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.


Choose your membership

Artist – £38

Insurance ✓ 

Helplines ✓ 

Opportunities ✓ 

Bursaries ✓ 

Events ✓ 

 

Arts organiser – £38

Insurance ✓ 

Helplines ✓ 

Opportunities ✓ 

Bursaries ✓ 

Events ✓ 

Student – £16

Opportunities ✓ 

Events ✓ 

 

 

 

Organisation – From £180

 

Events ✓ 

20% off advertising ✓ 

 

 

Higher Education / Further Education – From £293

Free student membership ✓ 

Events ✓ 

20% off advertising ✓ 

 


Who's our membership for?


Benefits of our membership

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 What membership gives you

Peace of mind

Comprehensive insurance cover tailored to the needs of artists and visual arts professionals.
Learn about Artists Now insurance

Expert advice

A legal and tax helpline for advice on a range of questions, from contracts to self-assessment.

New opportunities

Find and share jobs, open calls, prizes and residencies to progress your career.

Financial support

Apply for a bursary to fund self-directed professional development.

Wellbeing support

A confidential counselling helpline for when life and work is challenging. 

Community connection

Participate in workshops, webinars and artist talks and network with other artists.

A louder voice

Be part of campaigns that champion artists and shape policy at the highest levels.