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**STUDIO SPACE TO LET**
Creative Exchange are delighted to offer a studio space to let in our premises at Portview,
Newtownards Road, Belfast.
We have held a secure tenancy with our landlord for 16 years at our current site and can offer members:
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24 hour access
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secure gates (out of normal hours)
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creative and supportive community
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project space
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programme of events, exhibitions and group assessments.
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administration and board support
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website inclusion
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Wi-fi
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Oil fuel central heating and cooling system.
We are currently implementing a Strategic Plan to develop the studio group, increase our
membership and secure a sustainable future and are working to enhance our public programme and support more artists who share the ethos of our organisation.
History and Aims
Creative Exchange was established by a group of artists in East Belfast in 1996 and in the
intervening years has contributed to the history, culture, economy and creativity of its locality. CE is a community of artists working side-by-side in a friendly environment that encourages and inspires artistic growth.
Creative Exchange seeks to provide affordable working space for the artistic community, particularly
in East Belfast, whilst providing a programme of opportunities for artists to prioritise their practice, develop professionally, engage with communities, raise both individual and collective profiles, and contribute to the sectoral infrastructure in East Belfast
and beyond – regionally, nationally and internationally.
Application process -
If you would like to be considered for this studio let opportunity, please submit
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a CV detailing your art practice,
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please include details of your contribution to the visual arts sector
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a cover letter that outlines
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how and when you intend to use the studio
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what practice you intend to work on in the studio
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your connection to East Belfast
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what contribution you feel that you can bring to our studio group
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how you will benefit from access to this particular studio space
In addition, as an Arts Council NI funded studio, we use the criteria set by Visual
Artists Ireland to assess the professional practice of applicants, details of these can be found at the following link. Join
VAI | Visual Artists Ireland
Open viewing days on Tuesday 6th August and Wednesday 14th August between 10am and 4pm.
Closing date for applications will be no later than Friday 23rd August, 2024.
*We anticipate that competition for this space will be extremely high and reserve the right
to close the opportunity prior to the closing date if a significant number of suitable applications are received.
The studio is approx 142sq ft and costs around £105 per month.
We are grateful to Arts Council of Northern Ireland for their support - which helps ensure
our studios remain affordable for artists.
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