How many days a week does the programme cover?
Between 15th April and 1st July we’ll meet two times a week on Monday and Wednesday evening between 6-9pm. Spread over this time, we will have 2 weeks where there are no meetings.
July onwards will be a nomadic preparation; assigning tasks and giving time for the artists to focus on completing work in progress in advance of the degree show. A calendar will be distributed to the shortlisted participants.
Where will this be taking place?
HA! will be taking place at hARTslane gallery in New Cross Gate, South East London. Nearest overground station: New Cross Gate, 5 minute walk.
Some meetings will be happening in a different venue as the gallery space will continue to operate as a gallery alongside the school.
When and what is the interim show?
You’ll have an interim show at hARTslane on the weekend of 10th-12th May. This is a chance to test exhibiting work as a cohort of 8.
When is the degree show and graduation?
The final show and graduation will be between Friday 26th July – Sunday 4th August at hARTslane. You’ll have hARTslane for 4 days prior to this to set up and install. Your graduation will be on Friday 26th July at the opening.
How can I develop my work? (conceptual, making, creating, testing new ideas)?
We will have two crits – one with a group of 4 and one with the whole cohort of 8, alongside a weekend interim show in May.
We will also have a space for skill sharing workshops on 8 different occasions, as an opportunity to learn from your peers.
Every artist on the course will have the opportunity to offer 1 workshop – skill share can take any form, but practice based skill share is encouraged. Some examples include technician work / sewing machine skills / archiving / materials / paper making / natural dye / movement based workshops…. The possibilities are endless!
What other skills will I learn (funding, networking, sustainability)?
We have three experts coming in to give a talk – Cristiania Botigella, Sophia Kosmaoglou and Charlotte Warne Thomas. The talks will be 45 minutes long followed by a 45 minutes Q&A.
You can find more information on our experts via the link
What should I expect from the artist talks?
We are bringing in two artists (Hanne Peeraer and Alek Mechlinski) to talk about their practice, what they do in their day to day and how their practice fits around their working life.
You can find more information on the artists via the link
I am already on an MA programme, can I do this course alongside it?
The eligibility criteria for the course is on our application form on our website under HA!
This programme is for artists who are:
- Not currently enrolled on an MA programme
- Not currently on an Artist Residency
- Not currently receiving project funding
I didn’t do a BA in fine art. Is this course for me?
Although this is an MA Fine Art programme, a BA in Fine Art is not required, but what is integral is evidence of a continued, involved practice.
When can I apply?
Applications are open from 15th December- 15th January.
How can I strengthen my application?
We are looking for artists who have an understanding and interest in alternative art practices and spaces. Also we are looking for artists who are open to collaborate and share resources.
When will I hear back?
Shortlisted applicants will be notified on January 20th.
Who is running the project?
The project is ran by artists Rachel Lonsdale and Sarah-Athina Nahas, designed in collaboration with hARTslane.
You can find more information on our projects leads via the link
In the end, what will I get out of this course?
- Practice development (2 crits, 2 artist talks)
- Learn new skills (3 expert talks, 7 skillshare workshops)
- Opportunities to exhibit (1 interim and 1 graduation show)
- Networking (with your cohort and with the future HA! artist cohorts)
