Join The Gang

Welcome to…

G.A.N.G — Guidance for Artists: Networks & Growth the brand new Auxiliary Membership programme.

Unlock a year of creative growth, professional development and community connection.
Auxiliary Membership gives you access to opportunities, learning, networks and visibility designed to support your practice at every stage.

It’s a No

Brainer!

The Auxiliary has always been an organisation built by community & connection, we want you to be part of it. The Auxiliary GANG - Guidance for Artists: Networks & Growth  is a membership model to support artistic development both regionally and nationally. Through online meet ups, events and exhibition opportunities, we want to support artists on their career journeys and help you succeed, build stronger networks and grow.

How much does it cost?

We want to keep our GANG as accessible as possible, our membership is for one year and costs £60. This can be paid once a year or in monthly instalments of £5 / month.

So what do you get?

  • Profile listed on our website Members’ Directory with a direct link to your website or Instagram

  • Members can have their work included in The Auxiliary's annual GANG exhibition.

  • 12 x monthly online group meetings covering introductions, go and see recommendations, show and tell, shared learning and problem solving, good news sharing, and an Ask the Auxiliary segment.

  • 2 x group crits a year led by an external curator, director, or artist. Each participant has 10 minutes to present a singular piece of work or strategy, followed by 20 minutes of group feedback, encouraging shared learning and knowledge exchange.

  • 2 x development sessions a year where an external specialist covers a specific skill gap area, such as social media, arts agency, pricing, or curator advice on online presence.

  • Monthly mailouts for GANG with industry advice and opportunities

  • Curator and Director-led group tours of Middlesbrough Art Week and Sonic Art Week, with tea, coffee and snacks provided and time for reflection.

  • Grow your peer-to-peer and professional network through interacting with other members.

  • 25% off Auxiliary Presents tickets

 

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