Well Placed

We're driven by the belief that arts organisations have a significant role to play as activators for regeneration and placemaking in their communities. That's why we set up Well Placed. Since developing Well-Placed, we have empowered a diverse group of more than 250 arts, cultural, community and non-profit groups to reinvigorate empty shops, directly benefitting tens of thousands local people. 

Regenerating Empty Spaces Through Community Engagement

Empty shops on our high streets are a growing challenge, not just a sign of change, but a wasted opportunity. We know that people make places, and when a space is active and cared for, it brings energy and life back into our town centres.

Well Placed is the bridge between empty spaces and the people who can make the most of them. Through the project, we connect landlords with artists, community groups, charities and social enterprises. Transforming vacant units into vibrant, purposeful places once again.

Well Placed projects are currently taking place in Wakefield, Salford and Dewsbury.

FAQs

Well Placed, like The Art House, exists to support artists, creatives and the community. So your project needs to align with our charitable aims and ethos. We have worked with fantastic charities, social enterprises and local grassroots community initiatives. Some examples include food banks, artist studios, and registered CICs.

Well Placed spaces are free to use. Our projects are funded by the owners of the spaces and that funding is used to support our space users, develop collaborative projects together and for marketing and maintenance. The only charge to space users from The Art House is the cost of utilities that are used, we take care of everything else.

Our spaces are temporary, and are only available for us to use until a commercial tenant is found by the owners. Sometimes this is as little as 1 month, but we have also had spaces for 4 years! As a space user, you have to be prepared for the unexpected and be as flexible as possible but The Art House will be there to support you whatever happens.

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Well Placed is delivered in partnership with our fantastic supporters

      

 

Are you interested in getting involved?

Would you like to find out more about Well Placed and start something new in your community? Get in touch and we’ll be happy to explain how you can get involved.

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