About Us    

Platform is a not-for-profit organisation run voluntarily by artists for the benefit of its members and within the community of St Helens.

Platform was established in 2011 by a group of artists in the town.  We hold meetings every 2 months where associate members can work together to stage exhibitions, develop arts projects and share ideas & experiences. 

Platform's activity includes running the Studios at St Mary's Market, organising exhibitions in St Helens and beyond, holding a monthly discussion group called 'Inspired by...' and running participatory arts workshops on an infrequent basis.

Platform operates as a not for profit group, with a management committee that makes operational decisions throughout the year.  The 2012-13 management committee is:

Chairperson: Joan Birkett
Vice Chair: Tony Glover
Treasurer: Claire Weetman
Meetings Secretary: Hannah Bold
Meetings Secretary:  Angela Wilkinson
Committee Member: Tony Maher

 We aim to

Provide a supportive network for new and existing creative artists in St Helens by working towards the provision of:

  • Affordable local studio and workshop spaces to support artists who are based in the town and to support emerging creative talent within their own communities
  • Opportunities and events for artists and other creatives to work together to develop ideas and share practice - enhancing individual and collective practice and the potential for paid work
  • Cultural experiences and activities that raise the profile of art borough wide providing greater access to contemporary art for local people and attracting visitors to the to the town
Raise the profile of contemporary art within the local community by:

  • Linking with the local community, education and health services

  • Use our website to promote Platform Associate members to a wider audience

Platform's constitution is available to download below

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