What Chapel Arts Studios (CAS) does

Chapel Arts Studios (CAS) is a contemporary visual arts charity registered in England (Charity Number 1185771, Company Registration 11307517), founded in 2009 in Andover, Hampshire, and operating as one of Arts Council England's National Portfolio Organisations since 2019. Its mission centres on community-building and creative development across North Hampshire, delivered through a unified portfolio of programmes: The Chapel Gallery (a historic exhibition venue within St Mary's Cemetery), an Associate Artists membership programme (~30 members at £132/year), rotating curated exhibitions including the OPEN OPEN open-call and State of Flux associates summer show, and targeted education and inclusion initiatives — CAS Kids (£10/session), National Saturday Club (free, ages 13–16, delivered with Andover College), Life Drawing sessions (£15), Four Fun Fridays (free family programme), Social Prescribing, and a Neurodivergent Creatives Programme.

CAS serves four primary customer segments: the local Andover/Hampshire general public, professional and emerging artists (including Royal College of Art, Central Saint Martins, and Slade graduates), children and young people aged 5–16, and neurodivergent or socially-referred marginalised groups. Revenue mechanics blend grant funding (ACE NPO core grant as the anchor), recurring membership subscriptions, per-session workshop fees, artwork commissions via exhibitions supported by the Own Art interest-free purchase scheme (£100–£2,500), and donations/sponsorship including Test Valley Arts Foundation awards.

The underlying technology footprint is intentionally lean: a 123reg-hosted website, Google Analytics for traffic insight, MailChimp for newsletters, and Eventbrite for ticketing. There is no proprietary software, no public API, no AI/ML components, and no mobile app. Distribution is primarily physical (four Andover venues plus a small online gallery), with marketing conducted through organic social (@CASartists), email newsletters, local events (Hampshire Open Studios, Andover Jubilee), and partnership channels with Andover College, Unity Art Studio, and Somerset House. Operational scale is modest at 18 staff, consistent with a community-anchored non-profit rather than a scaled commercial enterprise.

Name

Chapel Arts Studios (CAS)

Legal name

Chapel Arts Studios (CAS)

Website

https://chapelartsstudios.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chapel Arts Studios (CAS) is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation operating as a contemporary visual arts charity in Andover, Hampshire. It runs gallery exhibitions, an Associate Artist membership programme, children's art clubs, life drawing, and community inclusion initiatives including social prescribing and neurodivergent creatives programmes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Visual Arts Services

NAICS

Museums (71211), Other Performing Arts Companies (711190)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums) (THAHAAAG)

Keywords

• Community arts programming
• Visual arts exhibitions
• Artist membership services
• Arts education workshops
• Contemporary art charity

Headquarters

HQ city

Andover

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Associate Artist Membership: Annual membership programme for artists costing £132 per year or £11 per month via standing order, providing access to networking, exhibitions, and professional development opportunities.
2. Educational Programmes: CAS Kids art club sessions at £10 per child per session, and National Saturday Club (FREE) for 13-16 year-olds in partnership with Andover College.
3. Life Drawing Sessions: Weekly life drawing classes at £15 per session including materials, targeting adult artists and爱好者.
4. Donations and Sponsorship: Charitable donations, volunteer support, and sponsorship opportunities available through the support-us page.
5. Artwork Sales: Commission on artwork sales during exhibitions, with Own Art payment scheme available for purchases between £100-£2,500.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Chapel Arts Studios (CAS) is a registered contemporary visual arts charity operating a public gallery and a portfolio of community-engaged programmes. It runs a paid Associate Artists membership (£132/year) granting studio access, networking and exhibition opportunities, alongside fee-based and free workshops for adults, children and young people (CAS Kids, Life Drawing, National Saturday Club, Four Fun Fridays), outreach programmes for neurodivergent and socially prescribed groups, and a rotating exhibitions programme including an annual OPEN OPEN open-call.

Product overview

Chapel Arts Studios (CAS) is a National Portfolio Organisation of Arts Council England, operating as a socially engaged contemporary visual arts charity based in Andover, Hampshire. The organisation functions as a unified arts hub offering multiple interconnected programmes: The Chapel Gallery serves as the primary exhibition venue hosting rotating shows and visiting artists; the Associate Artists Programme provides membership, studio access, and exhibition opportunities for visual artists; educational services include CAS Kids (children's art club), National Saturday Club (free programme for teens), Life Drawing sessions, and Four Fun Fridays (family holiday activities); community outreach encompasses Social Prescribing and Neurodivergent Creatives programmes; and annual events include OPEN OPEN open-call exhibitions and Artist Takeover showcases. Revenue streams include memberships, workshop fees, artwork sales, and public funding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CAS Kids: Weekly after-school art club for children aged 5-12
• Four Fun Fridays
• CAS Life Drawing
• National Saturday Club Andover
• Associate Artists Programme
• Artist Takeover Programme
• Open Open
• State of Flux

Products and services

• Associate Artists Programme Annual paid membership programme for visual artists providing studio access, networking, exhibition opportunities and professional development. Costs £132 per year or £11 per month via standing order.
• CAS Kids Art Club Weekly after-school art club for children aged 5-12, held Fridays during term time at Unity Arts Studio in partnership with Unity Art Studio. £10 per session including all materials.
• National Saturday Club Andover Free Art & Design Saturday Club for 13-16 year-olds delivered in partnership with Andover College, offering weekly sessions, industry professional masterclasses and an annual exhibition at Somerset House.
• Life Drawing Sessions Weekly untutored life drawing sessions for adults 18+ held Monday evenings at The Chapel gallery. £15 per session including materials.
• Four Fun Fridays Free summer holiday creative activities on Andover High Street for children and families focused on nature and sustainability themes.
• OPEN OPEN Open Call Exhibition Annual open-call exhibition programme inviting artists to submit works around a curatorial theme, with prize awards including solo exhibitions and residencies.
• Artist Takeover Programme Programme offering associate artists dedicated time and The Chapel Gallery space to develop and exhibit experimental or personal projects for community benefit.
• Social Prescribing Programme Health and wellbeing programme connecting people with arts activities as an alternative or complement to medical treatment, often delivered with healthcare provider partners.
• Neurodivergent Creatives Programme Accessibility-focused programme making art more accessible to neurodivergent people through tailored creative activities and dedicated support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 submissions from 60 artists in Open Open 2025 open call exhibition
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Andover CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Andover College for National Saturday Club programme, providing free art and design sessions for 13-16 year-olds at the college's art department.
• Unity Art StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGood neighbour relationship with Unity Art Studio in Andover. Caroline Perkins, CAS Associate Artist, founded Unity Art Studio which offers studios, exhibitions and critique groups. Unity Art Studio hosts CAS Kids art club sessions.
• Test Valley Arts FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTest Valley Arts Foundation provides the Hampshire Artist Award for local artists, choosing Liz Clifford as 2025 recipient with prize of paid residency.
• National Saturday Club (Somerset House)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with the national Saturday Club programme headquartered at Somerset House, enabling exclusive masterclasses and London exhibition opportunities for young people.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Firstsite: Contemporary visual arts gallery in Colchester with strong community engagement focus and free admission model. Operates as a publicly-funded visual arts venue delivering exhibitions, learning programmes, and community outreach — directly comparable to CAS's gallery-plus-education model.
• Spike Island: Bristol-based centre for contemporary art and design combining studios, galleries, and learning programmes. Comparable to CAS as a hybrid artist-development + public-exhibition venue with educational outreach.
• New Art Gallery Walsall: Public contemporary art gallery in Walsall offering free admission, rotating exhibitions, and community learning programmes. Comparable scale and audience-development model to CAS.
• Aspex Gallery: Visual arts charity in Portsmouth supporting emerging artists through exhibitions, residencies, and participation programmes. Comparable to CAS in scale, charitable structure, and mission around supporting artists and community engagement.

Regional players

• The Holburne Museum: Bath-based museum offering exhibitions, learning programmes, and community engagement. Similar charitable/educational operating model to CAS, but focused on a museum collection rather than contemporary visual arts commissioning.

Broad incumbents

• Modern Art Oxford: Oxford-based contemporary art gallery offering free exhibitions and learning programmes. Comparable free-admission, education-led gallery model to CAS, but with greater scale and national recognition.
• Arnolfini: Bristol-based contemporary arts centre hosting visual art exhibitions, performance, and community programmes. Comparable to CAS as a multi-disciplinary arts venue with strong education and inclusion focus, though larger.
• South London Gallery: London contemporary art gallery with strong education and community programmes for children, young people, and underserved groups. Comparable to CAS in programme mix but with significantly larger scale and reach.
• Ikon Gallery: Established Birmingham-based contemporary art gallery with exhibitions and learning programmes. Larger and longer-established than CAS but operates a similar visual-arts-venue-plus-community-engagement model.

Emerging players

• National Saturday Club: UK-wide programme headquartered at Somerset House offering free creative Saturday Clubs for 13-16 year-olds. CAS's National Saturday Club Andover is an affiliate of this network, making it a directly connected partner/peer in the youth arts education space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/CASartists
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chapel-arts-studios

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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