The Art Station is looking for a new team member to join us in Saxmundham.
The General Manager will work closely with other members of The Art Station team to ensure that the organisation operates efficiently, sustainably, and in line with its charitable objectives. The role would particularly suit an experienced operations or finance professional looking for a flexible, part-time position.
We are looking for people who are friendly, reliable, interested in the creative industries, enjoy working as part of a team, and are happy to pitch in with a range of different tasks. We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and abilities.
Sarah Lucas has been appointed as our first Patron. Sarah’s patronage marks a significant milestone for the organisation and is a testament to the growing impact of The Art Station on the arts and cultural landscape regionally, and further afield.
We are looking for proactive, energetic trustees for our dynamic and ambitious arts organisation and charity located in the rural market town Saxmundham in East Suffolk. Be part of our fun and friendly busy team who are delivering an exciting programme.
We’re pleased to announce that we have recently received a number of grants from National Lottery Awards for All England, The Scarfe Trust, the trustees of The Elizabeth Frankland Moore and Star Foundation, and W N Estates Family Fund through Suffolk Community Foundation. These will enable us to continue delivering and developing our exciting art and learning programme.
We’re pleased to announce that we are extending the opening of our current exhibition, Heads & Tails, by Abigail Lane, until end of September!
We’re recruiting two new Creative Work Placements and one Creative Programme Intern at The Art Station, to assist the team to deliver the fun, all-ages Art and Learning programme.
Listen to The Art Station’s takeover on BBC Radio Suffolk, July 2023. A conversation between Clare Palmier, Emily Cannell, and Jon Wright, about our vibrant community, and our current exhibition Heads & Tails, by Abigail Lane.
Heads & Tails, a huge body of new fascinating works by Abigail Lane, is featured in June’s editition of Saxmundham News. Also, the first Sax Arts Fest 2023, a joyous celebration of arts and culture in East Suffolk.
Great News! Foyle Foundation has approved funding towards core costs of The Art Station.
East Suffolk Council have awarded The Art Station funding from the Plan for the Future Fund to go towards creating a new print room and mobile furniture units.
Welcome to 2022 at The Art Station! Read on for more info on our upcoming schedule, as we welcome you back for the new year with a packed programme of exhibitions, workshops and opportunities.
Our project to open up the former telephone exchange downstairs at The Art Station received lots of coverage in the local news, including articles on the BBC and East Anglian Daily Times plus interviews on BBC Radio Suffolk and ABC Radio.
Artist Fiona Grady will be returning to The Art Station this October to create a large installation across The Art Station’s iconic first floor windows.
Book your place on free online events to mark the launch of the virtual exhibition of The Waiting Place a collaborative project and group exhibition curated by Ann-Marie James and Emily Godden, commissioned by The Art Station.
We’re looking for four young people with existing creative training, skills and experience who will work as part of our team to assist in developing Art Station’s facilities and activities. You’ll be supporting the delivery of our arts, tech and learning programme including exhibitions, discussions, events and training.
Join our new Artist-Led Peer Crit and Network Groups
Fun online art, coding and yoga activities and resources for children and families.
Arts Council England ( Project Grants) has awarded us £15000 for our launch programme over the next six months.
Phase One of our refurbishment has been moving steadily forwards since March despite the many challenges that we’ve faced during the Covid-19 pandemic.
On 9th April 2020 we successfully raised £14,000 with 116 supporters in 42 days. Thank you to everyone who took part.
Good news in the East Anglian Daily Times – big thank you to our supporters New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnerships.
Work will be starting on the refurbishment in spring/summer 2020 and we will be looking for artists/makers/tech developers to join us
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