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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£102.7K
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Spending
£140.4K
Public benefits
1. The direct benefit which flows from our purpose include the advancement of local artists careers by providing a space where they can make artwork as their profession, and continue to make a contribution the arts and culture in Northern Ireland. These benefits evidenced through feedback from our beneficiaries through regular meetings on artists
progress and annual reporting from funders. There is no harm that could be caused from the purpose of the charity. The charities benefits of this purpose are local contemporary artists. There is no private benefit that flows from this purpose. Another direct benefit which flow from purpose includes strengthening the local art community by providing a workplace that promotes and improves the status of the visual arts in Belfast and where artists they can engage with a network of artists and with the local arts community. These benefits evidenced through feedback from beneficiaries, regular meetings and reporting for funders. There is no harm that could be caused from the purpose of the charity. The charities benefits are local contemporary artists and the local arts communities and art audiences. The only private benefit that flows from purpose 2 is that trustees (rolling admin role) are paid a small fee for administrative task in the studio. This is not a purpose of the organisation but necessary in running the studio to the highest standard for our beneficiaries.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Array Studios facilitates the development of innovative visual arts in Northern Ireland, without distinction of age, sex, race, political, religious or other opinion. Array Studios associate with the Statutory authorities, voluntary organisations and artists in a common effort to advance public education by the encouragement of the arts for the
benefit of the Community, making the arts accessible to all. Through the provision of affordable studio spaces and a strong peer network both within the studio and the overall arts community, Array studios continues to promote and improve the production of art, by creating opportunities and providing excellent working conditions for artists. Array Studios believes artist workspaces are a site of activity and discovery, and that critical reflection, participation, and building partnerships are crucial in artistic professional development, and this is reflected in various projects that we run alongside studio provision. The studio runs as a collective which consists of seven studio artists and one associates with equal status i.e. all are co-directors. Array studios members display a great diversity of art available in Belfast platformed nationally and internationally.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- General public
- Voluntary and community sector
How the charity works
- Arts
