About Dock

Why we do what we do.

Est. 2016

What is Dock?

DOCK is an online arts magazine, gallery and soon-to-be art store, passionate about promoting the work and working lives of new emerging artists from all disciplines across art and design.

We don’t just love the work we show here at DOCK, but we love each and every one of our creators too, and that’s why we believe you should have the opportunity to get to know them yourselves.

Follow the working lives of each of our artists through our magazine, where you can read up on their latest works, successes or thoughts, watch one on one interviews, keep track of their upcoming events and exhibitions, and even get involved by sending us your questions for the occasional Q&A!

And what’s more, if you find yourself falling head over heels for anyone or everyone’s marvellous output, you'll soon be able to buy it right here. Keep your eyes peeled!

Our Values

We run DOCK based on three key values.

Creativity

Creativity

We love creativity of all forms, and want to promote the endless talents and ideas produced by fresh, young creatives just starting out in their careers.

Artists and Designers

Artists and Designers

We believe that it’s not just the creation that matters, but the creator too. Showing you the ‘behind the scenes’ of our creatives’ wide range of working lives is crucial to our celebration of their work.

Artists and Designers

Fun

Sometimes, talking and learning about art and design can seem a little dull and serious. We want to remind everyone that it doesn’t have to be. There are no right or wrong answers when it comes to creativity, so let’s just let loose and have a laugh about it.

Meet the Team

Maxine Davies

Maxine Davies

Journalist

Hello! I'm Maxine Davies, a writer and journalist based in the north east of England. A recent graduate of Newcastle University with an MA in Modern and…
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Jess Bentley

Jess Bentley

Founder

Hey, I’m Jess Bentley and I’m proud to call myself founder of DOCK. As an art student myself, I understand how much of a struggle it can be to get your work see…
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Chris Vasey

Chris Vasey

Co-Founder

I’m Chris Vasey and I am the person who makes the technical stuff run at Dock. I have always had an interest in developing websites that are functional, b…
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Joining Dock

Let us know if you're interested in becoming one of our featured artists, or just want to keep track of what we're up to.

Contact Dock

If you would like to contact dock for any reason, feel free to reach out to us via any of our social media accounts or alternatively you can email the team directly on [email protected].