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Today the organisation exists as Organisation and Imagination (O + I), and describes itself as 'an independent, radical international artist initiative, a network consultancy and research organisation'. Its board of directors, members and specialist advisors include leading artists, senior civil servants, politicians, scientists, and academics from various disciplines. The name was changed in 1989 in order to distinguish the initiative from arts administrative placement schemes set up following the APG example.
Including files relating to: their approaches and placements within industry and government departments; the APG's involvement with art colleges, galleries, universities and artists' groups; lectures and symposia; correspondence with artists; the day-to-day running of the Group; publications, press and publicity; audiovisual material and photographs.
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This series consists of files of correspondence between the APG and artists, industry and commerce, government and public bodies, academic institutions and galleries, and trusts and foundations. It also includes correspondence relating to the APG's overseas activities, and APG events and symposia. A large part of the correspondence relates to proposals for, and the negotiations surrounding the placement of artists in various public and private organisations.
This series is split into eight sub-series which have been arranged in the following order:
1. Correspondence between the APG and artists
2. Correspondence between the APG and industry and commerce
3. Correspondence between the APG and government, public bodies and related organisations
4. Correspondence between the APG and academic institutions and galleries
5. Correspondence relating to the APG and its overseas activities
6. Correspondence between the APG and trusts and foundations
7. Correspondence relating to the APG, events and symposia
8. Files of loose correspondence
As the majority of the files within each sub series existed as as a working file, the original order of the items within each file has been preserved as much as possible.
This series consists of files of correspondence between the Artist Placement Group and various artists.
Files TGA 20042/1/1/1-12 are arranged chronologically by correspondent.
Files TGA 20042/1/1/13-18 are arranged chronologically by dates of correspondence.
The original order of the items within the files has been preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of correspondence between the APG and Ian Breakwell. The majority of the correspondence is regarding Ian Breakwell's placement with the Department of Health and Social Security.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
One letter from Stuart Brisley to the APG. Stuart Brisley is asking the question of whether or not the APG principle is workable given the polarity which exists in industry between those who are the owners and investors, and those who sell their labour.
This file consists of correspondence between John Latham, Brabara Steveni and others, regarding the APG during the period ,c. 1974-1981. Topics covered in the correspondence include, John Latham's event/ structure diagram, the Arts Council expropriating artists' ideas, time based issues, and cencorship.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of correspondence from John Latham to Barbara Steveni regarding John Latham's Scottish Office placement.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of correspondence between John Latham and Nicholas Tresilian. Topics covered in the correspondence include: the APG; the discussion of Fog films and its progress; Catastrophe theory; the Arts Council of Great Britain; art idiom of 1954 to black hole theory, anthropic principle; draft of language; and the GLC (Greater London Council).
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This file consists of correspondence with Loepoldo M. Maler.
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This folder consists of handwritten notes and correspondence with Carlyle Reedy.
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This file consists of correspondence between Barbara Steveni and various artists regarding the APG.
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This file consists of two letters from David Toop to Barbara Steveni and the APG.
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This folder consists of correspondence with Nicholas Tresilian regarding the APG organisation. It includes correspondence with John Latham and Barbara Steveni regarding APG policy and direction
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
This folder consists of correspondence with Nicholas Tresilian regarding the APG organisation. It includes correspondence with John Latham and Barbara Steveni regarding APG policy and direction
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of correspondence between the APG and Kate Walker and Shirley Cameron concerning the position of women in the APG. It also includes a letter from John Latham to Kate Walker (with an attached copy of a letter to Clive Soles MP, dated, 18 May 1985) regarding a proposed hinger strike.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of correspondence between the APG and various artists including Ian Breakwell regarding Event structure, Theo Botschvyver and Jeffrey Shaw regarding John Latham's text and its readability, 1975, and George Frayer regarding personal disaster, UFO's and UAE.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of two copies of a letter from noit panel to the APG regarding the economic situation of Great Britain in 1970.
This file consists of correspondence between the APG and various artists including: two letters regarding a vote of no confidence, 1974 and 1981 (from David Toop); letters to Stuart Brisley, David Toop, Ian Macdonald Munro, Jeffrey Shaw, 1972-1975, including one letter (1987) regarding Jeffrey Shaw's placement; a support APG leaflet signed Arnatt, Brisley, Flanagan, Hall, and others, 1970; and a protest leaflet regarding the Gulbenkian Foundation (Toop, Breakwell, Davies, Latham,) 1976.
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This file consists of correspondence from various artists enquiring about the APG.
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This file consists of correspondence from various artists requesting information about the APG.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of correspondence from various artists.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
This series consists of files of correspondence between the Artist Placement Group and various artists.
Files are arranged alphabetically by correspondent. The original order of the items within the files has been preserved as much as possible.
Correspondence and documents relating to the work of the Artists' Agency. The majority of the correspondence is between the APG and Lucy Milton, the director of Artists' Agency.
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Correspondence between the APG and Artlaw Services LTD.
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Correspondence, notes and press cuttings relating to Scott Bader Company Ltd.
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Correspondence, notes and press cuttings relating to Scott Bader Company Ltd.
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Correspondence between the APG and Berger Jenson and Nicholson Limited.
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Correspondence between the APG and Proteus-Bygging Ltd regarding the Big Breath Project as part of a placement. Includes photographs of work.
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Correspondence between the APG and Bowater-Scott Corporation Ltd.
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Notes, press cuttings and correspondence between the APG and British Airways.
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Correspondence between the APG and British Aluminium
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Correspondence between the APG, the BBC and Channel 4 regarding an APG programme.
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Correspondence between the APG and the British Iron and Steel Federation.
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Press cuttings, notes and correspondence between the APG and British Leyland.
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Correspondence between the APG and British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC).
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Notes and correspondence between the APG anf British Railways.
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Notes, press cuttings and correspondence between the APG and the British Steel Corporation.
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Correspondence between the APG and Cadbury Schweppes Ltd.
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Notes and correspondence between the APG and Commercial Plastics Limited.
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Correspondence between the APG and Courtaulds Ltd.
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Correspondence between the APG and Dunlop Company Ltd.
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Correspondence from Esso case history relating to Andrew Dipper's placement.
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Correspondence, notes and invoices from Esso case history.
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Correspondence between the APG and Ferranti Ltd.
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Correspondence between the APG and S Hille and Co Ltd. Includes two photographs.
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Correspondence betweeen the APG and Imperial Chemical Industries - ICI Fibres Division.
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Correspondence betweeen the APG and Imperial Chemical Industries - ICI Fibres Division - regarding case history.
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Correspondence betweeen the APG and Imperial Chemical Industries - ICI Paints Division.
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Correspondence betweeen the APG and Imperial Chemical Industries - ICI Plastics Division.
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Correspondence between the APG and the International Wool Secretariat.
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Photographs, notes, minutes of meetings and correspondence between the APG and John Player and Sons.
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Correspondence between the APG and Kodak Ltd.
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Cprrespondence between the APG and Marks and Spencer Ltd.
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Correspondence between the APG and Massey-Ferguson (United Kingdom) Ltd.
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Correspondence and notes between the APG and the Metal Box Manufacturing Company Ltd.
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Correspondence and notes between the APG and Chris Patey, Public Affairs Manager at Mobil International.
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Correspondence and notes between the APG and Mullard Ltd.
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correspondence, notes and minutes of meetings regarding a feasibility study for a placement with the National Bus Company.
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Correspondence betweeen the APG and the National Bus Company.
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Notes and correspondence between the APG and the National Coal Board.
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Notes, charts and correspondence between the APG and the National Engineering Laboratory, East Kilbride.
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Correspondence between the APG, George Levantis, Ocean Fleets Ltd and other shipping companies concerning George Levantis's placement with Ocean Fleets Ltd.
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Notes, press cuttings and correspondence between the APG and British-Olivetti Ltd.
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Correspondence and notes between the APG and The Plessey Company Ltd.
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Correspondence and notes between the APG and the Rank Organisation.
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Correspondence and notes between the APG and Reed International Ltd.
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Notes, press cuttings and correspondence between the APG and the Rockware Group.
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Two letters concerning placements with Shell, dated, 6 July 1979 and 26 June 1981.
Items are arranged chronologically.
This file includes: correspondence and draft letters between the APG and Sir Peter Baxendell; press articles relating to Shell people worldwide; correspondence between the APG, Shell and Esso concerning business propositions; correspondence with Ian McDonald-Munro, a piece by Ian MacDonald-Munro entitled, 'The Role as Found Object', 1981 (this piece was originally filed in plastic wallets - the front cover of which has been photocopied and inserted into this file), a CV for Ian MacDonald-Munro; and 'This is Expro', a publication conveying the impressions of Shell-Esso's north sea facilities by the photographer Mike St. Maur Sheil.
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Correspondence between the APG and Tate and Lyle Ltd
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Correspondence with various industrialists including correspondence with Imperial Metal Industries Ltd, The Sunday Times, and the Chilean Embassy.
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Correspondence between the APG and the Trade Unions Congress (TUC) regarding an exhibition at the Hayward Gallery. Also includes other documentation relating to the TUC, and correspondence between the APG and the Association of Scientific, Technical and Managerial staff.
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Correspondence between the APG and various representatives from industry.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
This series consists of files correspondence between the Artist Placement Group and government, public bodies and related organisations.
Files are arranged alphabetically by correspondent. The original order of the items within the files has been preserved as much as possible.
Includes minutes of meetings.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
Letter from M D Berman, Design Director, to Robin Campbell in which he expresses his support for the ideas behind the APG.
Correspondence concerning funding.
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The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
Correspondence regarding funding.
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Correspondence reagrding John Latham's litigation against the Arts Council of Great Britain and correspondence with Roy Shaw on the Art Council's removal of funding and their appropriation of ideas.
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The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
File consists of one letter from James Batho from The Department of Environment to Barbara Latham.
Correspondence between the APG and Tony Benn.
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Correspondence between the APG and Tony Benn, concerning the APG between the period 1967-1980.
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Correspondence between the APG and Gerry Bowden MP regarding the APG and the Arts Council.
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Correspondence between the APG and European Members of Parliament, Jenny Buchan and Roland Boyes.
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The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
File of papers and correspondence relating to a seminar on the history and aims of the APG given by Wilfred Burns and John Latham on Thursday 27 October 1977.
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Letters concerning a placement with the Chilean Embassy.
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File of correspondence, memos, and notes regarding placements in the Civil Service.
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Correspondence, notes and press cuttings relating to a proposal from the APG for a feasibility study to look at an APG contribution to the Commission for Racial Equality.
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File of correspondence with various MPs regarding the APG. Correspondents include: Aubrey Jones, Barbara Castle, Sir Edward Boyle, Tony Benn, Shirley Williams, Andrew Faulds, Margaret Thatcher, and Robin Cooke. The file also includes notes of meetings.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
Correspondence between the APG, Richard de Marco and Lord Linlithgow regarding the feasibility study for the West Lothian 'Bings' project.
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This file originally consisted of three sub-files, entitled: 'Dept of the Environment Correspondence' (TGA 20042/1/3/20/1); 'Birmingham D.O.E. Roger Coward's Placement, 1975' (TGA 20042/1/3/20/2); 'Lambeth D.O.E.' (TGA 20042/1/3/20/3).
They consist of feasibility studies, material relating to the project, 'You and me here we are', reports, correspondence, and notes relating to the APG and the Department of the Environment.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
Letters notes and reports relating to a successful placement with the Department of the Environment's Noise Advisory Council.
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Correspondence regarding possible placements with the Department of the Environment.
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File consists of four folders of documents, correspondence, minutes of meetings and reports concerning Ian Breakwell's placement with the DHSS and, 'Reminiscence Aids for the Elderly'.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
This file originally consisted of five sub-files, entitled: 'DHSS Figures/Details' (TGA 20042/1/3/24/1); '1975-76: Finances and Feasibility Studies' (TGA 20042/1/3/24/2); 'Future DHSS Projects and Onwards' (TGA 20042/1/3/24/3); 'Publicity - Papers Relating to Art Monthly' (TGA 20042/1/3/24/4); 'Reprints of correspondence - Minutes of meetings and DHSS papers' (TGA 20042/1/3/24/5).
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Correspondence from the APG asking Lord Eccles for support.
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File of documents and correspondence with 'Environmental Consortium'.
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Notes and correspondence with Anthony Faulds MP and Clive Soley MP regarding a dispute with the Arts Council.
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File of correspondence between John Latham and Sir Monty Finniston regarding John Latham asking for support with his thoeries.
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Correspondence relating to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, including proposals for placementas within the Foreign Office and the European Economic Community.
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Correspondence between the APG and the Greater London Council.
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Correspondence with Tony Banks and Lord Birkett concerning the GLC's decision to go ahead with a placement and their subsequent reversal.
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Correspondence relating to applications to the GLC's grants sub-committee.
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Correspondence relating to a one-day conference on London and the Arts which was held at the National Film Theatre, London, 27/11/1981.
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Correspondence concerning possible placements with the GLC.
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Correspondence between the APG and the General Post Office.
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File of correspondence, notes and press cuttings relating to the Great Georges Project in Loverpool. The majority of the correspondence is between the APG and Bill Harpe.
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Includes correspondence with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
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Includes correspondence between the APG and the Labour Party, notes, press cuttings, and minutes of meetings.
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File consists of material on socialism and correspondence between the APG and political parties.
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Includes correspondence from Hugh Wilson and Lewis Womersley, chartered architects and town planners.
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Correspondence between the APG and Lord Kennet.
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Correspondence between the APG and Lothian Regional Council regarding the 'Niddrie Bings'
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Correspondence, notes and press cuttings relating to the Manpower Services Commission.
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Correspondence regarding grant-in-aid from the Minstry of Technology and the Department of Trade.
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Includes notes, letters, reports, statements by Stuart Brisley and leaflets relating to the development of the new town, 'Peterlee'.
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Correspondence, notes and reports on Stuart Brisley's placement with Peterlee Development Corporation.
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Correspondence and notes relating to the APG and 'Political and Economic Planning'
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Notes and letters from the APG to the Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Nigel Lawson.
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Copies of correspondence from APG to the Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher. Includes duplicates.
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Correpondence, mintues of meeting, and notes relating to the Property Services Agency (PSA)
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This file originally consisted of two sub-files, entitled, 'Scottish Tourist Board' (TGA 20042/1/3/51/1), and 'English Tourist Board' (TGA 20042/1/3/51/2).
Files include correspondence between the APG and the Scottish and English Tourist Boards, as well as holiday brochures and promotional material.
The original order of the items within the files has been preserved as much as possible.
Correspondence, printed material and photocopied material relating to the Commision for Racial Equality and European Placement Scheme.
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Correspondence between the APG and regional arts associations.
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Correspondence, notes and reports concerning John Latham's Scottish Office placement. In particular, this file features material relating to the 'Niddrie Woman' and the 'Sea Cultivation Project'.
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Corrsepondence, reports and minutes of meetings with the Scottish Development Agency. Also included is a file concerning information about aerial photography.
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Correspondence includes letters and submissions by the APG to the Lothian Regional Headquarters, West Lothian District Council and the Countryside Commission for Scotland.
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Correspondence and reports relating to the Scottish Office.
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Correspondence and reports concerning John Latham's Scottish Office placement.
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Correspondence and reports relating to John Latham's placement with the Scottish Office.
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Correspondence, notes, and reports relating to John Latham's placement with the Scottish Office.
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Correspondence relating to a presentation by the APG. Also included are proposals for an event, documentation relating to study tours, and an article.
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Notes, press cuttings and correspondence between the APG and various government bodies and political parties.
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Correspondence and reports regarding the 'Unified Ministry'.
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Includes correspondence between various industrial bodies, government bodies, and the APG during the period, c 1968-1978.
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This series consists of files correspondence between the APG and academic institutions and galleries.
Files are arranged alphabetically by correspondent. The original order of the items within the files has been preserved as much as possible.
Correspondence between the APG and various art colleges during the period, c. 1969-1982.
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Correspondence and notes regarding visits by the APG to various art colleges to talk about the Artist Placement Group and their work.
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Correspondence between the APG and the Centre for Cultural Studies, School of English, The University of Birmingham.
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Correspondence between the APG and the University of Bradford.
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Correspondence and notes between the APG and Brunel University.
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Correspondence between the APG and Brunel University concerning support for the APG.
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Correspondence between the APG and Camberwell College of Art.
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One letter from Ruby Ree to Margret Braithwaite and one letter from Edward de Bono to Barbara Steveni.
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Includes one letter from M.L. Meyer, Professor of Apllied Mechanics, The City University to Barbara Latham (05 Nov 1968), and one letter from Barbara Latham to Sir James Tait, The City University (15 Nov 1971).
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Correspondence between the APG and the City of Coventry College of Art and Design.
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Correspondence and notes between the APG and Dartington College of Arts.
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Correspondence between Barbara Latham and W.L. Guttsman, the librarian at the University of East Anglia.
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Correspondence between the APG and Edinburgh College of Art.
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Correspondence and notes between the APG and the Free International University.
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Correspondence between the APG and Imperial College of Science and Technology, London.
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Correspondence between the APG and the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA). Also includes notes and promotional material, and a letter from Herbert Read to Latham (not stated as to whether it is John or Barbara) in which Read writes that he agrees with the views of the APG and that he wishes them good luck and is sympathies.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
Correspondence and notes between the APG and the Institute of Industrial Psychology.
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Correspondence, notes, minutes of meetings and other documentation relating to the organisation of 'Between' at the Kunsthalle Düsseldorf in 1971.
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Correspondence between Barbara Latham and Professor Parrot, Department of Central and South-Eastern European Studies, Lancaster University.
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Correspondence between the APG and the City of Leicester Polytechnic.
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Correspondence from the APG to the London School of Economics.
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Correspondence between the APG and the University of Leeds.
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Correspondence between the APG and University College London.
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Correspondence between the APG and the University of Technology, Loughborough.
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Correspondence between the APG and Newport College of Art and Design.
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Correspondence between the APG and the Open University.
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Correspondence and notes relating to various APG and Organisation and Imagination placements including correspondence with Städtische Kunsthalle Düsseldorf, Dennis Stevenson at the Tate, and Sir Nicholas Goodison at the Stock Exchange.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
Correspondence between the APG and various colleges at Oxford University.
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Correspondence from the APG to University of Reading.
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Correspondence between the APG and the Royal College of Art concerning APG involvement during the period 1971-1982.
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Correspondence with the Royal College of Art, notes and minutes of meetings relating to 'A New Role for Fine Artist'
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Correspondence between the APG and the Royal College of Art. Includes transcripts and notes relating to an APG propsal, 'Art This Side of Zero', 1985.
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Correspondence between the APG and various industrialists, politicians and academics concenring the APG Seminar at the RCA on 27 October 1977. Also includes notes relating to the RCA seminar.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
Correspondence, notes and various documentation relating to the APG seminar at the RCA on the 27 October 1977.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
Correspondence and notes relating to the proposal by the APG for an externally funded reseacrh project, 'A new role for the fine artist' at the RCA
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
Correspondence between the APG and the Royal Society of Arts. Includes a a certificate for Barbara Steveni's election as a Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, 8th December 1969.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
Correspondence between the APG and Professor Lawrence Gowing of the Slade School of Fine Art regarding issues of support for the APG.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
Correspondence between the APG, the National Union of Students (NUS), the Inner London Education Authority and Trent Polytechnic.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
Correspondence between the APG and Norman Reid, Director, Tate Gallery regarding sponsorship of the APG.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
Three pieces of correspondence between the APG, the National Coal Board, Tate Gallery, and the Scottish Office relating to John Latham and his work in Scotland.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
Two pieces of correspondence betweem John Latham and Bill English, Head of Department of Fine Art, Trent Polytechnic.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
Correspondence between the APG and the University of Warwick.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
This series consists of files correspondence relating to the APG and its activities overseas.
Files are arranged alphabetically by correspondent. The original order of the items within the files has been preserved as much as possible.
Press cuttings, notes, printed material and correspondence between the APG and the French-born Canadian artist, colleague and member of Art Sociologique, Herve Fischer.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
Includes various typed documents in French, Ducth and English relating to Art Sociologique and Herve Fischer. Also included are posters, correspondence and newspaper articles relating to Herve Fischer, Art Sociologique and their involvement in the Netherlands.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
Includes correspondence, press cuttings, notes, exhibition catalogues and printed material relating to Art Sociologique member, Fred Forest.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
Correspondence, press cuttings and various documentation relating to John-Paul Thenot and the movement, Art Sociologique.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
Correspondence relating to a seminar in Bonn at which the APG presented its case before the representatives of four ministries.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
Includes correspondence with Bryan Dyson and copies of the magazine Centerfold.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
Includes correspondence regarding a discussion at the Apollohuis, Eindhoven, 16 January, 1982. Also includes a transcription of the discussion, transcribed and edited by Ros Sachsse-Schadt and Rolf Sachsse.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
Includes correspondence between the APG, Nicholas Tresilian and Robert Robert Gregoire, (Head of Division, 'Problems of the cultural sector', under the Director-General of research, science and education, EEC Commision, Brussels). Also includes notes, reports and proposals relating to applications for EEC grants.
Some of the correspondence is in French.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
Correspondence, notes, reports, proposals and printed material relating to the New York based group, 'Experiments in Art Techonology'. Also included is correspondence between John Latham and Lord Hirschfield regarding 'Foundation on Automation and Employment'. Correspondents in this file include Tom Batho, Ray Gunter, Billy Klüver and Andrew Shearer.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
Correspondence and notes relating to a lunch at the French Embassy in 1980, given by Sir Reginald Hibbert for the APG.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of two files within files, labelled, 'Documenta 6, Kassel', and 'Düsseldorf - Jurgen Harten'
File labelled, 'Documenta 6' consists of two folders of correspondence, notes, press cuttings and printed material relating to the APG's appearence at Documenta 6 in Kassel, 1977. It includes some correspondence from Volkswagen. Some documentation within this file is in German.
File labelled, 'Düsseldorf - Jurgen Harten' consists of one folder of notes, press cuttings, and correspondence between the APG and Jurgen Harten, Director of the Bonn Kunsthalle, regarding Between 6 and Jurgen Harten's part in the Hayward exhibition (1971) and his invlovement in Bonn. Some documentation within this file is in German.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
Correspondence, posters and promotional material relating to a presentation given by the APG at the Galerie Krinzinger, Innsbruck in 1979. All documentation within this file is in German.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
Correspondence and minutes of meetings with Roger Coward, Chairman of the International Association of Artists.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
Correspondence between APG and colleagues in Italy, including 'centro 'Experimenta' napoli'. Documentation within this file is in English, Italian, French, Spanish and German.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
Notes, reports and correspondence between the APG and the Arts Council of New Zealand.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
Correspondence between the APG and their European colleagues, Rolf and Ros Sachsse.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
Correspondence between the APG and their European colleagues, Rolf and Ros Sachsse.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
Notes, proposals, contact sheets, invitations, printed material and correspondence relating to APG's involvment in the seminar, 'Un Certain Art Anglais' at the Musee d'Art Moderne, Paris on 20 January 1979.
The original order of the items within this file has been preserved as much as possible.
This series consists of files correspondence between the APG and trusts and foundations.
Files are arranged alphabetically by correspondent. The original order of the items within the files has been preserved as much as possible.
This series consists of files of correspondence relating to the APG, and events and symposia involving the APG.
Files are arranged alphabetically by correspondent. The original order of the items within the files has been preserved as much as possible.
This series consists of loose pieces of correspondence which did not belong to any working file. The topics covered in the correspondence relate to the APG's interaction with various public and private bodies and document the negotiations of placements and the organisation of APG events and symposia.
Files are arranged alphabetically by correspondent. The original order of the items within the files has been preserved as much as possible.
This series consists of statements, proposals and reports on placements, symposia, exhibitions and conferences undertaken by the Artist Placement Group and artists working under the auspices of the Artist Placement Group. It also includes various files of biographical material relating to artists associated with the APG.
This series is split into three sub-series which have been arranged in the following order:
1. Statements by APG
2. Statements by individual artists
3. Biographical material relating to artists associated with the APG
As the majority of the files within each sub series existed as as a working file, the original order of the items within each file has been preserved as much as possible. However, where this was not possible, items have been arranged chronologically.
This series consists of statements, proposals and reports on placements, symposia, exhibitions and conferences undertaken by the Artist Placement Group.
Files are arranged chronologically. Files are arranged chronologically. The original order of the items within each file has preserved as much as possible. However, where this was not possible, items have been arranged chronologically.
This file consists of material relating to the Industrial Negative Symposium held at the Mermaid Theatre, London, in 1968. It includes, correspondence regarding the event, an APG end of year report for 1968, checklists, transcripts of a telephone 'question and answer' session, and a speech by the Rt. Hon. Ray Gunter MP, the Director of the Foundation on Automation and Employment.
Items are arranged chronologically.
This file consists of material relating to the exhibition, INN7O at the Hayward Gallery, London, in 1971. It includes artists statemets, notes, attendence lists, and a draft version of 'Art and Economics'.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file includes the following documents: 'The Artist and Artist Placement Group', (c 1970); 'The APG Working Brief', (May 1970); 'art and Economics - Case Record' (May 1970); 'APG to Date', (c 1970-71); a copy of a letter from the Civil Service Department to the Secretary to the Chairman of the Arts Council regarding APG Methodology, (25 Jan 1973); 'Report on the Year's Activities, 1975'; two versions of 'New Profession', proposed by the APG, (1976); a copy of a signed statement by the APG, dated November 1976, regarding in the Gulbenkian Foundation's involvement with the Artc Council; 'Some Distinctions [and Glossary 1978]: The 'Incidental' Person, (1978); a copy od a 'Memorandum to the Arts Council of Great Britain, for the attention of the Special Applications Committee from the Artist Placement Group, September 1979'; 'the artist placement group presents the incidental person approach to government, (c 1979); a copy of, 'To Whom it May Concern - Proposal - fro the Artist Placement Group regarding The Medical Research Council Brain Metabolism Unit at Edinburgh University', (1981); 'The Incidental Person approach to government as proposed by the Artist Placement Group, London, 1966-1984', (1984).
Items are arranged chronologically.
File of handwritten and typed notes relating to statements made by the Artist Placement Group.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of trigger charts, press information and agendas from the year 1975.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of documents relating to the proposed restructuring and expansion of the Artist Placement Group during the period, 1880-1983.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file includes the following documents: various notes, arrangements and lists of artists relating to APG events; document entitled, 'Where no comment to your letter, take it I'm basically in agreement; 'Artist Placement - The Logic adopted in Placing Artists'; 'The Artists' Placement Group'; 'Placement Situation'; 'Art and Organisation - Outline'; 'artist placement: Trigger Chart - Week beginning January 20'; 'Report to Special Applications Committee of the Arts Council of Great Britain'; 'apg: Submission of Request for Payment on the Basis of Results'; 'Artist Placement Group - Some Examples of Placements'; 'Sample Quotations from Industrialists Letters'; a copy of an article, 'Art and Technology - The New Combine', by Douglas M. Davis'.
Items are arranged chronologically.
This series consists of statements, proposals and reports on placements undertaken by artists working under the auspices of the Artist Placement Group.
Files are arranged alphabetically by artist. The original order of the items within each file has preserved as much as possible. However, where this was not possible, items have been arranged chronologically.
This file consists of one folder of statements and photographs relating to projects undertaken by Keith Arnatt.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file includes: promotional material for Ian Breakwell's 'Continuous Diary: 1965-1977', exhibition at the ICA, 8 March - 17 April, 1977; a document entitled, 'Some notes in response to questions raised by Wilfred Burns, Cheif Planner, Dept. of Environment, in his opening address to the APG Seminar 'The Incidental Person Approach to Government'. Royal College of Art. 27th Oct. 1977.', by Ian Breakwell, January 1978; synopsis of two films by Ian Breakwell, 'The Institution', and 'The Journey'.
Items are arranged chronologically.
This file consists of statements, reports, press cuttings and press releases relating to Ian Breakwell's placement with the Department of Health, 1978-1979. It also includes copies of the document entitled, 'A personal history of work on placement with the Department of Health and related work. 1976-1979', by Ian Breakwell, 1979, and various material relating to the 'Reminiscence Aids Project', including a 99 page report.
The original order of the items within these files has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of photographs, contact sheets, texts, press cuttings, promotional material, and statements relating to projects undertaken by Stuart Brisley.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of reports, articles and statements relating to Stuart Brisley. It includes: a typsecript of article entitled, 'No it is not on', published in Studio International, March 1972; a 'Report on APG Project at Haverhill Commencing September 1970 - May 1971; 'APG/Hille Project: report on apg artist's visit to Hille factories'; 'Artist Project Peterlee January 1976 - September 1977 Observations: Stuart Brisley'; an article by Stuart Brisley entitled, 'Wanted: a new deal in art schools?'; and a list of artists associated with the APG, including annotations on the reverse (in the hand of Stuart Brisley?).
Items are arranged chronologically.
This file consists of two statements relating to Roger Coward's placemtn with the Department of the Environment in 1975 - 1977: 'What is the connection between what is ugly and what is beautiful?' by Roger Coward; and, 'Description of the Project: 'You and Me Here We Are'.
Items are arranged chronologically.
This file consists of statements by Hugh Davies. It includes: a document on comparitive musicology entitled, 'An Excursus into Uncharted Domains of Comparitive Musicology OR How to avoit making the same mistakes all over again', printed in Musics 3, 1975; 'Four Energy Sounds'; and 'Sounds Heard at La Sainte-Baume', July 1974, printed in Musics 5, 1975/76.
Items are arranged chronologically.
A consultancy report from DPR Associates on PR for the Artist Placement Group.
This file consists of one folder of material relating to Garth Evans placement with the British Steel Corporation. It includes: 'Garth Evans - Report for training officer BSC Redpath Dorman Long Depot', December 1969; 'B.S.C. Fellowship in Sculpture at St. Martin's School of Art, Fellow: Garth Evans, Report on Progress - October 1970'; ''B.S.C. Fellowship in Sculpture at St. Martin's School of Art, Fellow: Garth Evans, Re: Film'; and three copies of, ''B.S.C. Fellowship in Sculpture at St. Martin's School of Art, Fellow: Garth Evans, Re: Artist/Industry(2)'.
Items are arranged chronologically.
This file consists of two documents relating to statements by the Eventstructure Research Group. It includes a document entitled, 'Art and Industry - The APG Position', and a notice to the press: 'Student action by art students is distinguished from action by other groups of students in several basic aspects'.
This file consisits of material relating to work and placements undertaken by Barry Flanagan. It includes photographs, notes, biographical mateial, promotional material, press cuttings and correspondence relating to Barry Flanagan.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of various documents relating to placements and statements made by John Latham. It includes: 'A report prepared by John Latham of ERG (Evenstructure Research Group) for Artist Placement Group', Jan 1968; 'Manifesto June 1968'; two copies of typed notes on 'Hydraulic Jump Considered as an Event-Structure', (this document is signed off as 'NT 19/3/'79' which means this could have been typed by Nicholas Tresilian. However, the documents also have handwritten annotations by John Latham); 'Time Base Theory and Artist Placement: Two Propositions', (this document is signed off 'RC 3/3/79' which means that this piece might have been typed by Roger Coward); and a 'Note by John Latham - About the outline Event Structure', Oct 1981.
Items are arranged chronologically.
This file consists of eight folders of notes, correspondence, press cuttings, proposals, feasibilty study reports, and copies of photographs relating to John Latham's placements with the Scottish Office, and his interaction with West Lothian District Council.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of six folders of material relating to John Latham and Dyson Syntax as well as other projects which John Latham was involved in during this period such as his involvement with the Scottish Office, and APG's 'Incidental Person Approach to Europe'. It includes notes, statements, correspondence, and photocopies of press cuttings. It also features copies of a statement by John Latham, 'on the matters dividing nature of language as a medium, its influence towards ultimate division, an inclusive framework, recommendation for action', which was sent to The Secretary General, The United Nations Organisation, Newy York City, 7th October 1983.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of material relating to the John Latham and the Artist Placement Group in Vienna. It includes notes, a 'Text of address for APG in Vienna, June 1979', and correspondence.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of material relating to John Latham's placement with the Scottish Office. It includes various statements and documents concerning John Latham's 'Niddrie Woman' and his shale sculptures of West Lothian.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of two documents relating to placements and work undertaken by Ian Macdonal-Munro. It includes a document entitled, 'Proposed APG/Letraset Project', by Ian Macdonald-Munro, 6th January 1970, and 'The Role as Found Object - A five-year piece', by Ian Macdonald-Munro, 1981.
Items are arranged chronologically.
This file includes: 'Jeffery Shaw's Report Following a Visit to Personna International Plant in Glasgow on November 17 (meeting with Mr. Higgins)'; 'AVON Inflatable Products Division - Jeffrey Shaw's report following meeting with Mr Tom Norreys. [Mr Dennis Parry and Mr Eddie Sowden]'.
Items are arranged chronologically.
This file includes a transcript for 'The Language of Sound, by David Toop, which was rehearsed and recorded on 5th June 1974, and a document entitled, 'Ceasing to Begin: When Music Begins to Cease', by David Toop, 1975.
Items are arranged chronologically.
This file consists of draft versions of articles and statements by Nicholas Tresilian, dated between 1979-1984. It includes: two copies of, 'Self-Organizing Artist Networks (SOANs), February 1979; 'First out of the Waterfall: Theses on the Emergence of SOANs', 7th May 1979; 'A New Role for Artists in Europe: Synopsis for a topical paper - proposed to the European Co-operation fun - by - Nicholas Tresilian, Artist Placement Group', 3rd March 1980; 'Thesis on the Formation of Grand Unifying Rituals (GURs)', 4th July 1984.
Items are arranged chronologically.
This file consists of articles, statements, notes, and correspondence relating to Nicholas Tresilian's involvment with the APG during the period 1984-1989.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This series consists of files of biographical material relating to artists associated with the APG.
Files are arranged chronologically. The original order of the items within each file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of two folders of biographical material relating to artists associated with the Artist Placement Group. It includes artists' CV's, notes, promotional material and photographs of the artists' works. Artists included in this file are: Stuart Brisley, Alan Smith, John Latham, Hugh Davies, Rosemary Finn-Kelcey, Ian Breakwell, Rose Garrard, Kate Walker, Mary Kelly, Barbara Steveni, Margaret Harrison, David Hall, David Toop, Nicholas Tresilian, George Levantis, William Furlong, Silvia C. Ziranek, Gillian M. Hinds,
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of four folders of biographical material relating to artists associated with the Artist Placement Group. It includes artists' CV's, lists of artists, and promotional material realting to APG artists. Artists' included in this file are: Ronald Haselden, David Toop, Rita Keegan, Stuart Brisely, Barbara Steveni, Ian Breakwell, Hugh Davies, John Latham, George Levantis, Nicholas Tresilian, Carlyle Reedy, Garth Evans, Ian Munro, David Hall, Kieth Arnatt, Jeffrey Shaw, Barry Flanagan, John Hilliard, Gareth Jones, Victor Burgin.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists three folders of biographical material such as CV's and lists of artists associated with the Artist Placement Group. It includes material relating to artists, Mona Hatoum, Charlie Hooker, Carlyle Reedy, Robina Rose, and Anne Tallentine.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This series consists of administrative and constitutional records, and minutes of meetings relating to the Artist Placement Group.
This series is split into three sub-series which have been arranged in the following order:
1. Constitutional records
2. Minutes of meetings
3. Administrative records
As the majority of the files within each sub series existed as as a working file, the original order of the items within each file has been preserved as much as possible. However, where this was not possible, items have been arranged chronologically.
This series consists of working files of records which relate the constitution and ideology of the Artist Placement Group.
Files are arranged in chronological order. The original order of the items within each file has preserved as much as possible, with the exception of TGA 20042/3/1/4, the contents of which have been arranged chronologically.
This file consists of various documents which define the funtions and the ideology which underpins the Artist Placement Group.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of various documents relating to the establishment of the Artist Placement Group Trust and APG Research Limited. It includes: microfiche of the company articles of association; a list of legal and constitutional obligations; a copy of the 'Memorandum and Articles of Association of APG Research Limited', incorporated on 14 May 1970; and a photocopy of the 'Art Placement Trust Deed', signed by Nancy Balfour OBE and others, dated 03 Aug 1967.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of three folders of notes, articles and minutes of meetings relating to discussions about APG theory and ideology.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of various documents relating to the staffing and assistance of the APG. It includes: a press release for the Artist Placement Group - 'Emergence of a new professional role - Concept Engineer', 1974; a draft version of 'APG Submission of request for Payment by Results', 1977; 'Art as social strategy in organisations and institutions, European Placement Programme', c. 1983/1984; two copies of 'Examples of APG Placements '75-'84' (one copy includes a CV of the Artist placement group, covering the period 1966 - 1988); a copy of a document entitled, 'Artists & decision making', 1988; a bibliography of the APG covering the period, 1966 - 1987; typed notes entitled, 'APG vs. The Government Monopolies', undated; and a list of references who can be contacted about the APG, undated.
Items are arranged chronologically.
This file consists of three folders of documents relating to texts which contextualise issues such as the APG in Europe, Barbara Steveni's role in the APG, and the ideas of John Latham.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This series consists of minutes of meetings held by the APG during the period, c 1967-1989.
File are arranged chronoligically. The original order of the items within each file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of minutes of meetings, reports and memos for the period 1967-1988.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of reports, correspondence and minutes of meetings for the period 1967-1968.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of minutes of meetings and reports relating to the APG Trust, covering the period 1967-1981. It also includes copies of a memorandum declaring the addition of new trustees to the board, dated 01 June 1973.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of minutes of meetings held in 1969. It also includes a checklist of APG minutes dating from 1970-1978.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of minutes of meetings held in 1970.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of minutes of meetings held in 1971.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of minutes of meetings held in 1972.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of minutes of meetings held in 1974.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of minutes of director's meeting from the period 1974-1978.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of minutes of APG directors' meetings held in the period 1975-1976.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of minutes of meetings, notes, reports and financial records for the period, 1975-1985.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of minutes of meetings held between 1977-1979.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of notes and minutes of working group meetings held in 1978.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file conists of minutes of meetings, and various documents relating to placements, including charts, notes and reports.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of minutes of meetings and other documents relating to the APG's memorandum to the Arts Council of Great Britain in September 1979.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of notes, correspondence and minutes of working group meetings held during the period, 1979-1980.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of minutes of meetings held between 1979-1983, and various documentation relating to the APG's finances.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of notes, references, quotes and provisional material relating to a brochure to introduce a proposed new 'Consultancy Mode' of the APG. Also includes an agenda for a meeting of th APG Trust at Riverdide Studios, 1981.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of minutes of meetings held during 1984 concerning the proposal of 'Manifestation - the Unborn Present' an APG event to be held at the Riverside Studios. It also includes notes, memos, proposals and diagrams relating to the proposal.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of minutes of meetings, notes, and correspondence concerning a meeting held at the Riverside Studios on 10 August 1984.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file includes various notes, minutes and memos regarding Nicholas Tresilian's involvement in the renaming of the Artist Placement Group and the establishment of Organisation and Imagination as an independent international artist consultancy and research body. It features notes realting to meetings and telephone conversations between Nicholas Tresilian, John Latham and Barbara Steveni.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This series consists of various files of administrative records relating to the Artist Placement Group.
This series is split into ten sub-series which have been arranged in the following order:
1. Financial documentation
2. Correspondence with local authorities
3. Correspondence with complimentary organisations
4. Correspondence with trust members
5. Correspondence with trusts and foundations
6. Staffing
7. Administrative records relating to legal issues, office administration and accomodation
8. Administrative records relating to APG placements, symposia and conferences
9. Address lists and APG associates
10. File of loose administrative records relating to various projects
As the majority of the files within each sub series existed as as a working file, the original order of the items within each file has been preserved as much as possible. However, where this was not possible, items have been arranged chronologically.
This series consists of working files of financial documentation relating to the Artist Placement Group. It includes accounts reports, correspondence with banks,documentation concerning income tax and VAT, notes on fundraising, and files of papers consisiting of financial documentation relating to various APG events and conferences.
Files are arranged chronologically. The original order of the items within each file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of various financial documentation relating to the APG and its applicantions for funding from the Arts Council of Great Britain during the period, 1966-1980.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of six folders of correspondence regarding the APG's accounts during the period, 1970-1989.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of correspondence between the APG and National Westminster Bank Ltd.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of material relating to the APG Trust's finances during the period, 1972-1979.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of documentation relating to income tax for the APG.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of correspondence between the APG and the Co-Operative Bank.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of several copies of, 'APG Submission of request for PAYMENT BY RESULTS (draft 1977)', and various notes on the financial breakdown of placements.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of notes for a 'proposal for a liaison unit and includes financial documentation relating to the proposal.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of material relating to the APG's involvement with UNESCO and in Bonn. It includes correspondence, notes and proposals. It also features financial documentation relating to these proposals.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of documentation concerned with VAT in relation to APG Research Limited.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of notes on fundraising by the APG.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of APG account reports for the period, 1984-1986.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of APG account reports for the period, 1987-1989.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This series consists of working files of correspondence between the Artist Placement Group and local authorities regarding issues such as fundraising and proposals for placements.
Files are arranged alphabetically by local authority. The original order of the items within each file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of material relating to the Artis Council of Great Britain.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of correspondence between the APG and Bristol City Department of Environmental Health.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of correspondence between the APG and the British Council. It also consists other documentation relating to the interaction between the APG and the British Council, including press cuttings and notes.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of correspondence between the APG and the British Council, predominately between the years 1979-1983.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of correspondence between the APG and the Commision for New Towns regarding the town of Crawley, Sussex. It also consists other documentation relating to the interaction between the APG and Commision for New Towns regarding Crawley, including press cuttings and notes.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of material relating to the APG's interaction with the Corporation of New Towns, Industries and Service Organisations in Scotland, and is concerned with proposals to attach an artist to the aforementioned organisation. It includes correspondence and notes. Negotiotaions detailed in the correspondence focus manily on the new town of East Kilbride. The file is labelled, 'Glenrothes' as this is where a meeting was held on 22 August 1973 to discuss New Towns in Scotland.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of notes and correspondence between the APG and the Greater London Arts Association (GLAA).
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of notes and correspondence between the APG and the London Borough of Hackney.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of notes and correspondence between the APG and the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham regarding proposed applications for funding. Documents within this file cover the period, 1977-1979.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of notes and correspondence between the APG and the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham regarding proposed applications for funding. Documents within this file cover the period, 1979-1983.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of notes and correspondence between the APG and the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of copies of an APG document entitled, 'The working relationship of artists and other creative people relative to organisations' (the word 'organisations' replaces '(local) authorities', which has been scored out), January 1977.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of various documents relating to the APG's interaction with local authorities associations.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of notes and correspondence between the APG and various local authorities. Included is correspondence with the following local authorities: Aycliffe Development Corporation, Glasgow District Council, Gloucester Civic Trust, Peterlee Town Council, and Sedgefield District Council.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of notes, press cuttings, publications and correspondence between the APG and various local authorities.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of notes and correspondence between the APG and the Milton Keynes Development Corporation. It also includes a copy of a document entitled, 'Milton Keynes Development', by Garth Evans, June 13th 1968.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of notes and correspondence between the APG and Newcastle-upon-Tyne City Council and Tyne and Wear County Council.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of notes and correspondence between the APG and the Northern Arts Association.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of correspondence between the APG and the Peterborough Development Corporation.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of notes, press cuttings and correspondence between the APG and the Redditch Development Corporation.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of notes and correspondence between the APG and the Scottish Arts Council.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of notes and correspondence between the APG and the Telford Development Corporation.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of notes, press cuttings and correspondence between the APG and the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and Tower Hamlets Arts Committee.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
One letter from P Menzies, Social Development Ofiicer, Warrington New Town Development Corporation, to Barbara Latham.
This file consists of notes, press cuttings and correspondence between the APG and the Welsh Arts Council.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This series consists of working files of correspondence between the Artist Placement Group and complimentary organisations.
Files are arranged alphabetically by local authority. The original order of the items within each file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of documents relating to the Artists Union. It includes two typed documents entitled, 'A Socialist Strategy for the Visual Arts in London', and 'An invitation from the Artists Union'
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of correspondence between the APG and the Association of Business Sponsorship for the Arts (ABSA), press cuttings, and promotional material for ABSA.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of material relating to the London Film-makers Co-op. It includes various programmes for meetings of the London Film-makers Co-op and a newsletter dated February 1982.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists material relating to Turning Point. It includes promotional material and newsletters for Turning Point.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of material concerned with a variety of complimentary organisations and projects relating to the APG.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This series consists of working files of correspondence between the Artist Placement Group, trust members and APG directors.
Files are arranged alphabetically by correspondent. The original order of the items within each file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of correspondence between the APG and Nancy Balfour.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of correspondence between the APG, Bernard Bertschinger, Sir William Emrys Williams, and Sir Robert Adeane.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of correspondence with Lord Paul Reilly, director of the Design Council.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of correspondence to and from Andrew Shearer, Chairman of the Artist Placement Group Trust. The majority of the correspondence in this file is from Andrew Shearer to Anthony Field, Finance Director, The Arts Council of Great Britain.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of correspondence between the APG and Hugh Willatt. It also includes notes and the typescript of a speech given by Hugh Willatt at Riverside Studios.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of correspondence regarding APG directors.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This series consists of working files of correspondence between the Artist Placement Group and trusts and foundations.
Files are arranged alphabetically by correspondent. The original order of the items within each file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of one letter from the British Society for Social Responsibility in Science and one letter from Cardinal Newman School to Barbara Latham.
Items are arranged chronologically.
This file consists of correspondence between the APG and the Leverhulme Trust.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of correspondence between the APG and Dr Chris Evans of the National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, Middlesex.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file was originally labelled, 'Tavistock Institute of Human Relations'. It consists of correspondence between the APG and the Tavistock Institute of Human Relations as well as related documentation. It also includes correspondence and notes relating to the APG and the Imperial College of Science and Technology, Department of Management Science and is concerened with 'PEP' (Political and Economic Planning).
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This serious consists of working files of documentation reltaing to staffing issues of the Artist Placement Group.
Files are arranged chronologically. The original order of the items within each file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of documentation relating to the applicants for the position of assistant to the coordinator of APG. The file's label also stated that, '2 employed - others are to be retained on file'.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of correspondence relating to APG staffing issues.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This series consists of working files relating to legal issues, office administration, and accomodation concerning the Artist Placement Group.
Files are arranged chronologically. The original order of the items within each file has preserved as much as possible.
This file conists of correspondence the APG and solicitors, Field, Fisher and Martineau, regarding the registration of the APG as a company and the fomation of the AGP Trust.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of various charts, lists, notes and draft letters documenting the APG's position regarding placement negotations with companies during the period, c. 1970-1974.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file conists of correspondence the APG and solicitors, Field, Fisher and Martineau, regarding the issue of the APG taking legal action against the Arts Council of Great Britain.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of various documents relating the to the APG's accomodation at the Riverside Studios.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of three applications by the APG for telephone lines from Post Office Telecommunications.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This series consists of working files relating to APG placements, symposia and conferences.
Files are arranged chronologically. The original order of the items within each file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of various administrative documents relating to the Industrial Negative Symposium at the Mermaid Theatre, London in 1968.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of various administrative documents relating to early early industrial placement negotiations. These documents were originaly filed in a single A4 blue ring folder.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of various administrative documents relating to the proposal for 'Garage: The New Profession, 1975', by the Artist Placement Group. 'New Profession' was a project, proposed by the APG, to introduce the APG experience of 'Incidental Person' within the organisational frameworks of Industrial Society.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of various proposals and reports relating APG placements prior to 1979.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of various documents relating to proposals for international conferences. It includes: notes on the proposal for an APG conference for 1981; a 'Proposal to ICA to present the I.P. (incidental person) approach to government'; a document regarding a proposal for an international exhibition and series of meetings to be hosted by the Institute of Contemporary Arts London in conjunction with the Pompidou Center Paris, the Kunsthalle Dusseldorf and other international venues. The theme of the exhibition was intedned to be 'The function of artistic representation in the eighties'; and various handwritten and typed notes regarding the proposal to hold an 'International Concurrence' to be held at Riverside, in 1983.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This series consists of files of address lists for various people involved with the APG.
Files are arranged chronologically. The original order of the items within each file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of lists of names and addresses of people assiociated with the APG. It includes artists, curators, gallery owners, industrialists and businessmen who the APG were involved with during the 1960s and 1970s.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of various documentation relating to APG associates. It includes correspondence, notes and lists of APG associates.
The original order of the items within this file has preserved as much as possible.
This file consists of correspondence with local authorities and documents relating to proposed APG placements. These documents were not attached to any working files within the collection. It includes: correspondence with Waverley District Council (14/05/1979); correspondence with Clywd Health Authority - South District (22/05/1979); correspondence with Docklands Development Organisation, London (12/07/1979 - 30/07/1979); a document entitled, 'Application to the Inner Area Programme Fire-Fighting Fund' (05/02/1980); a document entitled, 'The Art Angel Trust: Guidelines for Proposals by Artists and Curators', plus attached handrwitten notes (c.1987); a job description for a placement officer (nd); and a document listing the 'Hayward Gallery Presentation Budget'.
Items are arranged chronologically.
This series consists of two sub series. Series one consists of published and unpublished material relating to the Artist Placement Group and series two consists of exhibition catalogues and other exhibition related ephemera.
TGA 20042/4/1 is arranged alphabeltically by author of publication.
TGA 20042/4./2 is arranged chronologically.
This series consists of published and unpublished material and includes articles, draft reports, unpublished theses, transcripts and published books/works by artists connected to the APG.
Items are arranged alphabeltically by author of work.
Draft piece of writing outlining the history and ideology of the Artist Placement Group.
Two copies. One is a photocopy.
Published piece about the Artist Placement
Group examining the potential activity of artists relative to organisation. Two copies are included, one of which is annotated.
Unpublished typescript about the APG. From the contents of this piece, it would appear to be aimed at the chairman of PEP (Political Economic Planning).
This article was originally stored inside a plastic folder labelled, 'The only copy'.
A study into traffic accidents in the North Rhine-Westphalia region of Northen Germany.
Two copies.
A transcription of an audio tape entitled 'PEP Tape 7', (PEP = Political Econimic Planning).
Two copies.
Thesis on the Artist Placement Group, written by Christine Butler. Includes notes (some possibly by Barbara Steveni) relating to Christine Butler's thesis, originaly filed in a plastic wallet labelled, 'BS Notes to Christine Butler's Thesis'.
Includes three different draft versions of a report on the Artist Placement Group by Graham Hancock. Two versions are entitled 'Artist Placement Group and Industry', and one is entitled, 'Artist Placement Group Report: Artist and Organisation' (this version may be an abridged verison of 'Artist Placement Group and Industry' as the first page states that it is 'Cut by Nancy Balfour. Complete version available from Barbara Latham).
This publication is a summary of material given to the Association for Social Studies of Time, Dartington conference, July 1986.
This book is signed, 'For John Latham from George Levantis'.
This publication is edition number 148 of 150 copies.
This series consists of exhibition catalogues by APG artists.
Items are arranged chronologically.
Includes a press statement concerning additional material to be added to the exhibition catalogue. Exhibiting artists include: Stuart Brisley, Ed Herring, Peter Joseph, David Parsons, Jeff Shaw and Graham Stevens.
Two sets of leafkets are included. One consists of nine pieces, and one consists of sixteen pieces.
Exhibition catalogue for the touring exhibition, 'Ian Breakwell: Continuous Diary and Related Works 1965-1978 and Circus 1978'. The exhibition toured the following gallerys:
'Continuous Diary and Related Works', Scottish Arts Council Gallery, Charlotte Square, Edinburgh - 11 Nov - 10 Dec, 1978
'Circus', Third Eye Centre, Glasgow - 12 Nov - 10 Dec, 1978
'Continuous Diary and Related Works' and ' Circus', Arts Council Gallery, Belfast - 11 Jan - 3 Feb 1979
'Continuous Diary and Related Works' and ' Circus', Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff - 14 Apr - 12 May 1979
This series consists of loose press cuttings, periodicals, correspondence between the APG and the press, and bibliographies of material relating to the APG.
This series is split into four sub series:
TGA 20042/5/1 - Loose press cuttings
TGA 20042/5/2 - Periodicals
TGA 20042/5/3 - Correspondence with press
TGA 20042/5/4 - Bibliographies
Sub series TGA 20042/5/1-2 have been arranged chonologically.
Sub series TGA 20042/5/3-4 have been arranged as close to the original order of the material as possible
This series consists of five folders of loose press cutting relating to the Artist Placement Group. The press cuttings cover the period, 1966-1987.
Items are arranged chronologically.
This series consists of issues of periodicals which include articles relating to the Artist Placement Group or artists associated with the Artist Placement Group.
Items are arranged chronologically.
Includes as article entitled, 'Subversion and APG', by Peter Fuller.
Includes an article entitled, 'Artist Placement Group', by John A Walker.
Two copies. Includes an articles entitled, 'From the Inside', by Ian Breakwell.
Three copies. This issue is about artists placements.
Two copies. Includes an article entitled 'Will Art Influence History?, by Barbara Steveni.
Includes a piece entitled, 'And What Can We Be Saying To Be Going On Now...?, by John Latham.
Includes an article entitled, 'The 20C TRAJECTORY ...a BLACK HOLE at the CORE..?, by John Latham and Ian Macdonald-Munro.
Includes an article entitled, 'Response to the Panel', by John Latham.
This series consists of five folders of correspondence between the Artist Placement Group and the press. It also includes some press cuttings and press releases relevant to the topics covered in the correspondence.
Included is correspondence between John and Barbara Latham (Steveni) and people associated with the BBC, The Financial Times, The Guradian, The Mirror and the Sunday Times. Many of the letters also have newspaper cuttings and press releases attatched.
As this material arrived in working files, the original order has been preserved. The series is divided into five folders which represent the five original files of material. Within these files, is loosley arranged in a chronological order from latest date to earliest date.
This file consists of several typed, annotated and handwritten bibliographies listing articles and publications relating to the Artist Placement Group. Some of articles listed can be viewed in TGA 20042/5/1 - Loose press cuttings.
As the bibliographies are not dated, the original order of the material is preserved.
This series consists of promotional material relating to events, exhibitions and symposia involving the Artist Placement Group.
This series is divided into two sub-series arranged in the following order:
1. Press releases, programmes, invitations and publicity
2. Posters
This series consists of promotional material such as press releases, programmes, invitations and publicity for events involving the APG.
Items are arranged chronologically. Undated material is situated at the end of the series.
This file includes press releases, programmes, invitations and promotional packs for the Industrial Negative Symposium at the Mermaid Theatre, London, 11 September 2011.
This file includes an annotated issue of 'APG News July 1970', an open letter regarding the APG and INN7O, and two copies of flyers for INN7O, one of which includes typed noted and handwritten annotations on its reverse.
This file consists of three photocopied copies of promotional material for 'George Levantis: Pieces of Sea Fall Through the Stars'.
This file consists of promotional material relating to a series of seminars and presentations held by the APG accross London, entitled 'The Incidental Person Approach to Government'. These events were held at the Royal College of Art and the Whitechapel Gallery in London.
The material in this file includes, programmes, invites, press releases, and a series of transcripts of the discussions held at the RCA.
This file consists of promotional material relating to Kunst als soziale strategie events held in Bonn in 1977, and in Vienna in 1979. It includes programmes for the event at Galerie nächst St Stephan, Vienna, 1979, and a promotional leaflet for the event at the Bonner Kunstverein, Bonn, 1977.
This file consists of promotional material for a variety of APG events including 'The Incidental Person Approach to Government' seminar at the RCA, 1977, and 'John: Formation Event Structure', at the Riverside Studios, 1982. The type of material featured in this series includes invitations, private view crads and programmes.
This file consists of publicity material relating to various events concerning the APG. It includes material relating to the Incidental Person Approach to Government, and events held at Riverside Studios including a programme for 'APG week' - 11-15 July, 1978, and a press release entitled, 'Artists at Riverside go to Europe'.
This file includes promotional material relating to the APG and events held at Riverside Studios including a programme for 'APG week' - 11-15 July, 1978, and a press release entitled, 'Artists at Riverside go to Europe'.
Five copies of an invitation to a sumposium, hosted by the APG, on conceptual engineering.
The invitation is in French.
Sixteen copies of a promotional leaflet about the Artist Placement Group, written in French.
Two copies of the invitation to 'an action - distress over parliament', which took place on Sunday 01 May 1983.
Two copies of a piece of promotional material entitled, 'Encyclopedias over London'.
Includes business cards, a postcard and APG headed paper.
This series consists of posters relating to events, exhibitions and symposia involving the Artist Placement Group.
Items are arranged chronologically.
Includes two copies of the AV-Bus project poster, designed by John Shaw and T. Botschuyver. The project was part of John Shaw's placement with the National Bus Company. Included is a letter from the National Bus Company to Barbara Latham, dated 19 March 1974.
Poster for the exhibition, 'You and me here we are: what can be said to be going on?' at the RCA, 25 October - 05 November 1977.
This series consists of 24 files of photographs and three photograph albums and scrapbooks realting to the Artist Placement Group.
Items are arranged chronologically.
This series consists of 24 files of photographs documenting various events, exhibitions, symposiums, discussions and placements involving the Artist Placement Group.
Files are arranged choronologically.
Photograph of Barbara Steveni taken by Jorge Lewinski. (Photograph is damaged - large tear down the middle of the photograph.)
This file includes, two photographs, fifteen strips of negatives and one photocopy. One photograph is attributed to John Posser (this information is taken from the label on the plastic wallet in which this photograph was filed).
Includes a post-it note: 'Jeff Shaw Brighton Festival'.
This file includes three photographs of artists and collaboraters taken at the APG offices, Portland Road, London. It also includes six contact sheets and one strip of negatives of photographs used as an installation in the 'Art and Economics' exhibition at the Hayward Gallery, London, 1971.
Includes two photographs, on of which forms part of an extract of a letter from Cape Town written by Andrew Dipper whilst on his placement, dated 15 September 1971.
This file consists of six photographs, three contact sheets, one facsimilie, one list by John Latham, one press cutting, and one photocopy of negatives. It includes four photographs of Stuart Brisely's 'Chair Wheel Construction', photographed next to the Hayward Gallery, as well as photograph and contact sheets of the exhibition. Also included is a facsimilie of an article by John Russell entitled, 'Fruits of Freedom', in The Sunday Times, 17 August 1969; a press cutting featuring images of the APG; a list made by John Latham, and a photocopy of negatives.
This file includes eight photographs and one photocopy.
This file consists of forty-six photographs, eight contact sheets and one hundred and sixty-six strips of negatives. Included are images of the 'Between 6' event at the Düsseldorf, Kunsthalle in 1971, and a series of negatives of John Latham's, 'Collapsed Lungs', his smashed car, and 'Intensive Care Unit' which were used for the INN'7O exhibition at the Hayward Gallery, London, 1971.
This file consists of four copies of a photograph taken during George Levantis's placement with Ocean Fleets, 1973-1975. Also includes one envelope.
This file consists of two black and white photographs, four black and white contact sheets, and 14 strips of negatives of relating to the Roger Coward's placement with the Deparment of Environment in 1975.
This file consists of thirty-seven photographs, one contact sheet, eleven strips of negatives, one transparency and two sheets of notes relating to John Latham's placement with the Scottish Office. Included are photographs and negatives of Riddrie bing as well as photographs of an installation at Tate, and an exhibition at the Fruitmarket Gallery in Edinburgh.
This file consists often photographs, one contact sheet, one postacards and eight strips of negatives relating to the Artist Placement Group Multinational, Kassell, which was held during the summer of 1977.
This file consists of twelve photographs and one contact sheet relating to 'incidental person approach to government' seminar at the RCA.
This file consists of twenty-two colour photographs, thirty-two black and white photogrpahs, two strips of negatives, three contact sheets and one photocopy relating to the APG event at the Bonner Kunstverein, 1977, and 'Stadt Bonn' 1978, a meeting aimed at establishing Anglo-German placements. It also features a folder of promotional material relating to the Bonn '77 proposals, including a photograph of the a line up of artists and ministers who took part in the proposals.
This file consist of forty-three colour photographs, twenty black and white photographs and ten strips of negatives relating to the Artist Placement Group Multinational in Vienna, 1979.
This file consists of twenty-five black and white photographs, six colour photographs, one post-it note, and one photocopy of the original folder in which these photographs were file. The photographs are of the Artist Placement Group discussions held at the Appolohuis in Eindhoven, Holland in 1982.
This file consists of one photograph and seven strips of negatives.
This file consists of nine photographs relating to the GLC placement in 1983. The people photographed include, Rose [Garrard], Stuart Brisely, Barbara Steveni and John Latham.
This file consists of thirty black and white photographs, seven contact sheets, and one sheet of notes relating to the APG exhibition at the Whitechapel Gallery, in 1983.
This file consists of one hundred and sixty-one colour photographs, four black and white photographs, fifteen photographic prints made from the contact sheets, and forty strips of negatives relating to John Latham and Klaus van Borch's North Rhein-Westphalia placement and 'Traffic Project' in 1984.
Included in this file are a series of packets of colour photographs and strips of negatives.
Packet 1: unlabelled - 14 colour photographs and 10 strips of negatives.
Packet 2: labelled, 'Autobahn, Aachen, Bing, Düsseldorf' - 46 colour photographs and 7 strips of negatives.
Packet 3: labelled, 'Bonn, Autobahn, Düsseldorf' - 14 colour photographs and 7 strips of negatives.
Packet 4: labelled, 'Rheinbahn' - 34 colour photographs and 10 strips of negatives.
Packet 5: labelled, 'Düsseldorf Approaces and Graf-Adolf Platz' - 36 colour photographs.
This file consists of twenty-four colour photographs and six strips of negatives.
This file consists of twenty-three colour photographs of discussions in Brussels and Holland to extend APG's European placement. Included are photographs of Nicholas Tresilian in Brussels, and Jeffery Shaw in Holland.
File consists of twenty photographs and two strips of negatives relating to the meetings held regarding the changing of the name 'APG' and to plan and define the move away from Arts Council Placements.
This file consists of two photographs of Barbara Steveni and John Latham. The locations and dates of these photographs cannot be identified.
This series consists of three photograph albums and scrapbooks documenting various events, exhibitions, symposiums, discussions and placements involving the Artist Placement Group.
Photograph albums arranged chronologically.
The majority of the photographs were filed within the album in plastic wallets, many of which were labelled. For preservation reasons, the photographs have been removed from their plastic wallets and placed in melanex. However, the original order has been preserved and any information (i.e. labels) from the plastic wallets has been noted on acid free paper and inserted into the appropriate places within this file.
Photograph album/scrapbook, compiled by Barbara Steveni, documenting the Between 6 event, Düsseldorf in 1971. The majority of the photographs were filed within the album in plastic wallets, many of which were labelled. For preservation reasons, the photographs have been removed from their plastic wallets and placed in melanex. However, the original order has been preserved and any information (i.e. labels) from the plastic wallets has been noted on acid free paper and inserted into the appropriate places within this file.
Photograph album/scrapbook compiled by Barbara Steveni. The majority of the photographs were filed within the album in plastic wallets, many of which were labelled. For preservation reasons, the photographs have been removed from their plastic wallets and placed in melanex. However, the original order has been preserved and any information (i.e. labels) from the plastic wallets has been noted on acid free paper and inserted into the appropriate places within this file.
This series consists of audio cassettes, 8mm long play magnetic tape reels, and 16mm film reels.
This series is arranged into 3 sub-series
This series consists of 47 audio cassette tapes, including:
-Reminiscence Aids project Radio London 1978
-Boche Germany meeting
-Discussion 1983
-Riverside meeting 1984
-Ian Breakwell/B. Steveni 1985
-Peter Walding, 1974
-Meeting 1984
-Meeting 1984
-Apollohuis
-Derrick Lyddon 1985
-Meeting 1984
-Meeting 1985
-Inno 84
-July 85 meeting
-Riverside 1984 meeting x2
-APG -Tape 3
-December 1988 AGM
-Brisley/ Steveni on APG x2
-APG September 1986
-Artists meeting 1984
-BFL meeting 1985
-Rose Garrard 1986
-AGM 1988
-Meeting 1984
-A Dipper at Esso 1970's
-J Latham 'a whole scene going on' 1986. Tate.
-Artists meeting 1986
-Northern Ireland 1980s
-Brisley. APG?
-1987. Tape 2 meeting?
-Kunstgesprathe APG Brisley.Latham Steveni x3
-APG policy 1979
-Department of Health H. Davies
-Munro and Latham discuss.
-Ideology 1978.
-Ian Breakwell
-APG policy meeting 1979
-Garage 1975
-1987 various x 3
This series consists of