Friends of Ayres House Studios

A quietly generous circle of artists, makers, and creative allies—Friends of Ayres House Studios are woven into the fabric of our community with care, reciprocity, and shared curiosity. Though not based within the studio walls, their presence is felt in exhibitions, conversations, and gentle collaborations that ripple outward.

Becoming a Friend offers a soft structure for connection and visibility, with practical benefits designed to nurture your creative journey

If you are interested in joining as a Friend of Ayres House Studios applications are free. The cost is £80 for successful applicants for one year membership and you can enjoy many benefits and access a wonderful creative community whilst supporting the Studios. Please see details below.

Benefits of joining as a Friend of Ayres House Studios

  • One thumbnail image, name, discipline, link to own website and social media on Ayres House Website.

  • Free to submit one piece of artwork or small collection of pottery/ jewellery to group/ collective exhibitions run by Studio Members or Adumbration Arts Ltd.

  • 20% commission rate on commissions taken in the online gallery or any sales managed by the studios or Adumbration Arts Ltd.

  • 25% discount on Gallery Hire for exhibitions or to run workshops

  • Sharing information about work, events or exhibitions members take part in, in studio newsletters and on Ayres House social media pages.

  • Access to group gallery/exhibition days out.

  • Early access/ priority booking for workshops & classes at Ayres House.

  • Access to the ‘Friends of Ayres House’ WhatsApp group.

  • Priority on the wait list for associate membership.

  • Access to ‘A Place to Create’ informal meet ups in local venues throughout the year.

To apply, email the following information to: ayreshousestudioassociates@gmail.com

  • Your name / Business name

  • Your discipline (eg. Mixed media artist, potter, photographer etc)

  • One Square jpeg of your work

  • Your website and social media links (full URL)