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Equality and diversity
ACAVA is committed to equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion and we are keen to address imbalances in our communities. We encourage applications from all races, religions, genders, countries of origin and sexual orientations.
We particularly encourage applications from disabled people and those from ethnic minorities backgrounds as these groups are underrepresented.
Your preferences
We're interested in knowing when you plan to use the studio (although we appreciate this might change or you might not know exactly).
Your practice
Why are you looking for a studio now and why have you chosen to apply for a space with ACAVA? (Maximum 150 words please)
Use this box to tell us which other art types apply to your practice:
Studio application criteria
We love having a diverse range of practices in our studios and we welcome applications from all kinds of artists and makers, creatives and creative businesses; such as painters, printmakers, photographers, sculptors, illustrators, filmmakers, fashion designers, theatre designers, graphic designers and more.
When we review your application, we’ll prioritise those that can demonstrate combinations of the following (please note this is an alphabetical list):
Artists working professionally Whether self-employed, employed, freelance; full or part-time.
Commitment to practice Regularly showing work, for example: taking part in exhibitions or other public-facing projects, technical skill, continued professional development.
Creative businesses We welcome applications from creative businesses and cultural enterprises.
Emerging practitioners We welcome applications from early-career artists.
Participation in the arts and/or creative sector For example, through open studios, exhibitions, education (of self or others).
Social engagement Having a socially engaged artistic practice or creative business, for example: working with the public as part of your practice, being involved with creative work in an education setting, delivering work in the public realm, running workshops, having an environmentally sustainable practice or ethos, having a charitable purpose or working with 3rd sector organisations.
Supporting the professional development of artists For example, through teaching, networking, facilitation or running workshops.
Underrepresented groups We welcome applications from creatives from all underrepresented groups, including but not limited to: artists of colour, LGBTQI+ artists, and artists with disabilities. We understand there are other underrepresented groups not listed here and we encourage applications from all who wish to apply.
Please note: applicants will be shortlisted and invited to viewings based on the above criteria. The existing community of artists and types of creative practices in a studio building, alongside the local context, are also taken into consideration. The studio application criteria are regularly reviewed.
Use the box below to describe how the criteria applies to you:
Workshops
If you answered yes to the previous question, please give us further details. What type of workshops do you expect to run in your studio? How regularly do you intend to run them? What is the average number/age/type of participants attending?
Last step
If you answered yes to the previous question, can you tell us who?
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