Studios now 
 available. 

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Deadline:
Monday 24 February, 11pm

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Response:
Thursday 27 February, 5pm

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Applications

Thank you for your interest in Modern Painters, New Decorators and for joining our resident community. We are currently accepting studio applications. We are specifically looking for artists interested in the studio spaces currently available. Apply by completing the application form via the links on this page.

Please email us if you have any questions or inquiries. We will also accept other forms of application to meet your access needs, please contact us. If you would like to visit the studio ahead of making an application, we have timeslots available between 10am-4pm on Friday, 14th February and Tuesday, 18th February. Please book in advance.

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Our Studios

In 2024 Modern Painters, New Decorators moved to a new home on Aumberry Gap. We are currently expanding our offering. This includes eight on-site artist studios, a supportive space for the continued practice of emerging and established artists in Charnwood. We’re home to artists and creatives who work across a range of media, including paint, print, performance, sculpture and digital. Our spaces are secure, with shared facilities, and our resident artists have 24/7 access to the site.

The available studios are:

• £160 per month
  
• 6.2m2
  
• Available from 1 March 2025
  
• Part of a small studio complex occupied by practicing professional artists
  
• On the ground floor, with step-free access and an accessible toilet
  
• Inclusive of utilities (heating, electricity & wi-fi)
  
• Not appropriate for creatives who create dust or use toxic or toxic-smelling materials
  
• Located on Aumberry Gap, opposite the Co-Operative Funeralcare in Loughborough
  

The minimum studio occupation period is 3 months, and a deposit equal to one month’s rent is required at the time of moving in.

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Artist Development

Modern Painters, New Decorators provides artist development provision for our residents and members that actively supports artistic and professional development through activity, platforms and opportunities including:

• Chance to exhibit work in members’ exhibitions
  
• Bookable mentoring/advice sessions with the Modern Painters, New Decorators team, for portfolio reviews, advice on funding bids, etc.
  
• Monthly artist development sessions, including ‘show-and-tell’ opportunities to discuss work in progress, and discussion sessions relating to professional practice. These currently take place on Thursdays 10am-12pm, on a monthly basis.
  
• Opportunity to be listed with a link to your website on our membership directory

 Meet our members