APD - Artists Professional Development Network
The Artists Professional Development Network (APD) is a UK-wide intelligence and exchange forum for organisations that are pro-actively developing information, advice, training, and professional development services for visual and applied artists.
www.apd-network.info

ARC: Aspex Artists' Resource Centre
ARC: Aspex Artists' Resource Centre aims to develop a strong network of artists and encourage the sharing of information and ideas. The Resource Centre at Aspex Gallery in Portsmouth is open Tues - Fri 12-6pm Sat 12-4pm.
www.aspex.org.uk   email: resource@aspex.org.uk

Arts Council England
Arts Council England is the national development agency for the arts in England, distributing public money from Government and the National Lottery.
www.artscouncil.org.uk

Artquest
An advice and information service primarily for London's visual artists and craftspeople, but the website has much valuable, practical information on all aspects of artists' practice.
www.artquest.org.uk

All Ways Learning
All Ways Learning is a catalyst, leader, guide and enabler in professional development for people managing the arts in the South East of England.
www.allwayslearning.org.uk

AXIS
National database of contemporary artists and makers based in the UK.
www.axisartists.org.uk

ETA [Empowering the Artist]
ETA is an organisation providing visual arts and crafts practitioners in the SE with professional development opportunities.
www.eta-art.co.uk

Crafts Council
The Crafts Council is the UK's national organisation for the promotion of contemporary crafts. Established in 1971, it is an independent body funded by the Arts Council England, responsible for promoting fine craftsmanship, encouraging high standards and increasing public awareness of contemporary crafts and applied arts.
www.craftscouncil.org.uk