We are a volunteer run initiative that offers free support & resources for rural cultural workers across arts, tourism and film.

We are aware that maintaining a steady career in the cultural sector when located outside of urban hubs can be challenging. We focus on supporting sustainable working practices and career development for artists working rurally at any stage in their career. We specifically have a focus on supporting people who are care givers, often offering support remotely though 1-1 support sessions and training resources. Our programme often supports participants remotely and online to accommodate their access needs.  

The Fieldmargin Community Initiative is supported by the artist led organisation Fieldwork Artist Support (St Brides Major) woking in connection with SWAY (Barry) and Wales’ leading artist-led studios, g39 (Cardiff).

This initiative was founded by Welsh artist Phoebe Davies. Phoebe has worked in the arts for over 15 years with a practice that bridges education, research and producing. Phoebe is dedicated to supporting artists’ professional development and has a breadth of experience delivering projects for galleries, institutions, theatres and artist-led spaces. Her experience spans securing funding from Arts Council England, the British Council, UK trusts and foundations, development funds, international academic and arts partners, private giving and sponsorship.  She has led professional development workshops for numerous institutions including, Somerset House Studios (London), Spike Island Associates (Bristol) and Mostyn (Llandudno).

Key knowledge areas include: social practice, visual arts, film & video, sound, dance, performance & live work, print & self-publishing.

For further information and to book a 1-1 session, please email phedavies@gmail.com.