Thursday 11th February
2pm
Online Event
Join this event that brings the visual arts sector together in a campaign that shouts: Art Is Essential
It is a particularly uncertain time for the visual arts as we continue to assess the pandemic’s long-term impacts and start to navigate a new landscape post-Brexit.
United as one voice, we need to come together to be visible throughout 2021 and the run-up to the Government Comprehensive Spending Review to demonstrate that #ArtIsEssential.
Whether you are an artist, arts freelancer, arts educator, arts professional, venue, organisation, network or anyone in between – you can make a difference by being part of this campaign.
Let us unite to influence policy and decision-makers to do the right thing by our sector. Demonstrate the far-reaching impact of the visual arts sector, its contribution, and the vital role in building back the health and wealth post-Brexit and during our COVID-19 recovery.
Hear from a panel of speakers about why this campaign is so important and find out how you can be part of our art form’s visibility.
#ArtIsEssential
On the panel is:
Sandra Booth, Director of Policies and External Relations, CHEAD Council for Higher Education in Art and Design
Matthew Burrows MBE, Artist and Campaigner
Helen Cammock, Artist and Turner Prize winner 2019, Co-Chair Visual Arts South West (VASW)
Sheryll Catto, Co-Director, ActionSpace
Woodrow Kernohan, Director, John Hansard Gallery, Co-Chair Visual Arts South West (VASW)
Katie Lineker, Campaign and Communications Manager, CVAN
Julie Lomax, CEO a-n The Artists Information Company
Sarah Munro, Director, BALTIC, Chair Contemporary Visual Arts Network, England (CVAN)
Paula Orrell, Director , Contemporary Visual Arts Network, England (CVAN)
Laura Sillars, Director, MIMA
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The joining details for this event will be sent a two days before, and then again an hour before the starting time. The event will be recored. Should you have any issues at all, please contact info@cvan.art.
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With thanks to the following organisations, who’s genrosity and contribution has made this campaign possible:
- a-n, The Artist Information Company
- BALTIC, Gateshead
- DACS
- CHEAD, Council for Higher Education in Art and Design
- Chisenhale
- CVAN regional networks
- Gasworks, London
- International Curators Forum
- John Hansard Gallery
- Manchester Art Gallery
- MIMA
- Modern Art Oxford
- MOSTYN
- Nottingham Contemporary
- Plus Tate
- Turner Contemporary
With thanks to Chaptr.Studio for their campaign support
