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How to D.I.Y Your Art Career

This workshop is an uplifting, playful and, most importantly, practical way for you to see how to keep making your art after graduating!

Date Wednesday 16 April 2025

Time 3pm - 4:30pm

Location

Tickets

£0.00 (UAL Student)

Overview

"Ugh it’s hard at the moment….I get it. This in-person workshop is an uplifting, playful and, most importantly, practical way for you to see the wood through the trees after graduating and keep making your art!

This workshop will cover:

  • The power of D.I.Y (Do It Yourself) ways of working 
  • collaboration over competition
  • Tips on money making, the art hussle, and an opportunity to develop your dream artist residency." - Ames Pennington
     

This free event is open to all current UAL students, regardless of your college. Tickets are limited and booking is advised to guarentee a place at this workshop. Please bring your UAL student ID to enter the building (if you forget your pass you can request a tempoary one from recepion on the day).

Event Location:

TBC

If you have any questions about this event or accessibility needs, please email: artsprogramme@su.arts.ac.uk

Bio: 

Ames Pennington (they/them) Has been an Artist for over a decade, focusing on social practice, performance, films, and much more, working with institutions, organisations, as well as self-organised groups and in the public realm. They understand the ups and downs of making a living from something that is very precarious yet can be so freeing. This workshop aims to give you some real life hints and tips that they have learnt through their art hustling ways.

Website: www.amespennington.com

Instagram: ames_pennington_