Guildhouse Market Research Report
Company Overview
Name: Guildhouse
Mission of the Company:
Guildhouse is a not-for-profit organization that supports South Australian visual artists, craftspeople, and designers to build and maintain sustainable careers. Their mission is to nurture and extend art practices and business development by connecting professional opportunities, markets, and networks.
When was the Company Founded and By Whom:
No information is available.
Key People in the Company:
- Board Members:
- Katie Sarah (Chair)
- Dameeli Coates (Deputy Chair)
- Talia Begley
- Christian Hall
- Tsering Hannaford
- Kirsteen Mackay
- Stuart Symons
- Staff:
- Sarah Feijen
- Tracy Le Cornu
- Laura Geraghty
- Samantha Faehrmann
- Merinda Edwards
- Lana Adams
- Sian Watson
- Nicola Sutcliffe
- Isabel Margot
- Clare Suridge
- Artist Advisory Group:
- Stavroula Adameitis
- Roy Ananda
- Thomas Buchanan
- Dave Court
- Brad Darkson
- Bernadette Klavins
- Kay Lawrence
- Kaspar Schmidt Mumm
Headquarters:
PO Box 10035, Adelaide Business Centre South Australia 5000
Number of Employees:
No information is available.
Revenue of the Company:
No information is available.
What is the Company Known For:
Guildhouse is known for supporting South Australian visual artists, craftspeople, and designers by creating opportunities for ongoing professional development, engagement with new audiences, and extending their studio environment. They have a particular focus on forming strategic partnerships with leading cultural and corporate entities to enhance the profile and sustainability of the arts community in South Australia.
Products
Major Products and Services
1. Membership Packages
Guildhouse offers a variety of membership options to assist artists in growing their practice, achieving career goals, and meeting professional requirements. Membership benefits include tailored insurance packages offering public liability insurance, support for art projects, residencies, and teaching.
2. Professional Services
Guildhouse provides a range of customizable professional services to support organizations and individuals in engaging with South Australian artists. They facilitate commissions, deliver bespoke artworks, and offer expertise in public art commissioning, design integration, and art experience programming.
3. Programs and Initiatives
- The Guildhouse Fellowship: An annual fellowship valued at over $50,000 awarded to one mid-career South Australian artist.
- The Collections Project: Allows members to develop works for exhibition in response to collections from South Australian institutions.
- CATAPULT Mentorship: Offers mentorship and funding to expand artists' practices.
- ART WORKS: Collaborative residencies, curatorial mentorship, and creative engagements in partnership with the City of Adelaide.
- INFORM: Presentations, information sessions, and networking events by industry leaders to equip professionals with necessary skills and contacts.
- JPE Design Studio Artist in Residence: Residency opportunities for creative exchanges within JPE studios.
- Intersection Regional Tour: Connects artists in regional communities with development opportunities and support.
- Adelaide Airport Exhibition Program: Curates exhibitions celebrating events such as NAIDOC Week at Adelaide Airport.
- Voice of the Artist: Commissions that aim to inspire and support the artistic community by responding to contemporary themes.
Key Features:
- Diverse Membership Options
- Comprehensive Professional Services
- Multiple Career Development Programs
- Focus on Public and Bespoke Art Commissions
- Collaborations with Cultural and Corporate Partners
Recent Developments
Recent Announcements and Initiatives:
1. The Guildhouse Fellowship 2024 Call Out (Aug 14, 2024)
2. CALL OUT: Catapult 2024 (Jul 29, 2024)
3. CALL OUT: Catapult + Adelaide Fringe 2025 (Jul 23, 2024)
4. ART WORKS Writer in Residence: Good Things Come In Threes (Jul 9, 2024)
5. JPE Artist in Residence Recipient Announcement (Jul 1, 2024)
6. Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud, and Proud for NAIDOC 2024 (Jun 26, 2024)
7. Annual General Meeting 2024 (Apr 8, 2024)
8. EOI Call Out – Queen’s Theatre Interpretive Artwork Commission (Jan 8, 2024)
New Product Launches and Features:
1. The Guildhouse Fellowship: Continued support and recognition for mid-career artists with significant funding and exhibition opportunities.
2. CATAPULT Mentorship: Expanded mentorship and funding opportunities for impactful professional development.
3. New Residencies and Partner Programs: Announced new residencies, such as the JPE Artist in Residence, and partnerships for themed mentorships like Catapult + Adelaide Fringe.
New Partnerships:
1. Collaboration with Adelaide Fringe: Launch of Catapult + Adelaide Fringe mentorship.
2. Partnership with JPE Design Studio: Announced artist residencies and creative exchanges.
3. City of Adelaide Collaboration for ART WORKS: Continued partnership supporting artists through residencies and curatorial mentorships.
This report compiles all available data regarding Guildhouse's structure, offerings, and recent activities. Any absent data points are duly noted as "No information is available."
