The Axis Community

If the last two years have proved anything, it’s the importance of human connection. During this period, probably more than any other time in our 30 year history, Axis has been inviting its members to share their experiences at in-person meet ups, online artist-led events, and hands-on workshops.

Axis has also worked with members, artists and communities through our research project the Social ARTery. These activities have allowed Axis to connect with members and gain valuable insights into what our members would like from an online community.

What we learned:

  • Members want a private community space where they can freely speak about the challenges they face as artists.
  • Members want a space to connect with their peers.
  • Members want access to actionable, practical insights and often look to other artists.

Based on these insights and our values, we have created a private online community space where our members and Axis can share, connect with and support each other. This new community will; enhance what it means to be an Axis member, be inclusive, focused and packed with content that supports artistic practice, wherever you are on your journey.

The Community

As a charity our mission is to support artists by responding to their needs in an ever-changing world.

Our small team of artists, curators, producers and writers are dedicated to creating spaces for this to happen in our activities and developments. We believe that between our members' artists' practices, our programming at Axis and our focus on community building, we can bring our members closer together to collaborate, grow, and share good practice in the visual arts.

Our online community is a unique platform away from social media, designed to encourage connection and engagement.