Become an Artist

About our workshops:

We support adults with learning disabilities and autistic people to access high-quality creative opportunities.

Our studio is a friendly, welcoming space where artists work at their own pace.

Artists can attend independently or with support, depending on their needs.

We charge a fee for our service. Most artists pay for sessions using their personal budgets or with support from their social worker. Our team will discuss pricing with you when you apply. If you are unsure about funding, we are happy to talk through options with you.

Workshops take place at our studio near Caledonian Road in Islington, London.

Sessions run on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays:

Morning session: 10am – 1pm
Afternoon session: 2pm – 5pm

Artists are welcome to stay in the studio for lunch between 1pm – 2pm.

About becoming an Artbox artist:

When you apply to Artbox, we will get to know your interests, needs and goals to help you create artwork that matters to you.

Our team can support you to paint, draw, print and sculpt.

You choose what you want to make and how you want to make it.

Volunteers are available to support you if you would like this.

Our team can also support you to:

Make new friends
Talk about and share your artwork
Take part in supported trips to museums, galleries and gardens

Further opportunities at Artbox

Artbox supports many different ways of taking part in the arts. For some people this means focusing on their own creative practice. Others develop skills in leadership, collaboration and sharing knowledge with others.

Artbox focuses on creative expression, wellbeing and enjoyment through art. Artists take part in ways that feel right for them.

As artists develop confidence and explore their interests, some choose to take part in additional opportunities. These may include:

Supporting workshops as co-facilitators
Volunteering within the studio and at events
Giving presentations about their work
Working as advisors
Creating instructional or promotional videos
Developing new creative and professional skills

Artists play an important role in shaping the studio community and the future development of Artbox.

We support artists to think about their goals, interests and creative development. We do this through ongoing conversations, observation, creative planning and reflective tools such as surveys and visual prompts, getting to know each artist over time. This helps us and the artist understand what is important to them creatively and personally, and how they would like to grow.

We also offer opportunities for artists to exhibit and sell their artwork. If artwork is sold, artists receive a share of the profits. Taking part in exhibitions or sales is always a choice.

We run trips throughout the year. These may include visits to major museums and galleries, as well as local trips to explore and find inspiration.