Wasps is delighted to welcome applications from visual and applied artists and makers interested in renting quality studio space with secure tenancies at St Mary’s Mill, Selkirk.
Selkirk is one of the oldest Royal Burghs and marks the site of one of the oldest settlements in what is now known as the Scottish Borders. St Mary’s Mill sits on the bank of the Ettrick Water, a tributary of the River Tweed. St Mary’s Mill supports 12 artists with 12 studio spaces, a gallery and workshop space.
Studio 003 - 269 Sq. Ft. (approx.)
Available now on a monthly rolling contract
All studios in St Mary’s Mill are open plan and the building has a strong community feel. The building is home to a number of local contemporary artists.
– WiFi connectivity
– Studio security – all our buildings are either owned or on long term rentals
– 24/7 access all year round
– Being part of our community of almost 1,000 artists and creatives in our 20 buildings across Scotland
– Ability to join the Own Art scheme – Own Art allows for clients to spread the cost of an artwork priced from £100 to £25,000 over 10 months with no interest. Using Own Art can help you close that extra sale – turning a £500 artwork into a more affordable proposition of £50 per month, for example
– Support and expertise from Wasps’ staff team
– Promotion on the Wasps website (receiving tens of thousands of visitors per month) with an artist profile and shop
– Exhibiting and selling opportunities through our Arts & Enterprise programme including:
- Exhibitions across the network – over 50% of artists exhibited in our gallery programmes are tenants
- Discounted rates for stalls at Summer and Winter Markets
- Open Studios events
- Inclusion in Art Fairs
Studio 006 - 262 Sq. Ft. (approx.)
Available now on a monthly rolling contract
All studios in St Mary’s Mill are open plan and the building has a strong community feel. The building is home to a number of local contemporary artists.
– WiFi connectivity
– Studio security – all our buildings are either owned or on long term rentals
– 24/7 access all year round
– Being part of our community of almost 1,000 artists and creatives in our 20 buildings across Scotland
– Ability to join the Own Art scheme – Own Art allows for clients to spread the cost of an artwork priced from £100 to £25,000 over 10 months with no interest. Using Own Art can help you close that extra sale – turning a £500 artwork into a more affordable proposition of £50 per month, for example
– Support and expertise from Wasps’ staff team
– Promotion on the Wasps website (receiving tens of thousands of visitors per month) with an artist profile and shop
– Exhibiting and selling opportunities through our Arts & Enterprise programme including:
- Exhibitions across the network – over 50% of artists exhibited in our gallery programmes are tenants
- Discounted rates for stalls at Summer and Winter Markets
- Open Studios events
- Inclusion in Art Fairs
Studio 008 - 262 Sq. Ft. (approx.)
Available now on a monthly rolling contract
All studios in St Mary’s Mill are open plan and the building has a strong community feel. The building is home to a number of local contemporary artists.
– WiFi connectivity
– Studio security – all our buildings are either owned or on long term rentals
– 24/7 access all year round
– Being part of our community of almost 1,000 artists and creatives in our 20 buildings across Scotland
– Ability to join the Own Art scheme – Own Art allows for clients to spread the cost of an artwork priced from £100 to £25,000 over 10 months with no interest. Using Own Art can help you close that extra sale – turning a £500 artwork into a more affordable proposition of £50 per month, for example
– Support and expertise from Wasps’ staff team
– Promotion on the Wasps website (receiving tens of thousands of visitors per month) with an artist profile and shop
– Exhibiting and selling opportunities through our Arts & Enterprise programme including:
- Exhibitions across the network – over 50% of artists exhibited in our gallery programmes are tenants
- Discounted rates for stalls at Summer and Winter Markets
- Open Studios events
- Inclusion in Art Fairs
Studio 012 - 270 Sq. Ft. (approx.)
Available now on a monthly rolling contract
All studios in St Mary’s Mill are open plan and the building has a strong community feel. The building is home to a number of local contemporary artists.
– WiFi connectivity
– Studio security – all our buildings are either owned or on long term rentals
– 24/7 access all year round
– Being part of our community of almost 1,000 artists and creatives in our 20 buildings across Scotland
– Ability to join the Own Art scheme – Own Art allows for clients to spread the cost of an artwork priced from £100 to £25,000 over 10 months with no interest. Using Own Art can help you close that extra sale – turning a £500 artwork into a more affordable proposition of £50 per month, for example
– Support and expertise from Wasps’ staff team
– Promotion on the Wasps website (receiving tens of thousands of visitors per month) with an artist profile and shop
– Exhibiting and selling opportunities through our Arts & Enterprise programme including:
- Exhibitions across the network – over 50% of artists exhibited in our gallery programmes are tenants
- Discounted rates for stalls at Summer and Winter Markets
- Open Studios events
- Inclusion in Art Fairs
To apply for a space, click here to complete the online form that will be sent to the relevant department for screening. You can also contact lettings@waspsstudios.org.uk for more information about rents and to arrange a viewing.
