Support Stills
As a charity, the help and generosity of donors and funders is crucial in order for us to develop our work and continue our long history of support for the advancement, enjoyment, exploration and understanding of photography.
Your support will directly contribute to our exhibitions, creative learning activities and production.
Friends
Join the Stills community and enjoy great perks. Pay less for courses and in our shop, and gain exclusive access to events, private views and more.
Friends enjoy:
- A special members-only welcome pack, including a limited edition postcard by a recent exhibited artist, as well as other unique Stills gifts.
- An exclusive welcome tour of the gallery, library and production facilities.
- 10% off all our photography and digital media courses.
- Friends’ events – including out-of-hours gallery openings, talks and studio visits.
- Exclusive invitations to all private views and special events.
- Shop discounts – 10% off all items including limited edition prints, film and photography materials and Stills’ publications.
- Members-only newsletters and other special opportunities throughout the year.
- Special offers from local partners and shops.
Sign up using the buttons above, or email us at info@stills.org.
Current partner offers for Friends:
- 10% off at Detail Framing Studio
- 10% off at Edinburgh Printmakers
- 10% off when you bring your Stills cup to The Milkman Coffee
- 20% off your first order online at Bellfield Brewery
Discounts valid with a membership card if making a purchase in-person. If making a purchase online, please get in touch at caitlin.serey@stills.org for details.
Volunteer
Stills is open five days a week, providing the public with an opportunity to engage with our exhibitions and events. Your role as a volunteer would be to welcome people into Stills and act as a first point of contact in the gallery space, providing information about the exhibition and Stills’ varied programme of activity.
What are we looking for?
—A 2 hour morning or afternoon slot once a week for the duration of the exhibition. The weekly rota will remain the same each week.
— Good verbal communication skills.
— A passion for photography and contemporary art that can be passed on to our audience.
You will be given full training for the role as well as discounted access to our facilities and courses. Stills Volunteers are also encouraged to take part in stills wider programme and events.
Applications for volunteering during our upcoming exhibition are now open.
Deadline: Tuesday 11 March, 10am.
Read our volunteer policy here
Patronage
Help shape the future of one of the longest established photography venues in the UK.
As a Patron you will join a community of photography lovers who play a key part in supporting our programme and enjoy privileged access to our work.
£1,000 a year
You’ll receive invitations to VIP openings and tours, talks and seminars throughout the year.
We will thank you across our information materials and website.
You will have free access to all of our state-of-the-art photography facilities in Edinburgh city centre, including darkrooms and digital labs.
£3,000 a year
You will enjoy all of the perks above, plus an annual gift of a special publication that corresponds with the Stills exhibitions programme.
You will also receive invitations to special events with our Director, including research trips, exhibitions and studio visits.
£5,000 a year
This is a unique opportunity to become closely involved at the heart of Stills. With regular engagement with Ben Harman, Stills’ Director, you will play a crucial role in enabling Stills’ programme by being actively involved in areas of the organisation that are most interesting to you.
For further information or to join, contact:
Ben Harman, Director
0131 622 6200
Ben.Harman@stills.org
Good Fundraising Guarantee
We’re a part of the Good Fundraising Guarantee, which means we guarantee our fundraising is legal, open, honest, and respectful at all times. Please refer to the Fundraising Code of Practice for more information about our commitment to best practice.
Thank You
We would like to thank our generous volunteers, funders, sponsors, collaborators, and partners without whose support our activities and ongoing engagement would not be possible.
Current Funders and Supporters
Creative Scotland
City of Edinburgh Council
Project Echo
The William Grant Foundation
Garfield Weston Foundation
MPB
The Scottish Library and Information Council’s Innovation and Development Fund
The Walter Scott Giving Group
Ampersand Foundation
Dr Guthrie’s Association
Bellfield Brewery
Thames & Hudson
Spectrum Photographic
Bloomberg Connects
Hahnemuehle
Stills Friends
Stills Patrons