About us

Vernon Mill, an old cotton mill in Stockport, Cheshire (close to J27 of the M60 motorway) and houses 43 artists’ studios in its top two storeys.

These artists have joined together to form an artists’ collective known as the “Vernon Mill Artists” (the VMA). Taking into account the large number of artists, operating from within individual studios in this huge building, the VMA is considered to be the largest artist led studio group in England.

The VMA supports artists active in the creation of the visual arts. The group includes painters in oils and acrylics, sculptors, potters and photographers. There are also those who have developed methods of creating artworks with relatively unusual media such as painting with molten bitumen, quick setting concrete and other textural forms.

The VMA exists to:

• Invest in its artist members through mutual help and fellowship, whilst drawing on existing skills & experience.
• Encourage interaction with the wider community in the area.
• Provide a central space for accessible visual art activities.

Also:

• The group is non-political, non-sectarian and is committed to non-discriminatory practices and equal opportunities.