Support & Advocacy for Artists
At Backwater, we are committed to cultivating a supportive, artist-led environment, which encourages and empowers visual artists, enabling them to further their ambitions and produce innovative, ambitious and high-quality work.
Our primary aim is to support, empower and advocate on behalf of visual artists, at all stages of their career. We provide a stable and supportive working environment for our members, and we provide them with access to a broad range of opportunities and supports. These supports assist members in sustaining productive, rewarding and financially viable careers. Membership creates a platform for making new contacts and sharing skills and ideas. There is a wealth of experience and expertise in our community, which members can draw on to enhance their careers.
We are strong advocates for visual artists and represent them, to make sure that their voices are heard. We promote and advocate for the Arts Council’s “Paying the Artist” policy and ensure that our practices and key messaging are explicitly aligned with this policy. We ensure fair and equitable remuneration for all artists and arts workers participating in our programmes.