Backwater Artists Network Membership
The foundation of our membership community.
Network Membership is designed for artists working in home studios or privately rented spaces who wish to remain connected to an active, artist-led organisation and to have a supportive peer network.
We offer two Network Membership options – Basic and Plus.
Network Membership Basic
€100 per year
This membership is particularly suited to those interested in exhibition and residency opportunities, with the flexibility to selectively attend workshops that support their personal and professional development.
- Eligibility to apply for exhibition opportunities (in-house and off-site)
- Eligibility to apply for residency opportunities
- Access to Members Meet Up Events
- Promotional opportunities via our website and social media
- Monthly e-newsletter and member communications
- Discounted rates on a limited selection of workshops
Network Membership Plus
€150 per year
This membership is suited to artists who would also like access to our open call opportunities plus full access to our programme of workshops and various sessions, including curator visits, our professional development series, peer engagement and skill sharing series.
Network Membership Plus
Includes all the Backwater Artists Network Basic Membership benefits, plus:
- Access to Studio 12 (when not in exhibition use)
- Opportunity to rent darkroom at discounted rates
- Access to Backwater Facilities & Equipment
Access to our Professional Development Series
- Curator Visits
- Professional Development Workshops
- Artists Talks
- Feedback Sessions
- Grant Clinics
Access to our Peer Engagement & Skill Sharing Series
- Skill Sharing Workshops
- Peer Critique Sessions
- Members Presentations
- Early Career Peer Group
Enquires
For enquiries about the network please contact, Studio Manager, Elize de Beer