Dear subscribers,

In this issue we have collated a list of 50 ACAVA artists who are selling their work online and our team shares recommendations of good businesses to buy from during this festive season.

Regards,

ACAVA

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Support our Artists

We have listed 50 ACAVA artists currently selling their work online. Support them by buying directly from them, more information can be found on our website.

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ACAVA Festive Gift Guide

Our team have compiled a list of artists, arts organisations and independent makers selling festive gifts right now. View our handpicked sellers here.

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Support Deptford X

For the first time in their 22 year history, Deptford X are seeking help from supporters to fundraise in order to hold a festival in 2021. Visit their campaign page here.

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The White Pube Writers Grant

The White Pube Writers Grant is a one-off £500 grant to be given out to a different working class writer based in the UK once every month. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, more information here.

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Creative Industries Impact Survey

The Creative Industries Federation has created a survey to present data to the government as they look to support the UK’s creative industries during the pandemic and beyond. Complete the survey here.

Creative UK Young Board Members

Creative UK is seeking two young people with knowledge and expertise within the creative sector to join their board. Applications accepted until 18 January, more information here.

Support the Stuart Hall Foundation

The Stuart Hall Foundation is calling for continued support to secure the future of their programme and commitment to critical thought and public education. Donate via their website here.

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Emerging Curators Fellowship

BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, in Gateshead, have announced the launch of the 'Frieze x Deutsche Bank Emerging Curators Fellowship' for UK-based Black and People of Colour (POC) emerging curators. Visit this website for more information.

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Jerwood UNITe 2021

UNITe is a nine-week artist studio residency programme based at g39, in Cardiff, for the artistic development of early-career visual artists. Apply by 6 January, more information here.

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#CreativeNetwork

Voluntary Arts launched #CreativeNetwork in March, a series of online get-togethers for creatives to connect and collaborate in unusual times. See what's coming up on their website.

ACAVA Recommends

Fi Dem III: Ancestral Interference by Zinzi Minott is a durational moving image project and continued investigation into Blackness and Diaspora. Watch it here until 21 December.

Nottingham Contemporary's website contains an array of easily accessible past talks, performances, online exhibitions and other events. Visit their 'Record' archive here.

The British Art Talks podcast is a new audio series from the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art. Listen to episodes by Ryan Gander, Elizabeth Price and Lucy Skaer here.

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