Membership
We believe in artists. Become a member of the UK’s largest artists’ association and discover an inclusive community of creativity and learning, where your voice matters. You’ll have access to practical resources, professional support and opportunities to develop your practice, helping you to thrive at every stage of your career:
- Protect you and your practice – £10m Public and Products Liability insurance and £5m Professional Indemnity insurance is included in your membership. PPL covers you against claims made by members of the public for incidents that occur in connection with your artistic activities. And PI helps protect you if a client claims there is a problem with your work.
- Get legal and tax advice – We’ll connect you with legal and tax experts who can advise on a range of questions, from contracts and pay to studios and self-assessment.
- Unlock new opportunities – Our listings make it easy for you to find open calls, prizes and residencies to progress your career.
- Apply for a bursary – We give away £200,000 in bursaries to our members each year, to fund self-directed professional development.
- Take part in events – Learn new skills and network with our creative community. Our events, workshops and webinars cover all the essentials for managing your practice and building your career.
- Make sure you’re heard – People listen to us, because we listen to you. Add your voice to campaigns that champion artists and help shape policy at the highest levels.
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Artist membership: who's it for?
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Student membership: who's it for?
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Benefits of our membership
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