Artsadmin
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Artsadmin is a UK based charity providing project management to a number of contemporary artists (see below), as well as support and resources for artists at any stage of their career working particularly in the fields of new theatre, dance
, music, live art
and mixed media work. The organisation has established a range of new opportunities for emerging and unfunded artists with a bursary and mentoring scheme, a full time advisory service, school residencies and a programme of showcases.
Based at Toynbee Studios in East London (part of Toynbee Hall
), Artsadmin offers rehearsal studios available for hire and workspaces for artists. The building was refurbished in 2006 and includes six spaces of varying sizes for hire suitable for rehearsals, castings and showcases (including a brand new rooftop studio) and eight additional creative media units, and the popular Arts Bar & Café.
Artsadmin works closely with promoters, producers and other arts organisations in the UK and internationally to develop audiences for the work of its artists, and with other partner organisations on the development of support schemes and resources for artists.
Dance
Dance is an art form that generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting....
, music, live art
Live Art
Live Art is the fifth album released by Béla Fleck and the Flecktones and their first non-studio album. It was recorded live at various concerts between 1992 and 1996 and features ten guest musicians....
and mixed media work. The organisation has established a range of new opportunities for emerging and unfunded artists with a bursary and mentoring scheme, a full time advisory service, school residencies and a programme of showcases.
Based at Toynbee Studios in East London (part of Toynbee Hall
Toynbee Hall
Toynbee Hall is a building in Tower Hamlets, East London which is the home of a charity working to bridge the gap between people of all social and financial backgrounds, with a focus on eradicating poverty and promoting social inclusion....
), Artsadmin offers rehearsal studios available for hire and workspaces for artists. The building was refurbished in 2006 and includes six spaces of varying sizes for hire suitable for rehearsals, castings and showcases (including a brand new rooftop studio) and eight additional creative media units, and the popular Arts Bar & Café.
Artsadmin works closely with promoters, producers and other arts organisations in the UK and internationally to develop audiences for the work of its artists, and with other partner organisations on the development of support schemes and resources for artists.
Artists
- Ackroyd & HarveyAckroyd & HarveyAckroyd & Harvey are visual artists who have collaborated since 1990.Ecology, architecture, sculpture, and photography are some of the disciplines that intersect in Ackroyd & Harvey’s work, revealing an intrinsic bias towards process and event...
- Bobby Baker
- Anne BeanAnne BeanAnne Bean is an internationally-known installation and performance artist whose work is managed by Artsadmin.-Life:She is resident in the UK...
- Bock & Vincenzi
- curious
- DV8 Physical TheatreDV8 Physical TheatreDV8 Physical Theatre is a dance company based at Artsadmin in London, UK. It was founded in 1986 by an independent collective of chiefly modern dancers. It is led by Lloyd Newson, whose intent has been to have a different approach to most contemporary dance than other existing companies...
- Wendy Houstoun
- Lemn SissayLemn SissayLemn Sissay MBE is an award-winning British author and broadcaster of Ethiopian and Eritrean parents.He is known for performances of his poetry and also with jazz fusion groups. He is a playwright, and has worked on radio and television...
- Rosemary Lee
- Graeme Miller
- Mem MorrisonMem MorrisonMem Morrison, born as Mehmet Muhaurem Ramadan, is a British performance artist. His work draws upon personal complexities by acknowledging cultural differences.-Biography:...
- Station House OperaStation House OperaStation House Opera is a British performance art and theatre company known internationally for its unique physical and visual style. It occupies the often problematic territory between the visual arts and theatre...
- Gary Stevens