Artsdata

Artsdata is a scheme to help the local arts community stay in touch with one another.

It’s a database containing details on local artists, arts groups, clubs, societies and organisations as well as venues, spaces, studios and more. The best thing is that everyone who has submitted their details to artsdata has done so for the same reason – to stay in touch at the heart of Portsmouth’s exciting arts scene.

People contact us looking for artists of all sorts – painters, musicians, sculptors, drama workers, dance instructors. They might want to hire them to run a workshop, commission them to come up with a piece of public art or simply just to find out more about what that artist does. One thing is for sure, whatever you’re looking for in the Portsmouth area, we can put you in touch with the right people.

Artsdata is also used to let artists and groups know of job opportunities, training events, seminars, funding, exhibition opportunities and meetings that they might be interested in. It’s a great way to put out messages to the arts community – if you have some equipment for sale, if you need studio space to work in, or even if you just need some advice from other artists, Artsdata can help spread the word.

Who can join?

Anyone can join Artsdata and it's completely free. It’s open to all people involved in all artforms be it dance or drama, music or visual art, amateur or professional, new or experienced, serious or just in it for fun! You don’t even have to live in Portsmouth to join either – we understand that many people involved in the arts scene in the city actually live in the surrounding areas.

It’s open to individual artists, groups of artists, organisations, societies, clubs, ensembles, venues. In fact, if you have anything to do with the arts in Portsmouth you will want to be part of Artsdata.

To join, simply download, complete and return the relevant form (links can be found at the bottom of the page) which tells us all we need to know about you or your organisation to Arts Services, Second Floor, The Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth PO1 2AJ.

How can I access the information on Artsdata?

There are a number of ways of viewing the information which is held on Artsdata. You can view most of the artists and groups here on our website. Alternatively, you can contact us on 023 9283 4183 or at arts@portsmouthcc.gov.uk and give us details of exactly what it is you’re looking for.

Arts Digests

It’s a great way of staying in touch and a useful resource for you to get out your message to fellow artists. When you join Artsdata you will receive our regular Arts Digests, by email. They contain information about:

• opportunities for collaboration, arts placements, jobs and events
• taining events, seminars and networks
• equipment for sale, classes and workshops

• Funding opportunities and much more

To see the most up to date Arts Digest click on the link at the bottom of the page. If you'd like to submit a message for the next issue please get in touch with us at arts@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or on 023 9283 4183.

Disclaimer

We cannot guarantee the quality of work, or endorse or recommend any of the artists or arts organisations listed here. We cannot guarantee that these persons meet with council policies and standards, including child protection and health and safety. Any enquiries should be made to the artist or organisation in question. We accept no responsibility for any loss or damage arising from information shown here.

Associated documents:

  Artsdata organisation application form  (0.10 MB)
Artsdata freelance artist application form  (0.08 MB)
November 2008 Arts Digest  (0.45 MB)
Link 11  ( MB)