Professional artists who have been involved in the national project called Artist Access to Art Colleges Scheme (AA2A) are exhibiting their work together for the first time.
This unusual and eclectic exhibition of work by 11 professional artists is on at Coventry's Herbert Art Gallery and Museum from 5 December 2002 to 5 January 2003.
The AA2A scheme
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The AA2A project is part of a national scheme organised through the National Association for Fine Art Education and supported by the National Lottery, through the Arts Councils of England and Northern Ireland.
Coventry University's School of Art and Design was one of only 18 colleges and universities throughout England and Northern Ireland that was been successful in its application to run the scheme.
University access
| |  | Work by Sarah Moore in the exhibition
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The project at Coventry University gave experienced, professional artists the opportunity to develop their work.
They were able to use the School of Art and Design's facilities, including the studios, workshops, and computer facilities.
The scheme allowed students to work alongside the artists, too, providing them with valuable insights into art and craft professions.
Local artists
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Since it started in 2000, the AA2A scheme at Coventry University has attracted many local artists, some of whom are already well-established professionals.
While a few of the artists in the exhibition are from as far afield as London, most of the artists are from Coventry, Leamington, Stratford and other surrounding areas, reflecting the talent on our doorsteps.
Eclectic exhibition
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The exhibition includes drawings, prints, liquid emulsion photography, glass and metal sculpture, textile works, ceramics, paintings, digital imagery and more.
Larger-than-life heads, technical drawings, antique-style photographs and luscious textiles all sit side-by-side in this exciting collection.
This diversity reflects the range of facilities at the university and the broad expanse of artistic talent in the Coventry and Warwickshire area.
Exhibition details
| |  | Work by Barbara Fidoe in the exhibition
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Access All Areas is at the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum 5 December 2002 - 5 January 2003, in gallery 3.
The gallery is open Monday to Saturday 10am - 5.30pm and Sunday 12pm - 5pm. All the exhibitions are free.
There are also two printing workshops to accompany the exhibition with two of the exhibiting artists, on 12 December and 14 December. For more information, contact the gallery on 024 7683 2381.
How to apply for AA2A
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The AA2A scheme is open to any visual artist or designer maker seeking a period of research.
Places are allocated through an application and interview process, usually in August or September.
The next scheme at Coventry University will run from October 2003 to March 2004.
Follow the link on the left to the AA2A website for more information.
If you would like to apply for the 2003-2004 scheme, contact Coventry University in August 2003 to get an information pack and application form.
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