There are many ways to become part of the community at designermakers21. Have a look at the information below to find out more, or visit us in Diss and talk with our members.
Fixed term Residencies
This scheme is aimed at artists who would like to experience working in a shared studio space on a temporary basis (3 months).
If you are interested in applying for a Fixed Term Residency, and for more information, please get in touch with Elaine Humpleby our Fixed Term Residency Coordinator at humplebye@gmail.com
Exhibit in our Showcase
The Showcase is an exhibition space for 3 crafts people, or artists, to display their work for a three month period. If you are interested in applying please have a look at the forms below, or email Joy Holden, our Showcase Coordinator at showcase@designermakers21.co.uk or visit designermakers21 during opening hours and have a chat with Joy.
Showcase hiring fees:
February-April £75
May-July £75
August-October £75
November-January £85
If you would like to apply for the Showcase please view a PDF application form by clicking here.
Associate Membership
Associate Members work from their studios elsewhere, and display their products in the galleries at designermakers21.
Due limited space we are not currently seeking associate members, but if you are a designer/maker interested in joining our waiting list please get in touch with Annette Rolston our Associate Member coordinator at annetterol@yahoo.com
Artist ‘Pop-Ups’
We are looking for designer/makers/artists to join us on a Saturday for a ‘pop-up’. It is free to take part, and is an opportunity to promote your work and demonstrate your processes to visitors. You may sell your work if you wish, but must have means to take payments. For further information please contact Annette Rolston at annetterol@yahoo.com or pop in for a chat at designermakers21!
Volunteer with Us
If you are someone with time on your hands, looking to meet new people, and help contribute to this exciting project fill in a volunteering form or pop into designermakers21 and chat with Mike Fenton or Annette Rolston the Volunteer coordinators, they will have some hard copies to fill out and submit.
If you are interested in volunteering in our gallery shop on Thursday, Friday or Saturday please download, fill and submit the one of the forms below:
view a PDF application form by clicking here.