I thought I would feel terrible: I have just sent an email to my studio group telling them I am leaving to go to the Royal Standard (another space in Liverpool), however, I am mainly relieved. I will have a space, with a contract, wireless, working woodwork tools, other people working in it (actually, the newest members to Wolstenholme have been incredibly hard working – it is the old-school contingent I am referring to). It is good and I am very content. Did I mention the parking spaces?
I am sad and I will miss that place and a lot of the people, but it had become pretty toxic for my practice and I was turning into an arts administrator.
Moving in on Monday, so until then I shall be mentally arranging my new space.
It is more expensive, but then (I think) also better value. I do want to get paid, but I am also aware that it is not always about the money and that this is an investment for the long term.