50 AA2A places for visual artists and designer-makers in host unis across England

AA2A and its host universities are offering 50 placements, giving artists and designer-makers the opportunity to undertake a period of research or realise a project using art college facilities e.g. workshops, IT facilities, lending library and lecture programme. AA2A schemes aim to benefit students and institutions through their interaction with practising artists.

At least 4 places are available at the following universities and colleges –

University of Sunderland, York St John University, Blackpool School of Arts, University of Central Lancashire (Preston), University of Chester, Staffordshire University (Stoke), University of Derby, Loughborough University, Anglia Ruskin University (Cambridge), Buckinghamshire New University (High Wycombe)

NB: more institutions possible – see AA2A website for full list

In exchange for access to facilities, AA2A artists are asked to propose ways in which their presence will benefit students, e.g. technical demonstrations, talks etc. Artists would not be asked to do this more than three times during their placement.

• Access is free, for at least 100 hours, between Oct 2022 & April 2023 at the earliest
• AA2A’s Support Fund, primarily for artists on low income provides expenses up to £350
• Closing dates for applications vary, but all are in Sept 2022
• Artists on AA2A schemes run from 2019-20 or before can now reapply
• All applicants must have at least one year of professional practice
• Some MA/PhD students can apply immediately after graduation
• Applicants must be able to work with minimal technical support
• Applicants will be asked to suggest ways that students can benefit from their presence
• AA2A particularly welcomes applications from artists with disabilities, from culturally diverse backgrounds & non-graduates

Closing dates for applications vary but all are in September 2022

For info on eligibility and application procedure: https://aa2a.biz/pages/appinfo