‘Axis is one of the only websites that offers a selected online profile for contemporary artists. I like the fact that I appear in searches and can be contacted through Axis. Most importantly it is credible.’

Emily Speed, Liverpool, joined 2007

The website attracts 400,000 page views and 55,000 unique visitors each month

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65% of artists have gained an opportunity as a direct result of their Axis membership.

Percentage based on a recent survey of Directory members

‘I like the layout and look of the artists' pages and find it easy to use.’

Katy Woods, Sheffield, joined 2006

25% of website visitors are from outside the UK

‘Very good links to competitions, exhibitions, curators and other artists’

Kelly Jenkins, London, joined 2005

‘Axis is clear, well organised and has given me opportunities. I like the statistics page to find out how many people are showing an interest in my work.’

Edward Ashton, Monmouth, Wales, joined 2008

56% of enquiries about an artwork result in a sale

‘I use Axis for posting opportunities as well as keeping in touch with the UK scene. It's a great resource for professionals in the arts sector.’

Alfredo Cramerotti, Co-curator Manifesta 8 & Curator, Quad Derby

‘It's a home for artists and I am very happy to be part of the Axis family.’

Renate Aller, New York, joined 1999

Membership costs just £28.50 a year

Axis is a charity funded by Arts Council England

‘Axis has been very useful to me - I get quite a number of hits on my website as Axis referrals and my work has reached a wider audience as a result.’

David Rhys Jones, London, joined 2006

‘One thing I like about Axis is that the website is used by a lot people looking for artists to commission.’

Robert Dawson, London, joined 2001

‘I don't get loads of scams / spam coming to me as the contact facility is discreet but effective.’

Samantha Donnelly, Greater Manchester, joined 2006

‘Because you know everyone who is a member of Axis has had to go through a selection process, you can rely on the standard being incredibly high.’

Donna Lynas, Director, Wysing Arts Centre

‘I find the opportunities section and emails incredibly valuable - it's probably one of the best listings around.’

Catherine Bertola, Blaydon on Tyne, joined 2006