Supporting artists and the development of new work is an important part of what we do.
In addition to the projects below there are three main strands to our artist development work:
STATIONS – Our Development Workshop Programme
Develop and hone your skills as a freelance artist and connect with industry professionals.
Throughout the year we host a series of artist development workshops, both in person and online, including topics such as: Producing, Funding, Programming, Community Engagement, Writing and Marketing. This season’s workshops workshops are listed below. Please note that subsidised rates are available for those who would otherwise not be able to attend.
PLATFORM – Our Artist Residency Programme
This programme allows artists to access resources and expertise to develop their work, including:
- Seed funding
- Rehearsal space
- Access to support from the artsdepot team
- Free access to all our Development Workshop Programme
- Offers through our Alumni Network
Applications for PLATFORM Artist Residencies for Autumn 2025 / Spring 2026 are now open, find out how to apply here.
TRANSIT – Freelancer Support
We offer ongoing support to Artists who have been through our Artist Residency programmes.
- 1 to 1 Surgeries: Let’s stay in touch! Our 1 to 1 surgeries are a chance for us to catch-up, a chance for us to learn more about how your work is progressing, and for you to hear about what we’re up to.
- Hot Desk: Available for artists who need somewhere to work on a script, producing a show or a funding application.
Join the Artist Development mailing list and keep up to date with the latest news via quarterly emails. Sign up here.
Current projects
Business Support for Barnet-based Artists
As part of Barnet Council’s support for its creative economy and to nurture grassroots talent, artsdepot has been commissioned to offer business support to arts and culture businesses and sole traders.
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Barnet Arts and Culture Network
The Arts and Culture Network is a new initiative set up by Barnet Together and run by artsdepot. If you are interested in, work in, volunteer in or make arts and culture in Barnet, this is the space for you.
More info
Past projects
HighRise Theatre – The Concrete Jungle Book
HighRise Theatre were the first company to spend time at artsdepot as part of our Artist Residency programme, with a residency in the Creation Space in January 2015.
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