You don't have to be a tenant to access the support options at Banks Mill Studios - you can also become a full member or affiliate member:
Full membership package
Becoming a member will give you access to a range of services and support:
£30 including VAT per month
- Networking and business support events
- Free membership to the East Midlands Chamber of Commerce or Generation Next membership for 18-35 year olds
- One-to-one business advice appointments through the East Midlands Chamber
- A postal address at one of our incubation centres (Banks Mill Studios or Enterprise Centre)
- Free use of our co-working space located at Lonsdale House
- All the benefits covered below in the affiliate package
Affiliate membership package
For creative artists, designers and makers looking for a link to Banks Mill, its brand which is widely known for creativity and design talent, and the exhibitions and events associated with it, we offer the Banks Mill Affiliate membership package to creatives at any stage of their business:
£90 including VAT per annum
- Opportunity to submit artwork for display during our annual Open Studios event (additional submission fee applies, currently £50)
- Opportunity (space permitting) to apply for shared studio space to sell work from during our Open Studios (additional space fee applies)
- Your business and news stories promoted through our social networks and our monthly e-newsletter
- Directory listing on our website
- Weekly notification (by email) of exhibitions, events, training and opportunities organised by Banks Mill and external organisations
- Free use of the Banks Mill foyer for solo exhibitions (space permitting, booking essential)
- Invitations to our monthly members meetings
- Online community support through our private Facebook and What's App groups
We also offer a membership discount for current University of Derby students.
To find out more or request an application form please email us