Foreign Artists And UK Visits

New work permit regulations being considered by the Home Office may jeopardise foreign artists' ability to work in Britain, according to arts organisations. The government is proposing changing the system whereby arts companies can enter Britain on a joint visa. This could force every member of a visiting group to apply individually for work permits - and be charged more to do so. There are very limited funds in the UK to bring in international artists. So anything that adds to the time and the money will obviously make a difficult thing even harder. The National Campaign for the Arts has submitted its concerns to the Home Office and is in talks with officials. For the full story - click the title Irish Art