Extra Special People

Extra Special People (ESP) is an associate membership programme for anyone who would benefit from engaging with a dynamic, ambitious, artist-led environment. By joining ESP you can become part of a group who meet to develop their own and others’ practice within a regional, national and international context supported by Eastside Projects’ experience and connections.

ESP members are offered a range of opportunities to develop their practice and career through critical group discussions, practical support and guidance, exhibition and residency opportunities, networking events and one-to-one support from established arts professionals and ESP staff. Dialogue between members is generated and supported through a weekly programme of informal and formal events including seminars, talks, film screenings and visits to exhibitions, events and projects in other UK cities.

Salon_ Weekly programme of events with a range of seminars and panel discussions planned for the coming months, in addition to more informal talks and screenings. Members are encouraged to suggest their own ideas for content for this weekly slot.
Toolkits_ Practical sessions run by arts professionals offering advice and guidance to artists on a wide range of activities such as successfully documenting work and working with print / publishing.
Crit Club_ Intensive critical practice discussions facilitated by ESP staff and guest practitioners. Crit Club focuses on addressing practice development and the long term concerns of individual members within a group context.
Surgeries_ One-to-one sessions with ESP staff and arts professionals to discuss work, projects or career development.
Away Days_ Visits to arts organisations in other UK cities, providing opportunities for members to broaden their UK networks and take part in exchange projects.
Invitations_ to all exhibitions and social events at Eastside Projects.
Free Entry_ to all ticketed talks and events.
Weblink_ to your website or blog from the ESP website.
Library_ Access to the Eastside Projects Library which houses a wide range of books and publications, and access to additional material on projects and events generated through the Eastside Projects and ESP programmes.
Discount_ 10% discount on all publications, books and editions.