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A Brief History of Axisweb

Axisweb was founded in 1991 by Leeds Beckett University and Arts Council of Great Britain (now Arts Council England) with support from The Gulbenkian Foundation. 

Axisweb was inspired by a determination to champion and reflect the valuable role artists have in society.

 

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Axisweb Story

We are committed to supporting and presenting contemporary art and the activities of contemporary artists and makers.

Our work is guided by our charitable values:

Encourage and enable new collaborations and opportunities with artists

Advance education of the public by promoting and developing engagement, understanding and appreciation of the visual arts in the UK

Inspire new thinking, encourage public debate and inform best practice to contribute to better cultural engagement

 

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What Axisweb Does

Campaign on behalf of artists to promote their work and improve opportunities to make new work possible;

Hosts the Axis Directory, an online showcase of over 3,000 selected artists;

Designs digital tools for artists like the Opportunity Finder and Profile Builder;

Offer Members opportunities to access empty properties through Vacant Space;

Provide FREE Public and Product Liability Insurance and Professional Indemnity Insurance for Members;

Enable audiences to connect and engage with contemporary art through curation and digital interactions such as Discover, Editorial, Collections, Follow an Artist, Artist of the Month and Five2Watch.

Connects people such as commissioners, curators, producers and the public with artists through digital services such as Find an Artist, Follow an Artist, Post an Opportunity, and Manage a Call;

Make films and distribute films about artists and their projects

And develops ways to increase access to, and engagement with, artists through projects and action research.

 

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Contact us

01924 200502

hello@axisweb.org

Axisweb
The Art House, Drury Lane, Wakefield WF1 2TE