About

OUTPOST is an artist-run charity, based in Norwich, committed to the uncompromising presentation of contemporary art. The charity runs a gallery which currently facilitates a programme of 5 exhibitions per year, alongside a series of offsite projects, events, and artists editions. The charity operates a membership scheme which is open to anyone to join and offers an annual members exhibition, residencies, and other member only opportunities. OUTPOST also runs an affordable studio complex, OUTPOST Studios, for over 80 artists and practitioners.

OUTPOST was founded in 2004 by seven artists and makers and has since established itself as a leading centre for artist activity in the East of England. In 2010 OUTPOST began to run an affordable studio complex in order to help support the relief of poverty among emerging artists, the studios are based in Anglia Square in Norwich. In 2016 OUTPOST transferred its assets and became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation under the name of #FBF696, trading as Norwich OUTPOST. The new charity name, #FBF696, was inspired by the yellow colour that has been used for marketing since 2004.

OUTPOST currently runs two artistic programmes; The OUTPOST Core Programme supports upcoming and emerging artists, students, and OUTPOST Members. The OUTPOST Creative Programme, which is part funded by Arts Council England, focuses solely on supporting individuals from working class/lower socio-economic backgrounds.

Since its founding, OUTPOST has supported the professional development of at least 50 individuals through the hands on training and experience of running a contemporary art space and studios in the form of a rolling volunteer Steering Committee.

Charitable Aims and Objectives

1. The promotion of education of the public in the arts through the provision and maintenance of an art gallery for exhibition to the public of contemporary art and of work done by students and emerging artists by promotion within the gallery and elsewhere.

2. The relief of poverty among emerging artists by the provision of studio space in which they may create art and by assisting with networking and support.

Board of Trustees

 

Steering Commitee

The Norwich OUTPOST Board of Trustees are a voluntary group of three to twelve members to serve up to four years. The board of Trustees provides leadership and governance to ensure the charity sets priorities and strategies that are consistent with the charitable aims and objectives. To contact the trustee board, please email trustees@norwichoutpost.org

Gemma Spall (Chair) | Nikita Payne (Vice Chair) | Jade Jamean Lees | Charlie Barkus | Amy Ho | Kirstin Leigh | Shalmali Shetty | Aloys Feeney | Tyler Mallison

The Norwich OUTPOST Steering Committee are a voluntary group of up to eight members who run the artistic activity at OUTPOST Gallery and OUTPOST Studios, as well as the day to day running of the charity. The Steering Committee have a limit of two years of service. To contact the steering committee, please email questions@norwichoutpost.org

Committee Roles: Chair | Secretary | Membership Coordinator | Volunteer Coordinator | Head of Marketing | Website & Design Officer | Head of Fundraising

Maddie Exton (Chair) | Daniel Randall | Emily Stewart | Anastazia Smith | Rachael Putland | Jordan Hunnisett | Rae Jones | Gabriella Maher | Alex Day

OUTPOST Steering Committee Alumni

The Norwich OUTPOST Steering Committee are a group of up to eight volunteers who run the artistic activity at OUTPOST Gallery and OUTPOST Studios, as well as the day to day running of the charity. The Steering Committee have a limit of two years of service, meaning power is constantly shifting.

In order of the year joined:

  • 2024

    Gabriella Maher

    Alex Day

  • 2023

    Rae Jones

    Jordan Hunnisett

    Rachael Putland

    Anastazia Smith

  • 2022

    Zoe Gouli

    Emily Bray Manning

    Daniel Randall

  • 2021

    Maddie Exton

    Yuyu Tse

    Emma Cracknell

  • 2020

    Rosalyn McLean

    Lucy McNeil

    Kirstin Bicker

    Amy Ho

    Millie Norman

    Alex Ting

  • 2019

    Gemma Spall

    Robyn Bailey

  • 2018

    James Tomlin

    Katerina Artemiou

    Charlie Barkus


  • 2017

    Jade Jamean Lees

    Lily Troup

    James Snelling

  • 2016

    Sophie Purchase

    Mike Goddard

    Issy Mitchell

    Beatie Fox

  • 2015

    Marta Bermejo

    Nell Croose Myhill

    Alice Lee

    Oliver Roger Williams

  • 2014

    Matt Wright

    Jessica Moore

    Alicia Rodriguez

  • 2013

    Tom Salt

    Kate Murphy

    Phoebe O’Donnell

    Jessica Mendham


  • 2012

    Matthew Ferguson

    Amy Leach

    Isabel Gyling

  • 2011

    Alex Waters

    James Epps

  • 2010

    Glen Jamieson

    Amy Budd

    Simon Newby

    Leigh Sneade

    Joseph Murray

  • 2009

    Beverly Broadhead

    Jacques Rogers

    Samuel Jeffery

    Thomas Bardwell

    Tim Dodd 

    Harry Hillier 

    Kelly Ling  

    Benjamin Brett

    Jonathan P Watts

  • 2008

    Ellie Morgan

    Liz Ballard

    Alex Strachan

    Jon O’Dwyer

    Eleanor Cherry

  • 2007

    Coco Crampton

    Lawrence Bradby

    Anna Townley

    Jonny Winter

    Simon Davenport

    Simon Liddiment

    Chris Rawcliffe

  • 2006

    Lawrence Leaman

  • 2004

    Jay Barsby

    Kaavous Clayton

    Julia Devonshire

    Stephanie Douet

    Robert Filby

    Sarah Horton

    Sophie Marritt

    Neil Smallbone

Visit OUTPOST Gallery

10b Wensum Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1HR, UK

Opening hours

OUTPOST is only open to the public during exhibitions.

Our opening hours are:

Thursday | 12pm - 6pm

Friday | 12pm - 6pm

Saturday | 12pm - 6pm

Sunday | 12pm - 6pm

Appointments out of opening hours available on request.

Admission

We are free to visit (but always welcome donations!)

Access

The gallery has step-free access via an access ramp. A gender neutral toilet is on site, with step access only. Seating is available.