VACMA: Diana Leslie
For Acrylic Resist Etching training at Edinburgh Printmakers to gain insight into innovations in processes:
“Fundamentally I have ironed out conflicts between older ways of doing things and new ways. You can’t teach when you aren’t sure why things aren’t working right. I needed the expertise of specialists in my field. The award was essential to going away and doing the project. I couldn’t have afforded the travel, the course or the time without your support”.
28 February 2020
VACMA: 2019-2020 Laura Drever
“Without the award I would not have considered seeking additional learning opportunities. With the yearly membership being paid by myself it is unlikely that I would have paid the extra for tuition/courses. Having a good supply of materials ensured that I didn’t become too precious about experimenting and using ‘too much paper’ or fear of a plate going wrong and not having another to use. I also believe that being answerable to the grant has given me motivation to get back to Soulisquoy after the Covid lockdown. Being committed, enthusiastic and having a belief in how this project was going to help my artistic development ensured that I found a way to make it work.”
01 September 2019
VACMA: 2019-2020 Marion Miller
“I really couldn’t have got to where I have without the funding that enabled me to travel to spend a week between 2 great enamelling tutors in Edinburgh. I feel I have now developed my own style and have a range of designs which are unique to me.”
Learn more about Marion's journey, in her own words by clicking the link in the article.
01 September 2019
VACMA: Rosey Priestman 2018-2019, Gardemeles Museum
"I used the award toward buying the equipment I needed to take photographs of my collection of found objects (and training). My creative practice has expanded with photography becoming a new and important element. The session with Rebecca Marr was very important, until this project I have always worked things out for myself, so it was a very positive and interesting experience to discover how valuable it was to receive instruction. Teran Community have asked me to do a feature on the museum and Simple Things magazine. I’ve been approached by a fashion photographer who is interested in a photoshoot/ collaboration and I’ve had interest from other museums such as Elgin, Pitt Rivers and the Fitzwilliam. The award made a critical difference as the Museum was not in my means without that financial help. It was also encouraging that my idea was accepted."
01 September 2018