The Art House

The Art House is a unique national membership organisation for visual artists, whose mission is 'equality and quality in the visual arts'. It is an inclusive organisation and offers support to all visual artists in the development of their professional practice and the realisation of their creative ambitions. The Art House workspace in Wakefield is a unique facility, which provides managed studio spaces to visual arts and crafts practitioners, managed office space, community art space and a small gallery in the foyer area. The building aims to be exemplary in its access, inspiring other artists’ studio providers, and taking forward the campaign to open the profession up to all who wish to practice. There is a mixed programme of workshops, master classes, open access sessions and courses for professional artists, as well as a range of arts activity for individuals and groups from the community of Wakefield District and the wider region. In addition, The Art House have facilities to hire, including meeting rooms, the Community Studio, and accommodation.