AA2A Artists Quotes 2007/08
The following comments are taken from the 2008 Artists evaluation forms.
"This project has allowed me the dual luxuries of space and time to engage in valuable research for my practice. "
Peter Heselton Cleveland College of Art and Design
"I think AA2A is a wonderful scheme enabling artists to experiment with facilities and techniques to develop their practice which commercially would be prohibitive."
Liz Waugh McManus Norwich School of Art and Design
"The access to more industrial scale equipment enabled me to undertake work I could not possibly have done in my own workshop. It was highly enjoyable and I’m extremely grateful for the experience."
Helene Shovlar Leeds College of Art and Design
"I feel that you couldn’t provide more, in that the scheme allowed me to use departments in the same way as students, something that is not available in any other provision. "
"Many thanks for this opportunity. It has enabled me to launch my design company and I now feel I can have a serious career as an artist designer."
Maria Bailey University of Portsmouth
"The £200 budget enabled me to treat myself to a range of print tools which will set me up for life- Thank you!"
Sara Hayward University of Worcester
"It was a really enjoyable 100 hours and has pushed my work forward. Wish I could do it again!!!."
Rose Stallard Camberwell College of Arts
"My experience of working at Salford Arts Unit gave me more confidence in developing work using a mixture of analog and digital sound technology. Access to the excellent library facilities was an added bonus. Thanks for a stimulating and productive residency."
Richard McCann University of Salford
"It has been a fantastic scheme through which I have been able to develop new ideas, meet new people and learn new printmaking techniques"
Rebecca Jewell London Metropolitan University
"The administrator of the AA2A scheme was extremely helpful in organising a get together, arranging exhibitions at both Institute sites and imparting general information……….I would definitely recommend this scheme to other artists – in fact I have!"
Susan Stockwelll Cumbria Institute of the Arts
"The best thing about AA2A was the complete freedom to use any of the printmaking facilities and the flexibility in hours; plus the excellent cooperation from the technicians and staff "
