Hi AA2A Artists,

We're still welcoming comments on the 'Students and AA2A.biz' discussion in the main forum - do have a look and join in! As you might have noticed if you've read any of my other blogs, we're very keen on student involvement.... so my blog this week is highlights from your blogs that particularly relate to student interaction. Thank you to the artist's I've quoted - I hope that reading them others might feel inspired to share your experiences/thoughts on AA2A and the benefits for students in AA2A colleges.

"Alongside the work itself I have been able to meet with MA students and discuss a range of issues surrounding fine art and current practice which is in itself a positive aspect of this scheme. I have also worked at the University with students from the academy where I teach and was able to instruct them in some of the techniques that I have developed and now feel more confident with."
January 8, 2010 by Annette Pugh

"I'm getting to know some of the first year BA students as well and Its interesting watching them take their first steps in printing."
November 15, 2009 by David Henckel

"After a tour and induction I spent the afternoon in the print room, working alongside printmaking staff and a few new MA students, who were creating an etching as part of their induction. When they heard about the AA2A scheme and the Arts Council, some international students said they thought artists in the UK seemed to have more opportunities and support here than in other European countries!"
November 9, 2009 by Caroline Underwood

"Spent some time in the photography dept yesterday, and met some of the students. An ex-student was giving a demonstration about using 5 x 4 cameras so I joined that, which was good."
November 5, 2009 by Kay Goodridge

"Met with the other artists today and had a tour of the college facilities and staff. Some students were hanging around and it was great to meet some of them too.
To discuss art! This is something I always didn’t do whilst in college, in pubs or in any situation. I’m not sure why this is? Maybe I needed a break from thinking about it. Maybe others didnt find it interesting. Does anyone ever talk about art?

Anyway, Im looking forward to finding out if this new generation of art students talk about art, and to find out what they know, and perhaps, for me, to remember what I know too."
November 7, 2009 by David Symons

Best wishes,
Georgia