Archive - AA2A’s Substack

Not Just Makers: Why Artists Are Also Businesses

We recently advertised for a freelancer to deliver our in-person talks on creative industry careers to college and university students.

Jul 10 •

June 2025

May 2025

Student Voice: How could AA2A help you? by Lily Jemmett at York St John University

Occasionally, we invite guests to contribute to our Substack. This month we invited Lily Jemmett, Fine Art Student at York St John.

May 15 •

April 2025

Thirty Years of Creative Exchange: The Enduring Impact of a Simple Idea

In 1995, a simple but powerful idea took root, and a quiet revolution began that’s been steadily shaping England’s visual arts landscape for three…

Apr 24 •

March 2025

Why We Left X – And Why Some Artists Can’t Afford To

At the start of the year, we deactivated our X account.

Mar 25 •

December 2024

AA2A End of 2024 Round-Up

As 2024 draws to a close, we are delighted to reflect on a year of growth and achievement for AA2A.

Dec 19, 2024 •

September 2024

Exciting Residency Opportunity at NTU's New Design and Digital Arts Building

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has become the latest host for the AA2A artist residency scheme for 2024-25, offering a unique opportunity for 4-6…

Sep 12, 2024 •

Daniel Hawley-Lingham

August 2024

AA2A Applications Start Closing This Sunday (1st Sept)

Aug 29, 2024 •

Application Deadlines Approaching for 2024/25 Schemes

Aug 14, 2024 •

July 2024

AA2A - Applications Now Open for 2024/25 Schemes

Jul 24, 2024 •

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