Artist Panel Discussion: Finding Your Space: New York City and London

Join us Saturday, February 6, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Please join NYFA and University of the Arts London (UAL) for a panel discussion led by distinguished art practitioners and creative industry experts. The event will explore the many challenges artists face when working in different urban environments, and enable artists to learn strategies from different international contexts.

Title: Finding Your Space: New York City and London
Date: Saturday, February 6, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: NYFA, 20 Jay Street, Suite 740, Brooklyn NY 11201
Cost: Free and open to the public
RSVP: Space is limited. Please RSVP here.

What can artists from London and New York City learn from each other, in finding space to develop and present their work, in surviving on low incomes, and in tackling the gentrification that threatens their place in the city? Many artists are having to consider changing their practice or leaving town to continue to practice: what solutions can we come up with together to help our local creative communities? 

Panelists: David Terry (Chair), NYFA Director and Curator, Grants & Exhibitions;  Felicity Hogan, UAL East Coast Alumni Committee Member, Artist and Acting Director, NYFA Learning; Fred Deakin, UAL Chair of Interactive Chair of Digital Art, Operator of collaborative organization Fred & Company, and half of Mercury and Brit nominated band Lemon Jelly; Russell Martin, Artist and Director of Artquest, a programme of UAL; Jane South, Sculpture and Installation Artist, and Alumna Central St. Martins UAL. 

This event is co-organized and presented by NYFA and UAL as part of an ongoing collaboration. 

This panel is presented by NYFA Learning, which offers professional development programming throughout the year. Sign up for NYFA’s free bi-weekly newsletter to receive updates on future programs.