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Critical Friend Conversations

At Axis we provide monthly opportunities for Axis Professional Members to have one to one discussions with an expert in the visual arts about their practice and development aspirations.

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We aim for these Critical Friend Conversations to be held in a space free from judgement, requiring both participants to be fully present and ready to listen. Conversations offer reciprocal benefits and are made even more valuable by continued engagement in the Axis Community, our dedicated online platform for members. 

These monthly conversations are a great example of how we offer support to our Members in order to help them sustain their practices. 

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