​We have a number of options for becoming part of the Sample-Studios community. From supporting us by attending our events or sharing our social media posts to being a full-time artist in one of our studios, our organisation depends on the involvement of others.  If you are a creative practitioner, you might consider becoming a Creative Network Member or an Associate Member. Supporters of the arts might choose to become a Friend or a Patron of Sample-Studios.
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I'D LIKE TO JOIN BUT WHICH MEMBERSHIP SUITS ME?
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ARTISTS

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Inclusion in our members social media groups
Representation on our website
Invitation to exhibitions and performance previews
Invitation on member-only events, talks, classes and meetings
Opportunity to submit proposals for events and exhibitions
Opportunity to submit work to member shows

Access to use Sample-Studios shared facilities:

• Access to use the Project Space
• Access to use the Process Space
• Access to use the Dark Room
• Access to use the Computer suite with Adobe Suite

Other facilities (with additional associated cost)
Access to avail of storage (an additional €10/m² per month)
Access to avail of individual studio space
Typical additional cost for a studio is from +€65 upwards depending on the studio, subject to availability.

Creative Network
€10/month
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Associate Member
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HOW TO APPLY
email us at info@sample-studios.com with the following:

Message Subject: 
Your desired membership type eg. Creative Network Membership / Associate Membership / Studio Membership

Body of message: 
Tell us about you and your practice and what you are looking for from a membership with Sample-Studios. We suggest you send us links/uploads to examples of your work
Please include your contact details in the message including your phone number and address.

Our studios are allocated by specific criteria:

• The studios are to be used for your arts practice only.
• Wherever you are coming from, you must be aiming towards professionalism in your practice and show an interest in exhibiting, performing or displaying your practice in some form.​
• Preference is shown to applicants who are interested in being part of our studio community by contributing to our programme of activities, i.e. helping with events, organising workshops, assisting with gallery etc.​​

FRIENDS & PATRONS

Support Sample-Studios 
Support received from our friends and patrons will directly fund our studio programmes and residency awards. Your help will ensure we can continue to provide rent-free studios to recent graduates, visiting artists, performers and exhibition makers from Ireland and abroad. Friends and patrons will be invited to meet our visiting artists in the residency studio along with a number of other benefits.
 
Sample-Studios Friends: €30 for the year 
Be our friend! Be the first to hear about all our events, get listed as a sponsor on our website, a 10% discount on Sample-Studios merchandise, classes and workshops, invite to friends-only studio tours and exhibition talks. 
 
Sample-Studios Patron: 
Individual €150 for the year // Organisation: €300
Get the above plus

• A limited-edition artwork and patron’s gift bag by one of our member artists. 
• Invitation to an exclusive studio tour
• Studio events visiting key artists including artists in residence
• Complimentary tickets to selected talks, performances and workshops
• Biannual Patrons news­letter on key strategic and artistic developments

• Acknowledgement on Sample-Studios’ website and all relevant publicity

 
All enquiries in relation to applications may be directed to info@sample-studios.com