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Our Aims & Values

Blick Studios - Our Aims and Values

Mission Statement

Blick Shared Studios is a social enterprise that provides fully serviced, creative and affordable shared space, facilities and resources for creative and digital start-ups, freelancers and small businesses. Set up by a group of creative entrepreneurs to fill a gap in the market for suitable workspace for creative businesses in Northern Ireland, we provide studio and office space within Belfast and Derry~Londonderry.

Our properties have a creative and professional work environment and a friendly, informal and supportive atmosphere that encourages communication, collaboration and inspiration. Our workspaces are affordable and with flexible leases which takes the risk out of renting property. They are also fully serviced which eliminates hassle for residents so they can concentrate on growing their businesses. Meeting rooms and event spaces are available free of charge for our residents and at affordable rates for non-resident creative businesses.

We offer virtual services for creative businesses just starting out that are not able to afford workspace or for those happy to work from home but seeking a professional public image for their business. Sharing resources such as internet, utility costs and meeting rooms as well as minimising unnecessary overheads keeps our services affordable. We have a small team of staff and offer a friendly and personal service to all our clients. We are interested in collaborating and working with other creative organisations and building our business to become a profitable, recognised and respected brand whilst maintaining our independence and brand values.

Our Values

  • Independent

    To remain an independent financially sustainable social enterprise

  • Entrepreneurial

    To maximise opportunities and be flexible and business minded in our approach so we remain financially independent and sustainable

  • Inclusive

    Be inclusive and open minded to new ideas and new people and be an organisation open to everyone

  • Industry Focused

    Remain focused on the needs of creative industry entrepreneurs

  • Innovative

    Be innovative and forward thinking to provide sustainable solutions to the needs of creative entrepreneurs

Our Aims

  • To offer affordable workspace solutions and business services to help creative and digital start-ups to get started

  • To offer fully serviced workspace solutions that take the hassle out of organising premises and allow our resident creative businesses to concentrate on running their businesses

  • To bring together creative and digital start-ups to encourage collaboration, business to business sales and peer learning

  • To create a supportive atmosphere within our workspaces and activities that encourages creativity, innovation and collaboration

  • To be an independent, innovative and forward thinking organisation, able to adapt quickly and flexibly to the needs of creative entrepreneurs.

  • To develop long term, meaningful business support for creative and digital start-ups in Northern Ireland.

Our Locations

Malone Road, Belfast

Hill Street, Belfast

Cotton Court, Belfast

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Belfast Design Week – Closing Party 9.11.19
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@belfastdesignwk @creatingaspace & @matter.sustainablemarket came together to curate a ...

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Instagram post 2192222683465521971_295518986 Belfast Design Week – Closing Party 9.11.19 - @belfastdesignwk @creatingaspace & @matter.sustainablemarket came together to curate a special night for Belfast Design Week closing party. - The aim of the event was to bring everyone together that had taken part over Design Week , celebrate all of the hard work that had been done and to acknowledge the successes of the week! - We had the event at @artceterastudio43 , and transformed the space into a creative, visual space. - We had a fashion installation where we had local fashion designers in Belfast showcasing their work and combined that with that a film screening on the theme of ‘Power’, promoting diversity and multiculturalism and celebrating Art, Fashion & Music within Belfast made by @creatingaspace - Fashion Designers @katieirelanddesigns @jamie.m.kerr @owenmarkhenry

We recapped some top tips from our event 'Instagram for your creative start-up ' with Michael from @thebeardedcandlemakers on the 4th ...

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Instagram post 2190777713131005815_295518986 We recapped some top tips from our event 'Instagram for your creative start-up ' with Michael from @thebeardedcandlemakers on the 4th November over @belfastdesignwk - We had a fantastic time over Belfast Design Week and it was an honour to have such amazing people speak at all of our events! - Be sure to check out the full blog below! 📷 By @crickymck - https://www.blickstudios.org/belfast-design-weekblog-posts/top-tips-with-the-bearded-candle-makers-instagram-for-your-creative-start-up-2019/

Beautiful morning light in the Cathedral Quarter ☀️
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Instagram post 2190711650091611159_295518986 Beautiful morning light in the Cathedral Quarter ☀️ . . . #walktowork #belfast #city #lovebelfast #cathedralquarter #northernireland #explore #cityscape #urban #architecture #VisitBelfast #winter #architecture #curatedkitchen

How is it Thursday already?! This week is flying by!
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We are excited to share Elizabeth Meehan from Coffeenosugar who is one of our Blick Cotton Court Residents.
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She is a service designer whose ...

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Instagram post 2187112317031032919_295518986 We are excited to share Elizabeth Meehan from Coffeenosugar who is one of our Blick Cotton Court Residents. - She is a service designer whose work helps businesses identify the gap between the service they work hard to deliver and the reality of the customer experience. - Elizabeth recently wrote an article for the Irish News and we were excited to share what she wrote and get her perspective on the business to consumer relationship here in Northern Ireland. - To read the full article, visit : https://www.irishnews.com/business/2019/11/26/news/design---the-key-strategy-for-competitive-businesses-in-today-s-economy-1773018/?fbclid=IwAR3NFlhO52v54iS4xaIoKAOYT2UbSW7CjVdtmf3QTnqpJZ3xP8q1H_W-wKU

Do you have a kid that would to have an introduction to animation?
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At Blick we are collaborating with Can Do Academy to provide a colourful ...

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Instagram post 2186422675365465167_295518986 Do you have a kid that would to have an introduction to animation? - At Blick we are collaborating with Can Do Academy to provide a colourful animation workshop for kids aged 6 - 14 years on the 7th December. - It's a great workshop for kids with a powerful imagination and they will learn about the basic principles of stop motion animation, using special iPad apps and will receive a copy of their film at the end of the session! - A great workshop for these winter day to keep kids creative and active. - We have a few spaces left so sign up today to not be disappointed! - Date: 7/12/19 Location : 51 Malone Road, BT9 6RY Time : 2-4 PM Price : £15 - Book your space at https://www.blickstudios.org/events/blick-animation-club-3/

A morning for a stretch of the legs over coffee break!
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Instagram post 2186345222576121926_295518986 A morning for a stretch of the legs over coffee break! . . . #cathedralquarter #cqbelfast #belfast #coffeebreak #wintermorning #art #artist #wallart

BUSINESS ADDRESS SERVICE - we offer a business address service for creative businesses. Giving you a professional business image and keeping your home...

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Instagram post 2185151538220446453_295518986 BUSINESS ADDRESS SERVICE - we offer a business address service for creative businesses. Giving you a professional business image and keeping your home address private. Creating a bit of separation betweem your work and home life. Full details can be found on our website here or through link in bio: https://www.blickstudios.org/virtual-services/

The Cathedral Quarter looking colourful, even on the greyest of November days!
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Instagram post 2182006351923043834_295518986 The Cathedral Quarter looking colourful, even on the greyest of November days! . . . #walktowork #belfast #lovebelfast #cathedralquarter #northernireland #explorebelfast #explore #niexplorer #instabelfast #wallart #art #artist #artwork #painting #design #creative #city #nidesign #belfastcreatives #urban

Definitely a day for hiding away in the studio ☔️
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Instagram post 2181416762653139736_295518986 Definitely a day for hiding away in the studio ☔️ . . . #blickstudios #studiospace #belfast #belfastcreatives #cqbelfast #explorebelfast #northernireland

A quick little sketchbook break away from the studio for illustrator @gemmaoneill ✏️ It’s hard to believe the dark nights are well upon us now. ...

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Instagram post 2176966001290401957_295518986 A quick little sketchbook break away from the studio for illustrator @gemmaoneill ✏️ It’s hard to believe the dark nights are well upon us now. Hope everyone is still managing some daylight time in between! . . . #lovebelfast #cathedralquarter #CQBelfast #northernireland #explorebelfast #architecture #DocumentBelfast #illustration #illustrator #art #artist #artwork #design #sketch #locationdrawing #sketchbook #enpleinair #travelreportage

Lunch break in the Cathedral Quarter 💙
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Instagram post 2176312351526267555_295518986 Lunch break in the Cathedral Quarter 💙 . . . #cathedralquarter #CQBelfast #ireland #travel #northernireland #explore #cityscape #citylife #urban #architecture #VisitBelfast #autumn #stannessquare #themac

We are so excited to be hosting The Belfast Design Closing Party tomorrow at ArtceteraStudio from 7PM- 9PM!
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We are celebrating everyone that...

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Instagram post 2172574270159740965_295518986 We are so excited to be hosting The Belfast Design Closing Party tomorrow at ArtceteraStudio from 7PM- 9PM! - We are celebrating everyone that has been part of organsing & taking part of Belfast Design week and we want to bring everyone together! - We are super grateful for all the collaborations of events, people sharing their stories, learning about design & most importantly, how we have come together as a community to support each other! - We wanted to gather everyone together that took part of the events to celebrate each other's hard work and end the week on an uplifting note! - There will be an exhibition of some local designers & photographers happening in ArtceteraStudio, live band performing & some wine and pizza! - It' BYOB, so feel free to bring your own and come celebrate with us! - We are kicking everything off at 7:30 with giving thanks, then screening our 'The Power of Design' series by @creatingaspace and from there have a great time! - See you all there!

Big Design Day Out : Matter Market
Date: 9th November
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Instagram post 2172220671491803965_295518986 Big Design Day Out : Matter Market Date: 9th November Time :12-6 PM Location :Artcetera Studios 43 Rosemary Street Belfast, BT1 1QF @matter.sustainablemarket - Matter Sustainable Market is a space where we come together to exchange ideas, encourage each other & celebrate entrepreneurship in Belfast. - This is @matter.sustainablemarket 2nd market in 2019 and are honoured to have such incredible vendors taking part. - Each and everyone of these brands are unique, offer a sense of individuality and produce beautiful products. - Whether you are looking for gifts coming up to Christmas, treating yourself or simply looking to find more creative in Belfast, this is the market for you! - There will be a range of Jewellery, art, knitwear, Handmade vegan scrub, vintage clothing brands, light sculptures, textiles, weave, fashion, illustration & embroidery! - We are celebrating the beginning & middle points of everyone’s journey and want to come together to uplift this community - We kick off at 12 PM at Artcetera Studios and wrap up at 6PM. . . . #sustainabilty #entrepreneurs #business #creativebusinesses #sustainablefashion #sustainableliving #belfast #mattermarket #textiles #art #community

We had the pleasure of attending another great @belfastdesignwk event this afternoon! Getting Retail Ready with @wearemaven_ @hunterpaperco and ...

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Instagram post 2172016145283388501_295518986 We had the pleasure of attending another great @belfastdesignwk event this afternoon! Getting Retail Ready with @wearemaven_ @hunterpaperco and @dollybirdsart. Such an insightful session! . . . #BDW19 #belfastdesignweek #POWER #belfast #design #designer #shoplocal #supportlocal #homeware #illustration #greetingscards #letterpress #nature #inspiration #wildlife #art #artist #artwork #plants #plantstagram #botanicalillustration #creative #creativecommunity #girlpower #ireland #northernireland #NI #creativecity

Your Dream Business Fair
10:00 - 11:00 AM
108 North Street, BT1 1LE
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We are really excited for this event : Your Dream Business ...

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Instagram post 2170481917080949390_295518986 Your Dream Business Fair 10:00 - 11:00 AM 108 North Street, BT1 1LE - We are really excited for this event : Your Dream Business Design Fair happening on 7th November at our Belfast Design Week hub. - It is an event for people that are starting out in their business journey, or in the thick of being self employed but looking for a change in their career. - It is to inspire people to create the change they want, to get the clients they have always wanted & to get support from different organisations in Belfast. - It's easy to be caught up in the process of running a business, so this fair offers time, space & and industry experts speaking on different challenges people may be facing & how to overcome them. - It will be a great networking event to meet other creatives in the city too! - Featuring : -Ignite NI -Future Screens -Queen's University -Ulster University -Illustrators Ireland -Craft NI -Belfast City Council - Don't miss your opportunity to meet & connect!

We want to say a big thank you to Michael from @thebeardedcandlemakers who spoke last night at our @belfastdesignwk event on using Instagram as an ...

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Instagram post 2170432526886405334_295518986 We want to say a big thank you to Michael from @thebeardedcandlemakers who spoke last night at our @belfastdesignwk event on using Instagram as an important tool to grow your business. - He started off sharing the different aspects on what has made his own following grow on Instagram and explaining his branding & how he tells stories with his photographs. - It was super interesting to hear his process about what he has learnt over the last 5 years, what has worked, what has been hard and also coming through a time where he didn’t want to be on Instagram because of not feeling authentic. - Authenticity was a theme that came up a lot and it is a very important thing to keep in mind when building your brand and trying to connect to your customer. He was saying that you want to be building a story around your brand & product, posting meaningful images, but not always focusing on your product, but telling stories of your life. - Sharing your process is super important and he said that you must develop boundaries around using social media. To not fall into the comparison game & also to not be letting it take over your life. - There was a lot of amazing things he spoke about and we are grateful that he gave us his time to share his process and getting an insight to what it can look like to be running your own business. - Be sure to follow him on all socials and support your local entrepreneurs! - Be sure to check out the rest of @belfastdesignwk events this week! So much magic happening in this city! . . . #bdw19 #instagram #creative #creativestartups #candlemakers #community #entrepreneur #creativecommunity