A4 COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIPS
WHO ARE WE?
A4 Sounds is a non-profit artist-run workspace and gallery in north-inner-city Dublin. It is one of the biggest artist-led spaces in Ireland, currently providing facilities and professional development supports to 80 artists. Our mission is to transform the means by which cultural works are produced, accessed, and understood in Ireland, and by doing so to contribute to the development of a more just society. Guided by feminist, anti-racist, anti-capitalist, and LGBT-inclusive politics, A4 Sounds supports artists and activists who fight for change.
In addition to providing affordable studio space to artists we aim to support groups working in social and political ways through the provision of meeting space and access to resources where possible.
STUDIO ETHOS:
Members of A4 Sounds are expected to uphold the values of our community:
1. RESPECT your fellow members.
Sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia or ableism are not welcome here.
2. SUPPORT your fellow members.
This is a community and we grow as artists together when we support each other. Competitiveness is not welcome here.
3. SHARE with your fellow members.
This is a shared workspace in many ways. We share space and resources on a daily basis, and knowlege, information, skills and opportunities when we can.
WHAT KINDS OF GROUPS?
We welcome applications from artist collectives, activist groups and community groups whose work resonates with the ethos and politics of our studio and wider programme We Only Want the Earth.
This may include:
Artist Collectives:
Who make socially and or politically driven works who do not need access to day to days studio space but need access to meeting space to discuss, plan or develop their work.
Activist Groups:
Who are focused on specific causes or organise and/or build awareness around specific politics which are inline with the ethos and politics of A4 Sounds.
Community Groups:
Who are focused on building communities of people, place or interest whose ethos or politics are inline with the ethos and politics of A4 Sounds and our wider programme We Only Want the Earth
GENERAL
MEMBERSHIP FEE
€400 PER YEAR OR
€40 PER MONTH
Our community membership is open to artist collectives and activist and community groups who work has a social and or politically focus.
There work should be inline with the ethos and politics of A4 Sounds and our wider programme We Only Want the Earth.
Please note this membership type gives access to meeting space only. It does not give access to studio facilites.
ACCESSIBILITY
Air Safety
- A4 Sounds operates a masking policy indoors at all times.
- High quality masks should be worn
- A Hepa Airpurifier is available in the room
Room Location
- The meeting room is located on the first floor of our building and accessed via a flight of stairs.
- There is no lift, so access may be difficult for folks with movement impairments.
Bathrooms
- Our bathrooms are gender neutral.
- There are two on the first floor
- There is an accessible toilet in our garden area
Lighting
- The room has LED lighting
Sound
While generally quiet in the evenings and on weekends, sounds may be audible during busy times or while other activities are taking place.
- Day to day sounds of artists working in shared studios
- Exhibition sounds: video or audio works
- Chatting and conversation from our garden
- Sounds of making / powertools from our workshop
Seating
- There are two sofas in the room.
- There are plastic chairs, and plastic swivel office chairs.
- There are some cushions available, with additional chair pads available on request.
SUPPORTS
STUDIO ACCESS
Fortnightly* meeting room space for groups of 1 – 12 members.
Access to equipment:
Tables & Chairs
White Boards
Projector & Screen
2 x Assigned Keyholders
TIME SLOTS
Each group will be assigned a regular fornightly time slot. No further booking of the space will be required.
AVAILABLE TIME SLOTS:
MON – FRI:
6pm – 10pm
SAT & SUN:
10am – 2pm & 2pm – 6pm
Note: Changes to the timeslot after membership begins cannot be guaranteed and will be dependant any remaining availability.
DIGITAL SUPPORT
Profile Page on our website
Supportive Community of Artists & Groups
Online Members’ Forum & Discussion Groups
DISCOUNTS
40% Member Discount on Gallery Hire
20% Member Discount on
Workshops & Events
OTHER
Members can attend any studio activities including:
GROUPS & SOCIAL
Group Crits
Reading Groups
Interest Groups
Meet Ups & Socials
LEARNING
Talks & Workshops by invited Arts Professionals
Exhibition & Site Visits.
Offsite discussions & critiques.
WOWTE
Members can attend or apply to any:
Artist Talks & Discussions
Exhibtion Opportunities
Check out our more recent exhibitions HERE & HERE!
APPLICATION PROCESS:
1. Interested groups should fill our our membership application form below.
2. The A4 Team then reviews applications and invites selected applicants for a short informal interview.
3. After the interview, a final decision will be made regarding membership.
4. New member groups will be selected based on their work and interview.
5. Applicants will be informed via email and those interested in joining will be invited to get started.
APPLICATION FORM
Please note this membership type does not give you regular studio access. If you require studio membership please apply here.