Contemporary Visual Arts Network North West (CVAN NW)
Contemporary Visual Arts Network North West (CVAN NW) is a network creating opportunities for artists, organisations and professionals to develop their practice, share ideas, knowledge and resources, and cultivate relationships. They provide…
Art Network North East
Art Network North East is an advocacy and development organisation for the visual arts. We work with individuals and organisations across the region to support existing activity, effect change where it’s needed, and raise the profile of…
Visual Artists Association
Paid for membership network for visual artists including:
What’s Next?
Movement bringing together organisations and freelancers to talk about arts and culture in the UK. In support of their vision in which arts & culture are playing a vital contribution to creating an equitable society, What’s Next? encourages working together to take ownership of the civic…
Artist-Run Alliance
Non profit, artist led global network of independent artist run initiatives, promoting direct communication between artists, artist run groups and art lovers in their localities and around the world. Artists can find open calls and opportunities by artist…
Castlefield Gallery Associates
Membership scheme for artists, writers and independent creatives working in contemporary art from Castlefield Gallery, Manchester. £60 per year (2023). Provides members with information, skills, opportunities, resources, promotion and critical dialogue. Regular monthly in person and online…
Creative Network West
Network of creatives in Hounslow and the surrounding area. Encourages new connections and collaborations, peer support and business development between artists and creative businesses. Projects include:
Art Working Parents Alliance
Nationwide UK network for parents working in the artworld: mothers, fathers and others. Founded by artists Jo Harrison and Hettie Judah in October 2022. Regional and sector hubs have their own databases and WhatsApp groups. Free…
Larkhall Art Club
Not for profit international life drawing club. Models and performance artists pose over Zoom with members around the world. Open to all levels of artists and free to join, with donations encouraged.
International Curators Forum
International peer to peer network for professional development founded by artists and curators. Aims to improve equality and inclusivity within the arts. Projects include commissions, exhibitions, projects, publications and events.
Craft Potters Association
Promote members’ work and increases awareness of contemporary studio pottery. Runs Ceramic Review and the Contemporary Ceramic Centre. Includes gallery showing potters and ceramic artists.
ArtLeaks
Collective platform of artists, curators and art historians that draws attention to cases involving politically active cultural workers and associated campaigns. Seeks to create a strong network of art whistleblowers to support and protect arts workers.
Green Maker Initiative
For craft makers based in the Southwest of England. A network of support and advice for crafts individuals and groups committed to reducing their environmental impact. Makers sign a pledge to improve their environmental actions by committing to:…
Green Arts Initiative
A network of over 300 Scottish cultural organisations committed to reducing their impact on the climate and environment. It shares knowledge, ideas and experiences of working to reduce climate impacts. Members commit to: Improving environmental efforts each…
https://www.creativecarbonscotland.com/green-arts-initiative/
Green Crafts Initiative
The Green Crafts Initiative is network of people working in the crafts in Scotland who want to contribute to environmental actions within Scotland’s cultural industries. The initiative provides support and advice for people committed to reducing their…
https://www.creativecarbonscotland.com/project/the-green-crafts-initiative/
UAL Climate Emergency Network
Community of staff and students at UAL, Europe’s largest creative higher education institution and host of the Artquest programme. The Network is open to UAL’s 6,000 staff and over 20,000. Projects include assemblies, exhibitions, promotion of…
https://www.arts.ac.uk/about-ual/sustainability/climate-community
Culture Declares Emergency
Movement of individuals and organisations involved in arts and cultural who are declaring a climate and ecological emergency. Built around a group of democratic local community hubs for support and strategy, and resources for action in declaring…
Artists Commit
Artists Commit is a loosely organized collective of individuals with a shared commitment to a climate conscious, resilient, and equitable future. The website has free tools and resources to support artists looking to make a positive change for…