I’m fortunate enough to be on an AA2A residency at Buckinghamshire New University. Completely recommended!
AA2A has been quietly reshaping the UK’s visual arts landscape through a simple but powerful idea - connecting established artists with universities and colleges. Almost three decades on, this exchange continues to leave a lasting mark.
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April 25, 2025 at 9:11 AM
I’m fortunate enough to be on an AA2A residency at Buckinghamshire New University. Completely recommended!
I think when I eventually get around to handling the art for AA2A, what I want to do is hand off individual chapters to different artists. that way I keep the feeling of 1E having a bunch of different styles and visions of what it can look like, but it's also a bit more internally consistent
March 28, 2026 at 10:53 PM
I think when I eventually get around to handling the art for AA2A, what I want to do is hand off individual chapters to different artists. that way I keep the feeling of 1E having a bunch of different styles and visions of what it can look like, but it's also a bit more internally consistent
Husband woke up. His first words to me, "Wrote another song."
My husband is Calhoun Tubbs.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA2a...
My husband is Calhoun Tubbs.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA2a...
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August 22, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Husband woke up. His first words to me, "Wrote another song."
My husband is Calhoun Tubbs.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA2a...
My husband is Calhoun Tubbs.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA2a...
Good morning.
New riso print.
I’ve been learning to use a riso printer as part of my AA2A residency at Buckinghamshire New University.
Still attempting to make work to buoy us up in difficult times.
New riso print.
I’ve been learning to use a riso printer as part of my AA2A residency at Buckinghamshire New University.
Still attempting to make work to buoy us up in difficult times.
February 27, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Good morning.
New riso print.
I’ve been learning to use a riso printer as part of my AA2A residency at Buckinghamshire New University.
Still attempting to make work to buoy us up in difficult times.
New riso print.
I’ve been learning to use a riso printer as part of my AA2A residency at Buckinghamshire New University.
Still attempting to make work to buoy us up in difficult times.
Few more images of things that emerged from Day 1 ‘Introductions & Break-ups’ 2024 - a research project between myself & Mandeep Dillon exploring works we made on the aa2a residency at Bucks New University, Nov 2023 - June 2024.
#residency #collaborative #aa2a #sculpture #performance
#residency #collaborative #aa2a #sculpture #performance
November 3, 2024 at 5:16 PM
Few more images of things that emerged from Day 1 ‘Introductions & Break-ups’ 2024 - a research project between myself & Mandeep Dillon exploring works we made on the aa2a residency at Bucks New University, Nov 2023 - June 2024.
#residency #collaborative #aa2a #sculpture #performance
#residency #collaborative #aa2a #sculpture #performance
Measles outbreak in Mexico surpasses 19 500 cases and 47 deaths; nosocomial cluster at Veracruz oncology center
https://beaconbio.org/en/report/?reportid=5f420862-16f1-4f6d-aa2a-b9797c6edbf1&eventid=969c949e-a3d9-45df-9295-e37d92346030&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialpost
https://beaconbio.org/en/report/?reportid=5f420862-16f1-4f6d-aa2a-b9797c6edbf1&eventid=969c949e-a3d9-45df-9295-e37d92346030&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialpost
September 18, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Measles outbreak in Mexico surpasses 19 500 cases and 47 deaths; nosocomial cluster at Veracruz oncology center
https://beaconbio.org/en/report/?reportid=5f420862-16f1-4f6d-aa2a-b9797c6edbf1&eventid=969c949e-a3d9-45df-9295-e37d92346030&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialpost
https://beaconbio.org/en/report/?reportid=5f420862-16f1-4f6d-aa2a-b9797c6edbf1&eventid=969c949e-a3d9-45df-9295-e37d92346030&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialpost
Finished reading https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/5638c03f-9ffe-49f0-aa2a-ff8418ffe7da
#books #ebooks #literature #history #usmc #styron #bookshop #StoryGraph
#books #ebooks #literature #history #usmc #styron #bookshop #StoryGraph
July 29, 2026 at 12:32 AM
I'm really quite pleased with how it's going so far... LOTS still to do! #paintinginprogress #colour #tone #dolls #artstudio #aa2a #aa2aresidency #universityofchester
March 6, 2025 at 11:11 PM
I'm really quite pleased with how it's going so far... LOTS still to do! #paintinginprogress #colour #tone #dolls #artstudio #aa2a #aa2aresidency #universityofchester
Dieses "Wir wurden alle getäuscht und hatten ja auch keine Wahl" lässt mich schon sehr ratlos zurück. www.ft.com/content/aa2a...
Merkel’s policies left Germany too reliant on Russian gas, adviser admits
Top economics aide says the ex-chancellor had little choice after deciding to phase out nuclear power
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October 1, 2023 at 10:46 AM
Dieses "Wir wurden alle getäuscht und hatten ja auch keine Wahl" lässt mich schon sehr ratlos zurück. www.ft.com/content/aa2a...
2 new art exhibitions open in the Grosvenor Shopping centre
thechesterblog.com/2024/12/11/t...
thechesterblog.com/2024/12/11/t...
Two new art exhibitions open
Two new art exhibitions supported by the University of Chester have opened in the city centre. The AA2A Artists (Artists Access to Art Colleges) exhibition presents a group of artists who will be w…
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December 11, 2024 at 6:51 PM
2 new art exhibitions open in the Grosvenor Shopping centre
thechesterblog.com/2024/12/11/t...
thechesterblog.com/2024/12/11/t...
As part of my aa2a residency at Bucks New Univ one new practice move is printing large on various materials.
November 20, 2023 at 8:09 PM
As part of my aa2a residency at Bucks New Univ one new practice move is printing large on various materials.
The ever patient tech Joseph Davies & I finally completed my 4x colour screen print on perforated metal tray today. 🙏 pleased with the way the aluminium shines through animating the surface.
#NowIAmOpenRafters #aa2a #bnu #bnuniversity #aa2a2023 #aa2a2024
#NowIAmOpenRafters #aa2a #bnu #bnuniversity #aa2a2023 #aa2a2024
February 2, 2024 at 4:53 PM
The ever patient tech Joseph Davies & I finally completed my 4x colour screen print on perforated metal tray today. 🙏 pleased with the way the aluminium shines through animating the surface.
#NowIAmOpenRafters #aa2a #bnu #bnuniversity #aa2a2023 #aa2a2024
#NowIAmOpenRafters #aa2a #bnu #bnuniversity #aa2a2023 #aa2a2024
AA2A 2025 Seminar #1 Am I an artist yet? Networking, collaboration, work/life balance for artists 1-2pm Tue 25 Feb
Panel includes Mollie Balshaw of @shortsupply.bsky.social and Charlie Collins of No Jobs in the Arts
Students at AA2A hosts attend free, otherwise info in bio
aa2a.org/seminars/
Panel includes Mollie Balshaw of @shortsupply.bsky.social and Charlie Collins of No Jobs in the Arts
Students at AA2A hosts attend free, otherwise info in bio
aa2a.org/seminars/
February 11, 2025 at 12:27 PM
AA2A 2025 Seminar #1 Am I an artist yet? Networking, collaboration, work/life balance for artists 1-2pm Tue 25 Feb
Panel includes Mollie Balshaw of @shortsupply.bsky.social and Charlie Collins of No Jobs in the Arts
Students at AA2A hosts attend free, otherwise info in bio
aa2a.org/seminars/
Panel includes Mollie Balshaw of @shortsupply.bsky.social and Charlie Collins of No Jobs in the Arts
Students at AA2A hosts attend free, otherwise info in bio
aa2a.org/seminars/
We are excited to announce the AA2A 30th Anniversary Exhibition, taking place at the CASC Gallery, University of Chester.
This exhibition will celebrate 30 years of AA2A residencies by bringing together work by AA2A artists from across the programme’s history.
Full details: tinyurl.com/2vcanr3z
This exhibition will celebrate 30 years of AA2A residencies by bringing together work by AA2A artists from across the programme’s history.
Full details: tinyurl.com/2vcanr3z
June 4, 2026 at 7:51 AM
We are excited to announce the AA2A 30th Anniversary Exhibition, taking place at the CASC Gallery, University of Chester.
This exhibition will celebrate 30 years of AA2A residencies by bringing together work by AA2A artists from across the programme’s history.
Full details: tinyurl.com/2vcanr3z
This exhibition will celebrate 30 years of AA2A residencies by bringing together work by AA2A artists from across the programme’s history.
Full details: tinyurl.com/2vcanr3z
Morning Bluesky! A few more practice updates from my aa2a residency at Bucks New Univ- metal and textiles/print workshops - loving experimenting on different materials #aa2a #aa2a2024 #practicedevelopment
February 15, 2024 at 8:57 AM
Morning Bluesky! A few more practice updates from my aa2a residency at Bucks New Univ- metal and textiles/print workshops - loving experimenting on different materials #aa2a #aa2a2024 #practicedevelopment
Calling all artists, makers and designers!
Want free access to university/college workshops + studios this year?
With an AA2A residency, you can:
✨ Develop your creative practice
✨ Access professional facilities + equipment
✨ Be part of a national network
⏰ Applications close from 31st August
Want free access to university/college workshops + studios this year?
With an AA2A residency, you can:
✨ Develop your creative practice
✨ Access professional facilities + equipment
✨ Be part of a national network
⏰ Applications close from 31st August
August 26, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Calling all artists, makers and designers!
Want free access to university/college workshops + studios this year?
With an AA2A residency, you can:
✨ Develop your creative practice
✨ Access professional facilities + equipment
✨ Be part of a national network
⏰ Applications close from 31st August
Want free access to university/college workshops + studios this year?
With an AA2A residency, you can:
✨ Develop your creative practice
✨ Access professional facilities + equipment
✨ Be part of a national network
⏰ Applications close from 31st August
Thinking of applying for an AA2A residency?
Join our live online Q&A with Emily Stubbs, current AA2A artist at York St John University – Tues 15 July, 1:30 PM
Free but booking required via Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/u5em7f4k
Join our live online Q&A with Emily Stubbs, current AA2A artist at York St John University – Tues 15 July, 1:30 PM
Free but booking required via Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/u5em7f4k
June 12, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Thinking of applying for an AA2A residency?
Join our live online Q&A with Emily Stubbs, current AA2A artist at York St John University – Tues 15 July, 1:30 PM
Free but booking required via Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/u5em7f4k
Join our live online Q&A with Emily Stubbs, current AA2A artist at York St John University – Tues 15 July, 1:30 PM
Free but booking required via Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/u5em7f4k
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Extinction Rebellion Sverige posted a photo:
Swarming i allén med röda och gröna gubbar
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August 30, 2024 at 4:22 PM
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Finished reading https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/5638c03f-9ffe-49f0-aa2a-ff8418ffe7da
#books #ebooks #bookshop #literature #williamstyron #marines #usmc #korea #StoryGraph
#books #ebooks #bookshop #literature #williamstyron #marines #usmc #korea #StoryGraph
July 29, 2026 at 12:26 AM
📸 We’re excited to share this great short film by AA2A Student Ambassador Csaba Kolbai from Bucks New Uni, capturing AA2A artist resident Jo Cohn’s creative process.
📸 The video was submitted as part of our annual photo/video competition
📸 More about Csaba here tinyurl.com/bddhcm36
📸 The video was submitted as part of our annual photo/video competition
📸 More about Csaba here tinyurl.com/bddhcm36
June 17, 2025 at 10:24 AM
📸 We’re excited to share this great short film by AA2A Student Ambassador Csaba Kolbai from Bucks New Uni, capturing AA2A artist resident Jo Cohn’s creative process.
📸 The video was submitted as part of our annual photo/video competition
📸 More about Csaba here tinyurl.com/bddhcm36
📸 The video was submitted as part of our annual photo/video competition
📸 More about Csaba here tinyurl.com/bddhcm36
@cell What you can see on Misskey, Sharkey, Akkoma, and Pleroma would be confusing the user from outside, not just Mastodon.
RE: https://shitposter.world/objects/97014d32-35f5-457f-aa2a-35bfb0cdc3c4
RE: https://shitposter.world/objects/97014d32-35f5-457f-aa2a-35bfb0cdc3c4
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March 7, 2026 at 9:52 AM
@cell What you can see on Misskey, Sharkey, Akkoma, and Pleroma would be confusing the user from outside, not just Mastodon.
RE: https://shitposter.world/objects/97014d32-35f5-457f-aa2a-35bfb0cdc3c4
RE: https://shitposter.world/objects/97014d32-35f5-457f-aa2a-35bfb0cdc3c4
Our residency project week has arrived! Mandeep Dillon & myself will be immersed in ‘Introductions & Break-ups’ - a research-based project in the SET Ealing Space. 🙏 to @setsetsetsetsetset for accepting our proposal for the space and their funded support. #residency #collaborative #sculpture #aa2a
October 21, 2024 at 1:02 PM
Our residency project week has arrived! Mandeep Dillon & myself will be immersed in ‘Introductions & Break-ups’ - a research-based project in the SET Ealing Space. 🙏 to @setsetsetsetsetset for accepting our proposal for the space and their funded support. #residency #collaborative #sculpture #aa2a
Good morning
Apotropaic charms to protect us, cast in pewter on my AA2A residency at BNU.
Small intersectional tree of knowledge and larger genderqueer deity.
I only wish that I could guarantee the protection.
Apotropaic charms to protect us, cast in pewter on my AA2A residency at BNU.
Small intersectional tree of knowledge and larger genderqueer deity.
I only wish that I could guarantee the protection.
March 7, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Good morning
Apotropaic charms to protect us, cast in pewter on my AA2A residency at BNU.
Small intersectional tree of knowledge and larger genderqueer deity.
I only wish that I could guarantee the protection.
Apotropaic charms to protect us, cast in pewter on my AA2A residency at BNU.
Small intersectional tree of knowledge and larger genderqueer deity.
I only wish that I could guarantee the protection.
This is a brilliant opportunity for any artist In the UK. It is called Artists Access to Art Colleges. A year long residency in many colleges and universities. You can work with students and facilities and a budget for materials. Highly recommended open.substack.com/pub/aa2a/p/w...
Why Apply for an AA2A Residency?
Time, space, and support to take your practice further.
open.substack.com
August 18, 2025 at 1:26 PM
This is a brilliant opportunity for any artist In the UK. It is called Artists Access to Art Colleges. A year long residency in many colleges and universities. You can work with students and facilities and a budget for materials. Highly recommended open.substack.com/pub/aa2a/p/w...