The Gallery is a curated platform connecting studios, agencies and brands, with vetted freelancers within the creative industry. See who's free — right now, this week, in two weeks.
Every freelancer carries a live green, amber or red availability signal. Know who's free before you even pick up the phone.
Every creative is reviewed before they're listed. Portfolio quality assessed. Reputation verified. 400 people — all worth your time.
Premium subscribers get notified the moment a previously booked freelancer becomes available again. Your bench, remembered.
Studio subscriptions from £149/month. No placement fees. Just access to the right people at the right time.
Subscriptions at £499 per month. No additional fees.
Reach the right people. Every role posted here goes directly to The Gallery's community of vetted creative freelancers and talent — people who care about craft, not just any job.
Tell us who you are. This is what studios will see first.
Show us what you do. A portfolio link or PDF, a short bio, and your specialisms.
Studios search by availability first. Be accurate — and keep it fresh.
Here's how studios will see you. Happy with it?
Your profile is with us. We review every application personally — you'll hear back within 5 working days.
These go out automatically. Written to feel like a person sent them — because at this stage, one did.
Hi [first name],
Thanks for applying to The Gallery. We've got your details and we'll review your portfolio properly — not a quick skim, an actual look.
We're selective because the studios we work with expect a certain standard. That's what makes being on here worth something.
You'll hear from us within 5 working days either way. If we think there's a fit, the next step is a quick call to understand what kind of work you're looking for and make sure we can match you with the right people.
In the meantime — if anything changes on your availability, just reply to this email and we'll update it.
Hi [first name],
Your profile is live on The Gallery. Studios and agencies can now see you when they search.
One thing that makes a real difference: keeping your availability updated. Freelancers who do it regularly are 10× more likely to land the better briefs. It takes 10 seconds — just reply to this email, drop us a WhatsApp, or update on the site.
We'll nudge you every two weeks so you don't have to think about it. All you need to send is something like "available now" or "free in 2 weeks" — we'll handle the rest.
Welcome to the list.
Hi [first name],
Thanks for getting in touch. We've got your request and we'll have your studio access set up within 24 hours.
When you're in, you'll be able to see the full talent pool with live availability signals, save freelancers to your watchlist, and get notified automatically when someone you've worked with before becomes free again.
If you have a specific brief you're trying to fill right now, just reply to this and I'll pull a shortlist together before your account goes live. Quicker than waiting.
Speak soon.
Hi [first name],
Two weeks since your last update. Just reply to this email with one of the following:
· Available now
· Free in 1 week
· Free in 2 weeks
· Free in 4 weeks
· Booked up
That's it. We'll update your profile and make sure studios searching right now can find you. Freelancers who keep their status current are 10× more likely to get the better briefs.
Or update directly: thegallery.global
Hi [first name],
It's been about a month since we heard from you — just wanted to check in.
If you're deep in a project, that's great. When you come up for air, a quick status update means studios searching right now can find you — and we can make sure the right people have you on their radar before you're free.
When you're ready, just reply with where you're at:
· Still booked — free around [date]
· Available now
· Free in the next few weeks
No pressure — just keeping your profile working for you in the background.
Hi [contact name],
Just flagging — [freelancer first name] [freelancer last name], who worked with you on [project name], is free in two weeks.
Their status updated this morning. You're getting this because you saved them to your watchlist.
[Freelancer name] · [Role] · Available from [date]
If you've got something coming up, now's the time to reach out — they tend to book up quickly once they update their status.
If this timing doesn't work, we'll alert you again the next time they update.
Hi [contact name],
[Freelancer first name] is currently booked up and unavailable until [expected free date].
They've seen your enquiry and we've logged it. You'll get an alert automatically when their status updates — usually before they're officially free, so you can get in early.
In the meantime, here are [three] freelancers with a similar profile who are available now:
[Similar freelancer 1] · [Role] · Available now
[Similar freelancer 2] · [Role] · Free in 1 week
[Similar freelancer 3] · [Role] · Free in 1 week
Let me know if any of these are worth a look, or if you'd rather wait for [first name].
Directly, between you. The Gallery is not involved in payment. Once you've agreed terms with a freelancer, you pay them as you would any other supplier — via invoice, bank transfer, or however you normally handle freelance engagements. We don't take a percentage of the booking and we don't process payments.
IR35 compliance is your responsibility as the hiring organisation. The Gallery provides a platform to find and connect with freelance talent — we do not make determinations about employment status. If you're unsure about IR35 and your specific engagement, we strongly recommend taking advice from an employment lawyer or accountant before the work begins.
Yes — right to work verification is the legal responsibility of the hiring studio. The Gallery does not carry out these checks. Freelancers are encouraged to note their working situation on their profile, but you should conduct your own verification as required by UK law.
Let us know. Email hello@thegallery.global with the details and we'll note it on the account. We take quality seriously — that's the point of curation. Persistent issues with a freelancer may result in their removal from the platform.
Full access to the talent pool with live availability signals, your saved watchlist with real-time alerts, automatic notifications when previously-booked freelancers become free, the weekly digest of freelancers who've expressed interest in your studio, jobs board access, and direct contact with freelancers through the platform. No booking fees. No hidden costs.
Subscriptions have a 6-month minimum commitment. After that, they roll monthly and you can cancel with 30 days' notice. We don't offer refunds on committed periods, but if something's genuinely not working for you, get in touch and we'll find a solution.
Yes. You can save as many freelancers as you like to your watchlist and reach out to multiple people for the same brief. We'd just ask you to be transparent with people about where you're at — freelancers invest time in responding to briefs and appreciate honesty.
You invoice the studio directly. The Gallery is not involved in payment or contracts between you and the studios you work with. You set your own rate, agree your own terms, and manage your own invoicing. We're the introduction platform — the working relationship is between you and the studio.
You're responsible for your own tax position. If you're not already registered as self-employed with HMRC, you'll need to do that. We'd recommend working with an accountant — especially as your freelance income grows. We can't give tax advice, but happy to point you in the right direction.
Yes. The Gallery lists talent globally. However, right to work in the UK is a matter between you and the hiring studio — we don't verify this and studios are responsible for their own checks. Be transparent on your profile about your location and working situation. Studios hiring for on-site London work will need to satisfy themselves that you can legally work in the UK.
Your profile has a location field and a "works remote / on-site" field — use these honestly. If you're on a nomad visa, working remotely from abroad, or have any restrictions on where you can work, note it on your profile. Studios who need on-site London presence will filter accordingly. The Gallery takes no responsibility for any legal issues arising from working arrangements between studios and freelancers.
Yes — we don't require exclusivity. We'd just ask that you keep your availability status accurate. If you're booked through another platform, mark yourself as booked here too. Studios rely on the signal being honest.
Verified status is earned by consistently updating your availability (at minimum every two weeks) for three or more months, and having at least one confirmed booking through the platform. It's awarded by us — you can't apply for it. Keep your status fresh and it'll come naturally.
Freelancers who update their status regularly surface higher in studio searches. We don't publish the exact algorithm — but the principle is simple: fresh signal = more visible. A profile that hasn't been updated in six weeks will rank below one updated this morning, all else being equal.
Tell us. Email hello@thegallery.global. We built The Gallery partly because the existing systems don't protect freelancers well enough. We won't tolerate studios using the platform to waste people's time, lowball rates, or behave unprofessionally. Persistent offenders lose access.
Still have a question? Email us at hello@thegallery.global — we read everything and reply to everything.
The Gallery is an online platform that connects studios, agencies and brands with freelance creative talent. The Gallery is operated by Sam Winward trading as The Gallery, London, UK.
The Gallery is a technology platform, not a recruitment agency, employment agency, or staffing business as defined under the Employment Agencies Act 1973. We do not employ freelancers, act as their agent, or negotiate terms on their behalf.
Any engagement between a studio and a freelancer arranged through The Gallery is a matter between those two parties. The Gallery is not party to any contract between studios and freelancers.
Studios and hiring organisations are solely responsible for:
The Gallery makes no warranty, express or implied, about the suitability, qualifications, experience, or legal status of any freelancer listed on the platform.
Freelancers listed on The Gallery are responsible for their own tax affairs, including self-assessment, VAT registration where applicable, and compliance with IR35 where relevant. Freelancers are responsible for ensuring they have the legal right to work in any jurisdiction in which they accept engagements.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, The Gallery shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from: any engagement or dispute between a studio and a freelancer; any inaccuracy in a freelancer's profile or availability status; any failure to find suitable talent through the platform; or any decision made by either party in reliance on information provided through the platform.
Disputes between studios and freelancers are between those parties. The Gallery may, at its discretion, assist in resolving disputes where both parties agree, but has no obligation to do so and makes no guarantee of outcome. If a studio or freelancer believes the other has acted in bad faith, please notify us at hello@thegallery.global — we take platform integrity seriously and may take action including suspension of accounts.
These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from your use of The Gallery platform shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
For legal notices: hello@thegallery.global · The Gallery, London, UK
The Gallery is a curated freelance platform connecting creative studios, agencies and brands with vetted freelance talent. We are operated by Sam Winward trading as The Gallery, based in London, UK. For any privacy-related questions, contact us at hello@thegallery.global.
We collect only what we need to run the platform. Specifically:
For freelancers, our lawful basis is legitimate interest — you applied to join The Gallery and we process your data to provide the service you signed up for. For studios, our lawful basis is contract performance — we need your data to fulfil your subscription agreement.
Where we send you availability nudges or notifications, we do so on the basis of legitimate interest, as these are directly related to the service you've opted into.
Freelancers: Subscribed studios can see your name, role, availability status, day rate range, specialisms, portfolio link, and any studio endorsements on your profile. They cannot see your contact details (email or phone) until they initiate contact through the platform.
Studios: Freelancers browsing the studios directory can see your studio name, type, location, description, and placement count. Individual placements are anonymised in the freelancer view.
We do not sell your data to third parties. We do not share your data with advertisers.
We keep your data for as long as your account is active. If you request deletion, we will remove your profile and personal data within 30 days. Aggregated, anonymised data (e.g. "7 placements made in Q1") may be retained for platform analytics.
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@thegallery.global with "Data request" in the subject line. We will respond within 30 days.
If you provide a phone number to receive availability nudges, we use Twilio to send these messages. Your number is stored securely and used only for this purpose. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message, or by emailing us.
The Gallery uses only essential cookies required to run the platform (session management, authentication). We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect platform functionality.
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data. All data is transmitted over HTTPS. Payment data is processed by Stripe, which is PCI DSS compliant — we never store card details ourselves.
We may update this policy as the platform evolves. We'll notify active users of material changes by email. The "last updated" date at the top of this page will always reflect the current version.
If you have a concern about how we handle your data that we haven't resolved to your satisfaction, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
Contact us: hello@thegallery.global · The Gallery, London, UK
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Invite-only. We review every application personally. If you're the kind of creative studios trust, we want to hear from you.
We review every application within 5 working days.
We don't send your details directly to studios. Instead, Uncommon receives a weekly digest of available talent — curated by specialism and availability.
You can withdraw interest at any time from your profile. Studios see your availability and specialisms only — not your contact details.
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