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New Studio Space Available in Westbury, Wiltshire

Deadline: 31/07/2020

Venue: Spacecraft Westbury  |  City: Westbury  |  Region: Wiltshire  |  Country: United Kingdom  |  ALI Vermeeren

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New Studio Space Available in Westbury, Wiltshire. Fill an Empty Shop | Support Artists & Makers | Promote and Sell Handcrafted Products

Spacecraft Westbury is a start-up business built on a sustainable social enterprise business model. We are working artists who have pooled our resources to secure an empty shop in the heart of Westbury, Wiltshire. We are offering affordable, flexible, friendly, safe creative workspace for artists, makers and designers, and a shop selling handcrafted products. 

Our studio artists have the opportunity to sell in the shop and online. We offer free use of workshop space on the ground floor (1.5hrs a week) to deliver activities for the local community as part of a new lively programme of events with 100% earnings going to the delivering artist/maker.

Our deadline for applications is 31st July 2020. Viewings will be arranged early August. Our Studio Artists' Licence Agreements start from 1st October 2020. Shop opening 10th October 2020. 

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Who is eligible for this opportunity?
Artists, makers, designers and small creative businesses.
When is the deadline?
31st July 2020
How many works can I submit?
Please submit four images of your work.
How much does it cost?
On signing your Licence Agreement we will ask you for one calendar month's fees in advance plus a desposit of two weeks. For example, shared space in Studio 4 is £38 per week, so we would ask you for £165 in advance plus a deposit of £76. After this start-up payment, Licence Fees can be paid by direct debit on a weekly, four weekly or calendar month basis. Your weekly Licence Fees include utilities and wifi. There are no hidden costs.
Shared studio space options:
£38 per week (71sq ft - First Floor Studio 4)
£45 per week (89sq ft - First Floor Studio 6)
£49 per week (97sq ft - First Floor Studio 3)
£54 per week (106sq ft - Attic Studio 2)
Sole Occupancy Option:
£65 per week (134sq ft - Attic Studio 1)
£102 per week (213sq ft - Attic Studio 2)
£93 per week (193sq ft - First Floor Studio 3)
£69 per week (141sq ft - First Floor Studio 4)
£65 per week (86sq ft - First Floor Studio 5)
£83 per week (179sq ft - First Floor Studio 6)
Do I need Public Liability Insurance Cover?
We cover public liability insurance for the building and contents cover for the shop. Licence holders are responsible for their own contents cover insurance (for their own studio equipment & work) and PLI to run workshops.
If you employ assistants, or use volunteers or students to assist you in your studio you are responsible for arranging Employers Liability Insurance, and we may ask for evidence of this cover.
What is the address of the venue (studios/shop)?
24 - 26 Maristow Street, Westbury, Wiltshire.
Maristow street is home to range of small independent shops & businesses. The ground floor is our retail space, separate workshop space and the artists’ kitchen and den. The first floor offers 4 artists’ studios. The attic offers a further two artists’ studios. Toilets are located on the ground and first floor.
Is there parking?
Not at the building apart from unloading.

There is a public car park (High Street Zone A or Zone B) very close-by and it is possible to buy daily (£5) or season tickets (starting at £56 per month) which allow all day parking from Wiltshire Council.

Westbury offers a excellent rail service; the railway station is situated 1 mile away (20 min walk) and we have a bike rack.
Is there a tie-in period?
No. It’s on a one month rolling programme.
What is the notice period?
One month’s notice is required under our Licence Agreement.
Do I have to run workshops?
No. It's completely up to you.
Do I need to sell my work in the shop?
No. It's available to you if you want to. *All items sold in the shop must fit with our handcrafted or design led ethos.
Are there payments to artists?
80% commission is paid to the artist/makers on their sales in the shop/online. Sales are handled for artists/makers, including postage & packaging and any returns. Studio artists and makers who deliver workshops receive 100% earning from their activity. (1.5hr free weekly slot available for workshop space).
Is there a private view / opening?
The Studios open on 1st October 2020. This week is all about helping you move in and get settled. The launch event for the studios/shop for the town is 10th October 2020.
What hours can I access my studio space?
Studio Access is 8am - 8pm | 7 days a week.
Does the location have disabled access?
No.
What are the selection criteria?
We use the application process to ensure all those applying are artists, designers, makers or small creative businesses and we can accommodate their practice in the space we have available. We try and make sure we place artists in spaces where their practice will be complimentary to those around them, and not cause problems due to noise, dust etc. Our studios are offered as working spaces for artists/makers. We offer practical support to artists & makers by handling their sales so they can focus on making work. All applicants must comply fully with the health & safety mandate included with the Licence agreement.

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