Support Us

As an ambitious artist-led contemporary visual arts organisation and registered charity, the generosity of our supporters is crucial to Primary’s future. We prioritise creative research, provide development for artists, and deliver a year-round free public programme of exhibitions, events and activities, connecting local and global communities. 

However big or small, every Friend and donation is essential in helping us expand the work we do, continue to maintain our Grade II-listed building, keep our studios affordable, and provide a long-term home for artistic development, public engagement, and creative ambition. 

Click here to make a one-off donation or continue reading for details on how and why to become a Friend of Primary!  

Become a Friend of Primary

If you’re excited by what we do and you’d like to be a regular supporter, please join our Friends of Primary community. On joining, all new Friends receive a welcome pack and invitation to attend a 1-2-1 tour of Primary with a member of our Programme Team. There are three different schemes you can join:  

Blue Circle
£20 per month (£240 a year)

Join our Primary scheme and receive:

Yellow Circle
£60 per month (£720 a year)

Join our Primary scheme and receive:

  • 10% off at Beam Bookshop

  • 5% off at Small Food Bakery

  • 15% off courses and classes at Clay Studio

  • 10% off courses and classes at Plant Dye Studio

  • Acknowledgement on our website (unless you wish to remain anonymous)

  • Invitation to our exclusive pre-exhibition opening events

  • Opportunity to book a 1-2-1 gallery tour and studio visit with a Primary curator.

Red Circle
£150 per month (£1800 a year)

  • Two complementary tickets for Primary’s first Garden Party

  • Two complementary tickets to quarterly Curator Brunches, hosted in partnership with Nottingham Contemporary

  • 10% off at Beam Bookshop

  • 10% discount on artwork sales over £500 at Beam Gallery

  • 5% off at Small Food Bakery

  • 20% off courses and classes at Clay Studio

  • 15% off courses and classes at Plant Dye Studio

  • Acknowledgement on our website and in Primary’s Garden (unless you wish to remain anonymous)

  • Opportunity to book a 1-2-1 gallery tour and studio visit with a Primary curator

  • Regular dialogue with Primary’s Director to gain exclusive insights into Primary’s public programme

  • Opportunities to get closer to our artists and receive invitations to our exhibition preview lunches hosted by the Director.

Please contact admin@weareprimary.org with any queries.

*Friends of Primary membership is auto-renewed annually. The minimum period you can be a Friend of Primary is 12 months. Membership can be cancelled at any time after 12 months.