A few weeks back we hosted a wonderful workshop at Tate Britain , exploring community building, art and protest through badge making. It was great to be a part of the Making It: Creative Futures Festival organised by Tate Collective! Big thanks to everyone who came alone, to Hull zine library for allowing us to take some reference materials along with us. More of this please !! Credits : Making It: Creative Futures Festival, 2026, Tate Britain, Dan Weill Photography

What this session covers (quick overview) This talk with Jo McLaughlin focuses on practical tools for artists navigating the early stages of their career. Key points: Building and refining your portfolio Creating a clear and effective artist website Approaching open calls and applications Presenting your work with confidence Understanding how to make your work visible to institutions and opportunities This is a practical session, focused on tools rather than theory. Why we’re sharing this In...

What started as a need for connection has grown into a space where working-class creatives can share skills, ideas and conversations around access to the arts. Through this we discovered a love for curation and producing events for our members. And we’ve been lucky to collaborate with some incredible people along the way. Our DIY-ISM guide is here to help others self organise and bring their ideas to life. These are just some highlights from our zine, which we take to workshops. The full...