Affordable Artist Studios in Hertfordshire
Dedicated studio space, professional support and a welcoming creative community for artists developing their practice through the Digswell Arts Fellowship.
The Forge, Digswell
Digswell Arts provides dedicated, affordable studio space at The Forge in Digswell through its artist Fellowship. Individual studios are typically around 3 × 4 metres and are self-contained and lockable, with good natural light, heating, power and 24-hour access. Fellows also have access to specialist printmaking facilities, a small communal kitchen, office space, broadband and parking. The studios are managed collaboratively by the Fellows, with support from the Trust.
Learn about the facilities at The Forge.
Address
The Forge, Hertford Road
Digswell, Herts. AL6 0BU
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Frequently Asked Questions:
How to become a Fellow
Current fellows usually assist the Trustees in conducting the interviews. We specifically look for artists whose work to date makes us believe that giving a DA Fellowship will contribute towards their exciting and fulfilling future and that they’ll be able to benefit other DA fellows.
How to become a Print-Maker
To select Print members, an interview with a portfolio is carried out. At the interview, printmakers are expected to demonstrate proficiency with equipment as well as an abundance of experience.
Those aspiring to become print members are welcome to book one of our open access sessions that’s conducted by one of the printmakers, Sue Jarman since these sessions usually provide excellent induction to the workshop, as well as act as a reminder for those who’re a bit rusty.
How does Digswell Arts operate?
Fellows and staff who are under a board of trustees are responsible for its management, and they meet as it’s required.
All trustees have different responsibilities – Chairman, governance, legal, treasury, health and safety, fellows support, academic support, interviews. Trustees are usually working as well as retired professionals, and they dedicate their time freely. Some of them are also ex Fellows.
It’s responsible for managing its financial resources, it’s not grant-aided. However, it’s usually offered support with reduced rents and rates offered by the borough councils, that enable its operation and to whom it’s obliged.
These obligations, with it being a registered charity, are its object:
(a) Assistance of individuals who wish to or have become artists or craftsmen.
(b) Promotion of training and education in the area of art and related subjects.
(c) Promotion of the appreciation of art.
The fellows usually manage the studios, with all of them playing their part.
The Trust has a long history, 60 years, of achievement in the Arts with some top artists out of its Fellows and more serving in the arts and educational establishments all over the country.
The Trust holds within the Fellows, Trustees and Print Members working closely.
