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We are Axis, an independent charity supporting contemporary visual artists. Membership from £2 a month.

Looking for insurance? It comes with Associate membership and above: £15 million public liability and £5 million professional indemnity, from £3 a month.

Guest

Free

A way to explore Axis. No commitment.

  • Attend public events.
  • Post opportunities (subject to approval).
  • Receive news and updates.

Starter

£20 / yearly

Start or develop your practice within a national network. No insurance included.

  • Join the community and take part
  • Access opportunities and jobs

Associate

£30 / yearly

For artists who need insurance.

Includes Starter benefits.

  • £15 million public liability and £5 million professional indemnity insurance
  • Free legal, tax and counselling helplines, 24 hours a day
  • Access resources and member events

Professional

£55 / yearly

For artists ready to grow their practice and visibility. Same insurance, more support.

Includes Associate benefits.

  • Curated profile and visibility across Axis
  • Access to bursaries, fellowships and opportunities
  • Mentoring and development support
  • In kind support for funding applications

Apply for Professional member

View Professional membership criteria

Associate and Professional memberships include £15m public liability and £5m professional indemnity insurance. Cover starts the day you join and your certificate is available immediately.

Still not sure?

We are an independent charity, funded by our members, not driven by profit or directed by funders.

We support artists with practical support, visibility and connection.

Most artists join through recommendation from other members.

Membership is flexible. You can start where you are and move up when you need more.

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Join Axis

We support artists

Funding, visibility, connection and practical help. 

Membership includes £15 million of Public Liability Insurance!

Axis is an independent charity, funded by our members. 
Become a Member

Axis turns 35 this year

In 2026, we’ll put more than £70,000 directly into artists’ hands.

We support artists with funding, visibility, connection and practical help. 

Membership includes £15 million of Public Liability Insurance!

Axis is an independent charity, funded by our members. 
Learn more