Resources

A space for templates, guides/walkthroughs and links to other online resources - anything from funding your projects to making your own materials.

Please share your own resources, but keep in mind that all listings should be sympathetic to the ethos of this site. Only share content that you have created, or that you have permission to share from the creator.

Here's a guide on how to add your own resources and to help you get started.

If you're feeling very stuck and want to speak directly to the caretaker, email Esther at mesh.caretaker@gmail.com (account checked every monday).

Concerning money
An email to request payment from unpaid invoices

Concerning an interview
A cover letter

Invoices
Standard invoice template

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Painting
Paint recipe

Sculpture
How to mix concrete

Connecting
Organise a meet-up

Getting use of unused spaces
Look out for unused shops or businesses to let in your area. Contact the letting agent via email, or call or drop into their office. If a space pays business rates and is empty they may benefit from you being in there for a short time as it might mean they don't have to pay rates for that period or longer. They usually give aprox. 6 weeks and arrange for a contract with a 'peppercorn rent' which just means an insignificant amount of money (like a penny). This could be a good way to try out projects, host things or show work.

Links to other resources and information
Please add links to the resources you find valuable, sharing some information on what they have to offer and why they're useful.

Artist union Rates of Pay

This document is designed to help artists’ and their employers to determine fair remuneration for artists’ labour. Artists should use these guidelines when paying other artists. Artists’ Union England has drawn upon existing documents produced by other unions, especially Scottish Artists’ Union. The rationale and source of each section is explained in appendices.

Fully Funded Residencies ​Fully Funded Residencies is an online platform for research and knowledge-sharing that gathers, archives and shares fully funded residencies, awards, grants and mobility funds.

Artsadmin E-digest Newsletter

A weekly newsletter featuring information submitted by a wide network of people on funding, commissions, platforms, calls for artists, seminars, workshops, courses, resources, jobs, opportunities, studio space and more.

DACS

An organisation that advises artists on licensing and how to claim royalties for uses of their work using the 'Artist Payback' scheme. "We campaign for your rights, ensure you receive your royalties and provide you with the support and information you need as an artist"

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