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How Hypha works

We are an organisation led by artists and curators with an extensive network of art industry professionals, with years of curatorial expertise. We have a considered matchmaking process for each property and artist that we work with, selecting the best creative projects for the space, whether it is large or small, short or long term.

We are proud to support the cultural sector with more than £2.2m worth of free space at a time gallery closures, and funding cuts to the arts, which then not only impacts the lives and careers of the artist work with, but our free events engage local communities across the country.

Our model

Hypha Studios acts as a mediator between landowners and artists, breaking down traditional barriers to collaboration.
We’ve made short-term lets feasible for landlords and accessible to artists. The process involves:

1.

Landlords confirm
empty units & negotiate lease terms with Hypha

2.

Hypha invites local
artists through
an open call

3.

Hypha selects the right creative project for each space, prioritising connections to the site, sometimes bringing in a cultural partner

4.

Successful candidates sign rent-free agreements and become part of the Hypha Network

5.

Hypha supports
through mentorship
and marketing

Trust & foundations

Our key areas of focus for Trust and Foundation supporters are:

Outreach to young and diverse audiences

We’re dedicated to ensuring inclusivity by providing access to our unique activities and workshops. Our goal is to engage over 100,000 young people online and thousands in person annually, fostering inspiration, skill-building, and confidence through creative opportunities.

Emerging Artists

The artists are at the heart of our organisation. By offering otherwise unaffordable opportunities we empower artists to develop their practice and gain invaluable professional experience. This guides them towards financial, personal, and artistic growth and independence.

Our name is inspired by the Hypha, which forms a network connecting & nourishing Fungi.
Fungi don’t produce their own food; they thrive by attaching to food sources and absorbing nutrients, fostering growth in the process.

HYPHA STUDIOS recreates this symbiotic relationship.