts. Projects include commissions, exhibitions, projects, publications and events.

https://www.internationalcuratorsforum.org/

International Sculpture Center

Member organisation to champion the creation and understanding of sculpture and its contribution to society. Members include sculptors, collectors, patrons, architects, developers, journalists, curators, historians, critics, educators, foundries, galleries, and museums.

https://sculpture.org/

Craft Potters Association

Promote members’ work and increases awareness of contemporary studio pottery. Runs Ceramic Review and the Contemporary Ceramic Centre. Includes gallery showing potters and ceramic artists.

https://www.craftpotters.com/

ArtLeaks

Collective platform of artists, curators and art historians that draws attention to cases involving politically active cultural workers and associated campaigns. Seeks to create a strong network of art whistleblowers to support and protect arts workers.

https://art-leaks.org/

Museum as Muck

Museum as Muck is a supportive network for working class museum and gallery people. They define working class as a catch all term for coming from a background with low social (who you know), economic and cultural…

https://museumasmuck.co.uk/

Museums Association

Membership organisation that campaigns for socially engaged museums and a representative workforce.

https://www.museumsassociation.org/

Green Maker Initiative

For craft makers based in the Southwest of England. A network of support and advice for crafts individuals and groups committed to reducing their environmental impact. Makers sign a pledge to improve their environmental actions by committing to:…

https://www.crafts.org.uk/green-maker-initiative

Green Arts Initiative

A network of over 300 Scottish cultural organisations committed to reducing their impact on the climate and environment. It shares knowledge, ideas and experiences of working to reduce climate impacts. Members commit to: Improving environmental efforts each…

https://www.creativecarbonscotland.com/green-arts-initiative/

Green Crafts Initiative

The Green Crafts Initiative is network of people working in the crafts in Scotland who want to contribute to environmental actions within Scotland’s cultural industries. The initiative provides support and advice for people committed to reducing their…

https://www.creativecarbonscotland.com/project/the-green-crafts-initiative/

UAL Climate Emergency Network

Community of staff and students at UAL, Europe’s largest creative higher education institution and host of the Artquest programme. The Network is open to UAL’s 6,000 staff and over 20,000. Projects include assemblies, exhibitions, promotion of…

https://www.arts.ac.uk/about-ual/sustainability/climate-community

Culture Declares Emergency

Movement of individuals and organisations involved in arts and cultural who are declaring a climate and ecological emergency. Built around a group of democratic local community hubs for support and strategy, and resources for action in declaring…

https://www.culturedeclares.org/

Artists Commit

Artists Commit is a loosely organized collective of individuals with a shared commitment to a climate conscious, resilient, and equitable future. The website has free tools and resources to support artists looking to make a positive change for…

https://www.artistscommit.com/

Art in Flux

Platform and network of media artists. A focus on under represented groups such as artists who identify as neurodiverse, from the global majority, LGBTQIA+, and women in technology. Programme also includes talks, exhibitions, performances, workshops and digital…

https://www.artinfluxlondon.com/