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THE AUXILIARY

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ARTIST-LED FUTURES

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THE AUXILIARY ⇢ ARTIST-LED FUTURES ⌇

The Auxiliary is a leading artist-led organisation backed by an unstoppable creative community, based in an 11,000sq ft creative complex in the heart of Middlesbrough.

Currently undergoing a major redevelopment, we host 25 studios, an exhibition space, an experimental music venue, a community programme, two annual festivals and welcome over 100 artists annually through our artistic programme.

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PRESS RELEASE: WE NEED YOUR HELP
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CiTy Of CuLtUrE!? But Middlesbrough isn’t even a CITY!?!?
CiTy Of CuLtUrE!? But Middlesbrough isn’t even a CITY!?!?

The City of Culture longlist has really twisted some feathers. Let’s clear a few things up.

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G.A.N.G AKA Guidance for Artists: Networks & Growth
G.A.N.G AKA Guidance for Artists: Networks & Growth

We’re excited to launch our brand new membership programme for artists; come and join the gang!

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2025 in Focus: Art, Collaboration, Community
2025 in Focus: Art, Collaboration, Community

2025 brought a few challenges with plenty of highs along the way. From milestones to unforgettable moments, here are a few highlights that made this year one to remember.

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Exploring Birdhouses with Eve Cromwell
Exploring Birdhouses with Eve Cromwell

Updates from our sessions making birdhouses with Eve Cromwell.

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New Public Sculpture by Alia Gargum
New Public Sculpture by Alia Gargum

We’re excited to share that artist Alia Gargum has been awarded a Henry Moore Foundation Winter Grant 2025 to produce a new public sculpture as part of FORGED

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Birdhouses and bug hotels at Common Ground
Birdhouses and bug hotels at Common Ground

Common Ground updates from October and November

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FREE DYCP Masterclass: Fund Your Creative Growth
FREE DYCP Masterclass: Fund Your Creative Growth

Join us on Wednesday, 12 November, for our DYCP Masterclass with The Freelancer Network.

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What We Do

The Auxiliary project space consists of two galleries, artist studios, a workshop and performance space. It is dedicated to the production and dissemination of experimental and sound art practices, through investigating local industrial heritage and the reimagining of Tees Valley as a site for invigorated creative industries.