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NETWORK A.D. |
NETWORK A.D. is a comprehensive marketing package for Graduate artsists and Designers organised by Candid Arts Trust. The purpose of NETWORK A.D. is to provide affordable promotion for members work and services to the public, trade buyers and employers. Acting also as an agent on their behalf for sales and commissions. Membership is by selection and guarantees the following: |
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LONDON EXHIBITION |
During the course of the year members are invited to show their work in a show-case exhibition at Candid's 5000 sqft Central London Gallery. Members are notified by post and email of forthcoming shows and are invited to choose the dates most suited to them. Network A.D. Exhibitions are mounted approximately every six weeks in the galleries and are by selection only. The exhibitions are organised with a view to sales, but work from all disciplines is considered and explorative work is encouraged. The galleries are an ideal venue for large pieces, as well as installation and provide a professional backdrop for the work exhibited. We are happy to work with artists with regard to specific requests in exhibiting specialist work. The exhibitions are marketed individually and have an independent identity according to the type of work selected. 5000 flyers are printed for each exhibition and distributed to our extensive mailing lists which include relevant London galleries, collectors, journalists and as well as regular visitors to the gallery. Flyers are also distributed to relevant venues via a distribution company and posters printed to advertise the exhibition locally. Press releases are produced for major press in London, as well as more local publications. Each exhibition has a private view for which exhibitors are provided with invitations. |
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YOUR WEB SITE |
The backbone of NETWORK A.D. is an online database which is used to promote you and your work. Websites consist of five pages showing colour images of your work accompanied by text detailing your specialist skills and CV. The website is an immediate resource and often provides the first point of contact between artists and clients. w We have also recently developed our office art project, 'The Art Service', which utilises the Network A.D. database as a direct resource. w We regularly receive requests from potential clients with regard to work seen on the web site. As well as sales, recent enquiries via the web site have included a large textile commission & exhibition opportunities with a new commercial gallery. w Each web site can be accessed via its own individual address. w Even if you have your own personal web site, pages on the established Network A.D. online database will guarantee a wide audience and provide direct results with search engines. Membership is by selection and adds a professional edge to your web presence. |
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ABOUT CANDID ARTS |
Candid Arts Trust is a self funded, registered charity based in Islington, London.The centre consists of three interconnected warehouse style gallery spaces of a combined total of 6000sqft, café, banquet room and 25 artists studios. Our objectives are to promote the arts and arts education through exhibitions, websites, and consultancy. Candid Arts Trust events include the Islington Contemporary Art & Design Fair, the Angel Moving Image Festival and a yearly programme of degreeshows. Network A.D. members can take advantage of subsidised rates in the Art & Design Fair. Members also qualify for subsidised rates for gallery hire to organise their own Independant exhibitions. |
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CASE STUDIES |
Ellie Harrison- NAD member 2001-2002 Ellie Harrison is now a professional artist based in Nottingham. Over the past four years Ellie has defined a practice inspired by the manipulation and presentation of data collected from her everyday routine. 'I joined Network A.D. a few months after leaving university and moving back to London in 2001. I was later invited to be involved in two exhibitions at the Candid Gallery space. This was my first experience of exhibiting outside of college. It really helped me build confidence in showing my work and gave me the vital experience I needed for pursuing other opportunities and developing my career as an artist.' Click here to view Ellie Harrison's website
Andrew McAttee- NAD member 2002-2003 Andrew McAttee is a professional artist living in London. His paintings juxtapose comic imagery with graffiti typography. Since exhibiting with Network A.D. and selling work through the Network A.D. exhibitions he has gained reresentation with a commercial gallery and has exhibited extensively. 'Candid Arts offers artists the opportunity to show work on a regular basis with good facilities in a great location. One of the main attractions is the gallery itself which consists of two large spaces on split levels allowing artists to work on bigger canvas or sculpture. The Candid Arts team are an approachable group who are easy to communicate with, this is an important factor for anyone new on the scene. The team are driven to promote their artists with gallery in constant use.' Click here to view Andrew McAttee's website
Anthony Elliot- NAD member 2003-2004 Anthony Elliot is a practising artist based in Kent. He makes art that involves or relates to electronic equipment, engines, organs, chance, light, sound, gravity, time, motion, interaction and reaction. He has recently installed work at London's Science Museum. 'Candid Arts Trust is
open to all Artists to exhibit, this is a rarity in London
art galleries as many artists know. The Candid gallery gave
me the opportunity to invite promotional companies,
galleries, businesses and the public to view my work. This
resulted in an exhibition at Deluxe Arts and a hire period
following the sale of a major piece of work to a corporate
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HOW TO APPLY |
NETWORK A.D. operates with a commission structure of 30%+ VAT of retail sales and commissions made through the service. There is an annual administration fee of £60 to join NETWORK A.D. which guarantees one free exhibition in the Candid Arts Trust central London galleries and your own website. You are requested to submit a minimum of four clear images of your work in its entirety (slides, photos, CD-ROM (for Mac),computer prints or good colour photocopies), an explanation of the work and your CV for the selection procedure. If you are accepted, these will be kept on file. Application check list: w Completed application form w Completed web information sheet w Cheque for £60 made payable to Candid Arts Trust w Cheque for extra web images (optional- see web info sheet with application forms) w CV w Statement about your work w Up to 10 clear images of your work |
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FOR MORE INFORMATION |
Tel: 020 7837 4237 |