Out of SPACE

This episode is focussed on ‘how to show your work’ and is one of two practical ‘how to’ guides (the other focuses on ‘how to carry on practising’). Showing work usually means engaging with a gallery but negotiating the world of galleries can be very confusing for emerging artists (and established artists to be honest), as there are so many different categories and sub-categories such as commercial, not-for profit, institutional, artist-run, hire spaces etc, all with their own ways of w...

This episode is one of two practical ‘how to’ guides (the other will look specifically at how to show your work). Together with artists Milly Peck and Luke Burton, Cathy explores the things we can seek out, do, and engage with, that will move our career forward and bring our work to the attention of the artworld, and very importantly allow us time, space (and motivation) to develop as an artist. The experiences, views, opinions and recommendations presented in the podcast are the speake...

Trigger warning: This episode deals with issues around mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know are feeling emotionally distressed, you can contact Samaritans where help is available for anyone struggling to cope and provide a safe place to talk 24 hours a day. Links to other organisations who offer support can be found in this episode's description. In this episode of the Care Series, we are looking at mental resilience with a focus on the very particular challenges that artis...

Artists Delaine Le Bas and Katriona Beales discuss how they measure artistic success and the realities of maintaining a career, building a track record and getting paid. They also consider the impacts of motherhood, gender and cultural heritage on their practices, and whether unionising might be one key to survival for artists. Hosted by artist and curator Cathy Lomax. Recorded remotely in August 2022. The experiences, views, opinions and recommendations presented in the podcast are the speak...

Artist Rachael Clerke and artist, curator and organiser Karl England talk about the freedom found in creating their own funding models, including DIY and collaborative methods, and 'art that plays at business'. They also discuss the pros and cons of working in institutions and independently, plus the labour involved in writing funding applications. Hosted by artist and curator Cathy Lomax. Recorded remotely in July 2022. The experiences, views, opinions and recommendations presented in the po...

Artists Hetain Patel and Yasmin Falahat discuss their experiences of selling their work and how they do it – ranging from online shops and social media to commercial galleries. They also talk about self-worth, the monetary value of their artworks and labour, and how to find balance between paying the bills and sustaining creativity. Hosted by artist and curator Cathy Lomax. Recorded remotely in July 2022. The experiences, views, opinions and recommendations presented in the podcast are the sp...

Artists Sovay Berriman and Lucy Harrison talk about how they sustain their art-making by respectively working as a plumber and at an offset litho printers, alongside varied sources of public arts funding. They also discuss their diverse creative practices which include working with communities, publishing and exhibitions. Hosted by artist and curator Cathy Lomax. Recorded remotely in June 2022. The experiences, views, opinions and recommendations presented in the podcast are the speakers’ own...

Welcome to the second season of Out of SPACE, a podcast by SPACE hosted by artist Cathy Lomax. In this episode of Out of Space’s Care series, we examine how winning a prestigious award affects an artist’s practice. Once you’ve gained recognition, what next? How do artists navigate the pressures and expectations for their work after achieving such fame? To discuss this, we are launching our new season with a special episode featuring Turner Prize-winner and SPACE studio artist Laure Prov...

In this episode of Out of Space’s Care series we are going to be looking at 'Community' – that is the support networks and groups of artists that come together in both formal and informal ways, as well as the idea of working with communities of people in a wider sense. It’s notable that this year’s Turner Prize shortlist is made up entirely of artist collectives. Tate Britain Director and chair of the Turner Prize jury, Alex Farquharson stated that ‘After a year of lockdowns when very few art...

In this 'Presentation' episode of Out of Space’s Care series we are going to be looking closely at the way that artists not only present their work and frame their practice, but also present themselves. By framing I don’t literally mean the frame you put your painting, drawing, print or photograph in (although this is obviously important) but more about how you talk about and present your work to collectors, art professionals, the general public and other artists. Amongst other things we will...

This episode of Out of Space’s Care series is all about the themes and sources of information that come together to inspire and make an artwork what it is. We are going to be looking at this from the very particular position of copyright, and consider how this works in practical terms, alongside some more conceptual ideas around inspiration, remakes, reproduction, fakes, copies and authenticity. To discuss this fascinating subject, we welcome two guests: visual artist Hugh Mendes and art coll...

In this episode of Out of Space’s Care series we are looking at the creative process and considering if making good art means taking less care - that is thinking less, relying on instinct and letting things happen. This theme brings to mind something Jean Dubuffet wrote about art brut (or outsider art as it has come to be known) and in particular the untutored artists he was inspired by: ‘Those works created from solitude and from pure and authentic creative impulses – where the w...

In the series' fourth episode, Cathy is in conversation with artist Mimei Thompson and consultant Registrar Daniel Smernicki. Together they take a deep dive into how we should care after our artworks, and what happens after they leave the studio. Further reading and references from this episode: Preservation Equipment Limited – Conservation materials and tools. - https://www.preservationequipment.com/Conservation by Design – Conservation-grade storage and archival solutions: https://w...

In this episode, Cathy is joined by artists Harold Offeh and Rhiannon Salisbury. Together, they talk about using the body as a medium and starting point for making art, and to what extent we should practice care when making and exhibiting work that has controversial or provocative content.

In this episode, Cathy is joined by a-n The Artists Information Company's CEO Julie Lomax and artist filmmaker and SPACE Artist awardee Reman Sadani. Together, they discuss artist opportunities, advocating for artist fees, how to price your artwork and the importance of online presence. References from this episode: Res Artis: Worldwide Network of Arts Residencies: https://resartis.org/a-n Paying Artists Campaign: http://www.payingartists.org.uk/a-n Artist Fees Toolkit: https://...

For Out of SPACE's first episode, Cathy is joined by artists Katherine Tulloh and Emily Speed. Together they discuss the peaks and troughs of being an artist parent and how motherhood has influenced their practice, as well as co-curating and exhibiting work with children. Further reading from this episode: Mother Reader: Essential Writings on Motherhood by Moyra Davey For more information about SPACE, please visit www.spacestudios.org.uk