Out of SPACE

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A podcast featuring artists in conversation with writers, critics and art professionals, offering a closer look into what happens behind closed studio doors. Hosted by artist and curator Cathy Lomax, Out of SPACE is a podcast series produced by SPACE, London’s largest artist studios provider. To learn more about the artists taking part, and for further resources, please visit the What’s On section of SPACE’s website at www.spacestudios.org.uk

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Care: How to - Show Your Work

Feb 02 2023 60 mins

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-

Care: How to - Carry on Practising

Feb 02 2023 57 mins

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 dev

Care: Mental Resilience - How to maintain your art practice and your mental health

Feb 02 2023 42 mins

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 episo

Artonomics: Fame and Fortune

Oct 20 2022 51 mins

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 remo

Artonomics: Alternative Models and Independence

Oct 20 2022 52 mins

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 cu

Artonomics: Art as Commodity

Oct 20 2022 52 mins

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.Record

Artonomics: Supporting a multi-faceted practice

Oct 20 2022 49 mins

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 i

Care: What Next?

Jun 09 2022 48 mins

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

Care: Community

Sep 17 2021 68 mins

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. T

Care: Presentation

Sep 16 2021 47 mins

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 a