ArtQuest - An advice and information service for London-based visual artists and crafspeople, but their website is open to all users and very useful.

It provides comprehensive advice and information covering all areas of practice, including the presentation and selling of work; research and development of new work; funding advice and funding sources and ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
www.artquest.org.uk

Critical Network - Have a specific focus on activity in the UK and Ireland, concentrating on critical and contextual art, events and discussion. You can subscribe to their weekly e bulletin to receive information on opportunities and events.
www.criticalnetwork.co.uk

an The Artists Information Company - The Artists Newsletter is the magazine of an, a support and advocacy organisation for visual artists and craftspeople. Subscription brings access to many member only resources on the website. The Artists Newsletter website has a full and comprehensive range of advice for their members. The site also contains information on networks, contacts and research data and has some interesting artist stories.

It is worth looking at the online artist’s toolkits, providing advice and resources for artists regarding frequently asked questions on topics such as contracts, pricing of work, fees and charges, continuing professional development.
www.a-n.co.uk

ArtsAdmin - Artsadmin provides a comprehensive management service and unique national resource for contemporary artists who cross the spectrum of new theatre, dance, music, live art and mixed media work. Limited bursaries are on offer.

The e-digest contains information on opportunities, Employment, Training, Conferences, Call for Artists, Professional Development, Networking, Information, What's On, etc.

To subscribe to the E-digest list, send a blank email to: e-digest-subscribe@artsadmin.co.uk

www.artsadmin.co.uk

AXIS - provides information about contemporary artists working in the UK. You can search the database simply for research or to find artists for your commissions and projects.  You can also submit your own work to be represented on the site.
www.axisartists.org.uk

Artcornwall: An online journal for art and artists in Cornwall includes artists’ profiles, events calendar, reviews and forum.
www.artcornwall.org.uk

Arts for Health Cornwall - A country wide arts and health organization advocating the role of creativity in improving health and well being and to develop and facilitate specific projects designed to deliver health improvement.  Subscribe to their newsletter and bulletin to hear about local networking events, job opportunities and training.
www.artsforhealthcornwall.org.uk

KEAP - Cornwall’s arts in education agency - has database of artists working in schools.  Their website is a useful resource for artists working with young people and the community.  has the latest news stories about arts and creative education in Cornwall, information about practitioners, case studies of projects run by KEAP and other partner organisations.  Downloadable resource pack for artist working in education.
amanda.harris@keap.org.uk

ALIAS - A developmental scheme targeted at artist’s groups and artist led initiatives in the South West. It is driven by a dialogue between the artists who work within it. Groups within ALIAS vary widely in the nature of their practice and structure.
www.aliasarts.org

PVA Media Lab - Based in Dorset and working throughout the UK and internationally. A small, creative, forward-thinking organisation founded by artists, its purpose is:

to activate and support research, production and distribution of new art arising out of the interdisciplinary practice and the use of creative technologies.

to provide opportunities for artists and audiences to engage critically and creatively with this work.  See their website for information on courses, support and residencies.
www.pva.org.uk

Curatorial Network - Dedicated to the development of curatorial practice through critical debate, collaborations and exchange. 

It was initiated in the South West region of England to provide professional development opportunities, facilitate the sharing of skills and offer ongoing peer support. The project aims to encourage curators in the visual and applied arts and museum sectors to develop international networks and advance collaborative working practice regionally, trans-nationally and internationally.
www.curatorial.net

Resartis - Worldwide network of artist-residencies and residential art centers.
www.resartis.org