WELCOME TO AICA-UK
The International Association of Art Critics (AICA) supports those engaged in writing and thinking about art through offering public programmes and membership benefits that include free access to museums and galleries across the globe. Established in 1950, AICA is committed to promoting art criticism as a practice and to protecting the ethical and professional interests of its members.
The UK Section of AICA comprises over 300 critics, art writers, curators and scholars throughout the country. Reflecting the ethos of its parent organisation, AICA-UK aims to foster critical writing and thinking about art and to support a new generation of critics. It provides:
- A membership and press card that offers free entry to many museums, galleries and arts institutions around the world.
- Public events, including an annual lecture delivered by a distinguished writer or critic, and informal networking opportunities to discuss exhibitions and new critical writing.
- Representation of members’ views in relation to key issues.
- A programme of mentoring for new critical voices.
- Three annual gatherings: an Ordinary General Meeting held outside of London, with a specially organised visit to museums and galleries; an Annual General Meeting held in London; and a New Year’s party.
- An invitation to attend the annual AICA International Congress, hosted each year by a different member nation, as well as an opportunity to deliver a paper to delegates.
- A regular newsletter.
As a volunteer and ever-evolving organisation, AICA-UK encourages members to take part in the shaping of the Association through suggesting ideas for discussion and helping with programmes, projects and events.
Annual membership costs £60 pa. Apply to join.
NEWS
The publication launch and discussion with the authors of Central and Eastern European Art Since 1950 (Thames & Hudson 2020) has been postponed and a new date will be announced shortly. >>