Help us open Port Studio
Port Studio opens in November 2026. We're fitting the studio out from scratch, and every item below brings us a step closer to opening our doors. You can help by donating towards the cost, or by sourcing or buying an item yourself. Thank you to everyone who has already donated items. They're marked below.
How the studio will look
Port Studio is being fitted out. Thank you to EN Architects for these visualisations showing how the finished space will look and feel.
The shopping list
Here's what we need, and roughly what it costs. Some items link to a suggested product so you can see exactly what we mean — buying or gifting that item directly helps just as much as a donation does.
Kitchen and welfare
| Item | Qty | Unit cost | Line cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee machine, bean to cupDonated, thank you | was | £300 | was |
| Cups, plates, cutlery, glassesDonated, thank youFor around 20 people — reusable, not disposable. | was | £120 | was |
| MicrowaveStandard 800–900W.See this item → | 1 | £90 | £90 |
| Wash-out sink and plumbingUtility sink plus a professional plumbing install. | 1 | £600 | £600 |
| Small fridgeDonated, thank youUndercounter or tabletop. | was | £160 | was |
Co-working and office
| Item | Qty | Unit cost | Line cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-working desks, adjustable height2 donated, thank youManual sit/stand desks. | was | £179 | was |
| Monitors24–27in office monitors. | 4 | £110 | £440 |
| LaptopsMid-range — refurbished very welcome. | 4 | £450 | £1,800 |
| Office chairsAdjustable task chairs with back support.See this item → | 4 | £90 | £360 |
| Waste binsDonated, thank youGeneral and recycling. | was | £18 | was |
| Broadband and wifi, incl. installInstall and activation.See this item → | 1 | £200 | £200 |
Gallery and studio fit-out
| Item | Qty | Unit cost | Line cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floor paintHeavy-duty floor paint for the studio floor.See this item → | 1 | £480 | £480 |
| Track lighting, adjustable spotlightsFor the gallery zone.See this item → | 1 | £400 | £400 |
| Gallery hanging systemFor hanging exhibitions along the gallery wall.See this item → | 1 | £350 | £350 |
| Projection screen, pull-down, 3.5m wideDonated, thank you | was | £600 | was |
Art-making and seating
| Item | Qty | Unit cost | Line cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art materialsStarter stock of paint, paper, print and craft materials.See this item → | 1 | £500 | £500 |
| Soft seatingSofas and tub chairs — second-hand very welcome. | 1 | £600 | £600 |
Safety and tools
| Item | Qty | Unit cost | Line cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire extinguishersDonated, thank youCO2 and foam. | was | £35 | was |
| First aid kitWorkplace-standard kit.See this item → | 1 | £47 | £47 |
| NoticeboardDonated, thank youWall-mounted board for the studio. | was | £40 | was |
Already donated: £1,720 worth of items. Thank you!
These are planning figures, not fixed prices — they exclude VAT on many items and ongoing costs like monthly broadband. Treat them as a guide to what we're aiming to raise.
Support us
Every donation, however small, helps us open Port Studio's doors. You can give via our crowdfunder, or get in touch if you'd like to buy or donate a specific item from the list above.