Membership

artsmix* Membership Details
We have three different levels of membership with different members benefits, discounts and annual fees:

Associate Membership: Free

Standard Membership: £50.00*

Premium Membership: £75.00*

*50% over 60’s, students and concessions discounts are available on membership fees – evidence of eligibility will be required (see below for details).

artsmix* Markets Premium Standard Assoc.
Access to Special Ad-hoc Discounts on market stall fees yes    
10% discount on market stalls at the Loft yes yes  
Opportunity to apply to have a mini sales exhibition in The Loft Gallery space* yes yes  
Advanced notification of upcoming markets yes yes yes
Priority booking for markets and ad-hoc event-related sales opportunities yes    

*There is a small charge for this service

artsmix* 4 Business Premium Standard Assoc.
Business 2 Business consultancy, support and advice yes yes  
Business agent to sell and promote your work/services yes yes  
Discounts on workshop based training courses yes yes  
Inclusion in the artsmix* catalogues (subject to suitability of work) yes    
Invitations to display your work for sale in gallery exhibitions/installations yes yes  
Invitations to networking events yes yes yes

*Please note, you must be accepted onto the ‘4 Business programme’ in order to be able to have access to the majority of these benefits, please contact Gina Yates, at gina.yates@artsmix.co.uk first, who will explain the process.

The artsmix* Creative Workshop♢ Premium Standard Assoc.
Access to the Creative Workshop and all its equipment and technical support* yes yes  
Discounts on Creative Workshop based training courses yes yes  
Access to special Ad-hoc Discounts in the Creative Workshop yes    
Free use of the art room in the Creative Workshop (materials not provided) yes    
Invitations to events held in the Creative Workshop yes yes yes

*Subject to completing appropriate health & safety training
♢ Workshop only membership is currently available for just £20 (no concessions

Additional Benefits Premium Standard Assoc.
Access to our subsidised annual Enterprise Training Programme yes yes  
Priority performance opportunities for artistes at events & festivals (often paid) yes yes  
Profile page (with images), promoting you and your work, on the artsmix website yes    
Ability to submit news items for consideration for inclusion on our website yes yes yes
Ability to submit examples of your work to enhance the general sections of our website yes yes  
The services and support of our membership secretary – Amy Bewick yes yes  
Monthly newsletter ‘The Mix’ e-mailed to you yes yes yes
Invitations to take part in developmental arts focus groups – to have your say yes yes  
Automatic right to enter for our profile enhancing annual Emerging Artists Awards yes yes  

In addition to the above you will also benefit by aligning yourself with artsmix*. We are constantly and successfully championing arts and local artistic talent in Leeds and surrounding areas. As members of the Chamber of Commerce we work hard to engage with the business community and have forged links with some well know national organisations and PLC’s who are very supportive of our work, our aims and you our artists. You will also enjoy knock-on benefits from our significant advertising as well as the links you will undoubtedly make with like-minded peers with whom you can share skills and gain inspiration.

We will continually strive to further enhance membership at all levels and will add to the above list as and when we have more great offers for you.

*50% discounts on Standard and Premium Membership fees are applicable to all over the age of 60 or in full time education (evidence required) or anyone in receipt of an income based benefit (must provide a current letter or statement of proof with full name and address) i.e. Income Support, Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit or if Unemployed and in receipt of means tested Job Seekers Allowance (must provide proof - Job Seekers booklet with name and address). Note, the current £20 ‘Workshop Only’ membership can not be discounted.


Click here for Membership Application Form