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 costs £60 a year or it can be paid by direct debit at £5 a month. 

We have a number of free solidarity memberships to artists facing financial hardship. To apply for one of the free memberships please send an email to projectmanager@theauxiliary.co.uk with the subject: Free Solidarity Memberships.

If you would like to help us offer more free memberships you can sponsor a solidarity membership for an artist for a year. Please click here to donate £60 and help an artist grow and become part of our thriving community.

So what do you get?

Creative Opportunities: 

  • Eligible for the Annual Auxiliary Members Exhibition.

  • Participation in a yearly Open Studios event, including digital presentations for non-studio members.

  • Option to sell editions, publications, and artwork through Auxiliary platforms.

Community

  • Monthly video calls covering introductions, go and see recommendations, show and tell, shared learning and problem solving, good news sharing, and an Ask the Auxiliary segment.

  • Quarterly crits led by an external curator, director, or artist, held in-person and online. 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.

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

Professional Development: 

  • Monthly email with helpful advice from industry professionals.

  • Guided in-person group curator 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.

Discounts & Perks

  • 25% off tickets for workshops and events.*

  • 25% off paid courses.

  • Reduced commission rate of 10% when selling work through Auxiliary platforms.

  • Personal artist info cards displayed at The Auxiliary for the public to take.

  • A listing on our website Members’ Directory with a direct link to your website or Instagram.

Accessibility & Equity

  • Solidarity Membership available for those facing financial hardship or barriers.

  • Supportive, inclusive network of artists and those working in the creative industry.

 

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