Arts in The Peak membership is open to professional artists living in or around the Peak District. Queries about eligibility should be emailed to AiP at the address below. You can join by downloading a word document using the link at the bottom of the page.

Arts in the Peak aims to act on two levels -    
     
first, it will provide information, networking, training and advocacy for practitioners -
> members will receive a monthly newsletter giving information on work opportunities and funding
> there will be at least six networking sessions for artists annually, giving the opportunity to meet other artists informally, hear presentations from and meet funders, have one-to-one surgeries, hear case-studies of other artists/projects, and present their own work
> AiP will provide training for artists in areas such as getting funding, working in schools, working in the community, project management, and selling/marketing your work
> advice and information will be available by telephone and email for specific enquiries
> artists will have the opportunity to promote and sell their work through the AiP website

second, Arts in the Peak will act as a catalytic agent in developing partnerships with statutory agencies and funders to ensure that the creative sector is placed centrally in strategies for the Peak District and the counties and districts within it -
> AiP will proactively develop and raise funding for opportunities for artists to participate in the wider cultural, social and economic development of the Peak District through initiatives like the Peak District Interpretation Project, Cultural Trails, in public art commissioning
> AiP will develop exhibiting and selling opportunities through cultural tourism, festivals and a Peak District Biennial
> AiP will work with artists to develop their ideas and identify partners, resources and funding that will enable them to make them happen.

Membership applications and events listings are validated by Arts in The Peak who reserve right of refusal. Click the link below for a membership application form.

Downloadable Membership Application Form (MS Word)

David Gilbert | Arts in The Peak | The Flat, Town Hall | Bath Street | Bakewell DE45 1BX

T: 01629 810122
E: info@artsinthepeak.co.uk