islington mill visit and tour

Islington mill studio visit and tour.

I went on the visit to Islington mill to have a look around the mill and get some information how they work. There were lots of communal areas within the mill which made the space feel social, I am looking for a studio space which could offer me the opportunity to work alongside and get to know other artists. 

The studios were a mix of private and open spaces, some were designed so the artists could work alone; some were shared and open plan in order to share printing facilities. This offers the balance of being able to work independently and still having the support and contact with surrounding artists. 

There were studios that extended on to the next door industrial site and there's talk of having funding to get the upper two derelict floors converted into more studios. 

We were shown round exhibition spaces which are up for hiring out and group resident shows. 

Notes from the talk: 

The mill is inclusive and welcomes all practices

The mill doesn't require an application to apply for the space, it requires an email informing them briefly on the basics of your practice and how you would intend to use the space. 

They have a supportive artist community in the mill.

Artists work collectively and independently

There's a programme of workshops that can be attended at the mill