This website is a record of the amazing range and scope of these arts projects. By browsing through the residencies pages you can read case studies about the projects and see a huge collection of images from the projects, many by photographer Martin Figura who was commissioned by East England Arts to document the Year. You can also listen to the sound pieces created by musicians Steve Appleton and Paul Thompson of WorldNet who were commissioned to create new works by responding to the enormous range of projects taking place around the region. The Year of the Artist in the eastern region was managed by East England Arts . Please see contact us for more information about current opportunities for regional funding for artists.
New technologies play an exciting role for many contemporary artists.
Browse through selected residencies that involved new media technologies to give you a taste of how they re being used. Wherever you see the loudspeaker icon you can hear their work, or click here to read their own thoughts on their residency on this site. This site was developed by East England Arts , Eport Solutions and Worldnet Productions.