Creative Scotland Crowdmatch 2023 has provided £10,000 of match funding
A permanent home for our community artspace
Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Aim
Your pledges will fund a move to larger permanent premises and improvements to the studio, with match funding from Creative Scotland
What is Maryhill Open Artspace?
We are a supportive, creative community of around 65 members, providing access to pottery and screen-printing facilities, at an affordable price.
Maryhill Open Artspace is a registered Community Interest Company, which means we operate for the benefit of our community, in a fair and financially sustainable way, with all profits reinvested into the studio.
What will this campaign fund?
We opened in May 2022 in temporary premises, to test demand, and we have rapidly outgrown our space! Working with our fantastic members we now have six-months to secure new premises, then we can start the exciting process of settling in to our permanent home. Creative Scotland will match individual pledges up to £10,000. So if you pledge £20 it will be matched with a £20 pledge from Creative Scotland, effectively doubling your contribution!
This campaign will fund:
- A move to larger permanent premises
- Much more shelving
- A second kiln
- A large sink
- Electrician and plumbers fees
- An extruder
- A slab roller
-Dedicated space for printmaking
- Jewellery making facilities
Testemonials
"Maryhill Open Artspace is run by the most welcoming people you could ever meet, with fantastic and encouraging members! Whether you’re an artist looking to further your practice, or completely new to all things arty, staff and members will be there every step of the way to help and inspire you. Deciding to join as a member has turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve ever made!" Rachael Bell, joined August 2022
"Brilliant place, and a fantastic little community. Really enjoying working with the clay and glazes, lots to learn. The mixture of classes and self directed sessions is perfect. There’s always someone to help or offer advice when you need it." Hannah Scales, joined September 2022
"Fantastic wee studio in Maryhill, it’s the highlight every week!" Liam Warring, member since Sepember 2022
"I have learned hell of a lot from Louise and Ruth and my fellow people there who are the most welcoming. It’s so nice being around and learn and work with clay. Equipments and tools are high quality, glazes are so many!" Kimia Mehrnia, member since August 2022
" Coming for pottery sessions here is the absolute highlight of my week! I have learnt so much from the teachers and fellow attendees who are always welcoming and friendly. Playtime for adults and children alike!" Mari Joyce, member since October 2022
"Getting a real buzz out of working with clay. Everyone is friendly and helpfull with advice and you can take lessons if needed." Jimmy Martin, member since November 2022
"An amazing space with clay, tools and glazes all included in the costs. A lovely community project open to potters of all levels. The staff is dedicated, friendly and always welcoming." Annie Miller, member since July 2022
"Really welcoming community, always someone there willing to give help or advice where needed" Antoinette Shek, member since September 2022
This project successfully funded on 21st April 2023