Banks Mill Studios – Latest News

International Women’s Day Festival

By banksmill | February 27, 2025

Lucy Mills of Freckle Creative will have a table at the Museum of Making on Saturday 8th March, 1-5pm for Derby’s International Women’s Day celebrations.

A Kings Trust Ambassador!

By banksmill | February 26, 2025

Alan Goodwin, otherwise known as Stitched by Alan, has been creating embroidered personalised pet portraits since 2016. He’s now been chosen by The Kings Trust to become one of their Ambassadors for the Midlands!

New Tenant – Blood Moon

By banksmill | February 26, 2025

Mars Selfe, one of our newest tenants at Banks Mill is at the very beginning of their creative journey, choosing to forge their own creative path through alternative and inclusive fashion they saw that what Banks Mill had to offer was the perfect starting point.

Tom Hawk – One Year On

By banksmill | February 26, 2025

Tom is a Composer for films, video games and advertising, his work can be heard in media that is distributed around the world. This month he reflects on his first year with us at Banks Mill and looks forward to the future.

New! Monthly Makers Market

By banksmill | February 26, 2025

Do you love nothing more than coming to our Open Studios event to talk to artists, explore their creative spaces and buy unique handmade pieces directly from makers?

Maria Terry – One Year On

By banksmill | January 28, 2025 |

Maria is a freelance artist, theatre designer, educator and maker based in Derby, we caught up with her after her One Year Anniversary of moving into her studio here at Banks Mill.

Creator of Art Holds Successful First Exhibition

By banksmill | January 23, 2025 |

Creator of Art (C.O.A.) is a pioneering initiative that merges art and fashion, founded by artist and clothing producer Daniel Grace. The “Creator of Art” platform is designed to empower independent creators by addressing the visibility challenges they often encounter.

Steph Trethowen – Edge and Stream

By banksmill | January 23, 2025 |

Fronteer Gallery of Sheffield is an artist led gallery run by Sheffield based artists Michael Borkowsky and Sharon Borkowsky, they are delighted to present the private view of Fronteer Gallery’s upcoming art exhibitions; ‘Meet the Locals’ and ‘BLUE’.