Professional Artist Mentoring and Support
These paid packages provide clear direction, structured thinking, and practical guidance. They help UK artists develop stronger work, make better decisions, and avoid stalled projects. All sessions include preparation, research, and tailored follow up. Packages can be self funded or added to funding applications such as Arts Council DYCP, Arts Council Project Grants, and a-n bursaries. Access Support routes are also available for applicants with access needs.
How We Can Support You
Critique Package
£40
A focused written critique for one or two artworks, a short text, or an artist bio.
You receive a two to four hundred word review with direct, actionable feedback on intention, structure, clarity, and development. Ideal for artists seeking fast, professional input on new or existing work.
One to One Artist Mentoring Session
£55 per hour
A dedicated session for practice development, project planning, portfolio editing, text support, material decisions, or funding clarity.
Includes advance preparation and a written summary with tasks and resources.
Useful for artists refining ideas, shaping next steps, or preparing for opportunities.
Six Month Artist Mentoring Package
£300
Six mentoring sessions across six months.
Dedicated sessions for practice development, project planning, portfolio editing, text support, material decisions, or funding clarity.
Includes advance preparation and a written summary with tasks and resources.
Useful for artists refining ideas, shaping next steps, or preparing for opportunities.
Project Support for Artists
Quoted per project
For artists developing larger projects, community work, or public facing proposals.
Support includes refining the concept, mapping aims, outlining audiences and partners, structuring timelines, and creating a fundable project plan.
Can be written directly into Project Grants budgets or included in other funding schemes.
Portfolio Review and Portfolio Design
£150
One concentrated portfolio session for artists preparing submissions, open calls, curator outreach, or buyer facing materials.
We select the strongest work, refine sequencing, titles, tone, and pricing, and remove weaker content.
You receive a completed digital PDF portfolio suitable for curators, buyers, galleries, and funding applications.
Funding and Access Support for Artists
Artists can use Access Support budgets from Arts Council England and other funders to cover communication support, idea structuring, proposal planning, and accessibility adjustments.
This applies to:
• Arts Council DYCP
• Arts Council Project Grants
• a-n bursaries
• Jerwood bursaries
• Unlimited
• and similar UK schemes
Guidance available on readiness, access requests, and identifying appropriate support routes.
Access and Adjustments
When capacity allows we offer longer sessions, flexible scheduling, alternative communication methods, notes, and summaries included at no extra cost.
Reduced rates possible for low income artists.
What You Gain
Clear preparation.
Direct, focused conversation.
Practical follow up.
Support that strengthens your work, your applications, and your long term career.
Enquire Today
Email with your goals, your project, or the package you want for UK artist mentoring.
You will receive available dates and a simple booking process.