About
About
Cultivate artists studio CIC
An artist-led, not-for-profit organisation providing studio space and opportunities for artists whose work is predominantly clay based and through workshops provide access to creative activities for the local community. A 'space' for critical debate and opportunities for collaboration, the CIC has been formed to create a supportive network for established and developing artists.
With shared values and commitment to equity and accessibility, it aims to give artists the confidence to experiment within their practice and freedom to grow creatively, whilst also developing their professional skills.
Any income from events/kiln hire etc. will be reinvested to expand our programs to support predominantly clay-based artists and our local community.
This website is for Cultivate Artist Studio, a Community Interest Company (CIC) limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales under number 15300916. We are a not-for-profit organisation focused on supporting clay-based artists. Any surpluses generated by our activities are reinvested to benefit and support clay-based artists as outlined in our community interest statement and articles of association.
Studio Space
PROVIDING EQUIPMENT AND STUDIO SPACE TO CLAY-BASED ARTISTSAffordable studio space for predominantly clay-based artists, providing suitable equipment and workshop facilities for ceramic processes. ⠀ ⠀
Kiln hire – available to external non-members, enabling members of the community to create fired clay work, without need for their own equipment. ⠀
Networking
NETWORKING AND OTHER PEER TO PEER GROUP ACTIVITIESA ‘space’ for critical debate and opportunities for collaboration, the CIC has been formed to create a supportive network for established and developing artists. With shared values and commitment to equity and accessibility, it aims to give artists the confidence to experiment within their practice and freedom to grow creatively, whilst also developing their professional skills.⠀
Sharing Knowledge
SHARING KNOWLEDGE ON SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTALLY CONCIOUS BEST PRACTICEWe are committed to sharing knowledge on sustainability and environmentally conscious best practice.
Mentoring
MENTORING AND PROJECT SUPPORT FOR CLAY-BASED ARTISTSMentoring/exchange for access | Emerging artist residency | project support⠀ ⠀ ⠀
By providing time exchange mentoring placements for emerging ceramic artists/ graduates/undergraduates, we can help bridge the gap between education and employment, working alongside professional artists can signpost future opportunities.