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Our recent student residency opportunity saw applications from a fantastic range of creatives. To support as many of these creative start-ups as possible on their new journey, Banks Mill has decided to pair up many of the successful applicants into shared studios.

New Affiliate Member Molly Christodoulou, is a painter who transforms spaces with immersive escape through art. We asked her a few questions about her practice.

Freckle is a modern textiles studio based within Banks Mill Studios. Freckle was founded to provide quality learning opportunities for children, young people and adults, embracing uniqueness and creativity.

Banks Mill Tenant Lucy Mills and Affiliate member Christine Thomas have both been selected to show their work at Level’s Public Open Exhibition.

The Banks Mill Student Residency award is a fantastic opportunity for current students and recent graduates to develop new work and business skills in a creative and collaborative environment.

The second Bonsall Arts Trail took place over the weekend of the 29th & 30th June 2024. This year saw 120 Artists and makers showing their work in over thirty venues along the trail as well as throughout the park and village.

Celebrating Creativity: Meet Our Arts Enterprise Challenge Winners

We have now opened applications for University of Derby students and recent graduates to apply for a 12 month studio space, rent free!

Meet new Affiliate Member Florence Mulvey, a visual artist adventuring in abstract and landscape painting. Florence has studied at the Birmingham institute of Art and Design where she gained a BA Hons in Fine Art as well as a PGCE in Art & Design from Goldsmiths University.

Adam from AJM Photography, shares a recent story about how the work that Banks Mill creatives do can have a positive impact on the people they meet through the unique services that they provide.