Studios
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Our Studios
The main objective of Lewisham Arthouse is to support practising artists and makers to work. Artists pay rent for their studio, but rent is subsidised through the cooperative’s Work Hours scheme to ensure it remains affordable. We use the term ‘member’ because Lewisham Arthouse is more than just about individual studio spaces. Lewisham Arthouse is about artists undertaking the collective decision-making, day to day running and development together.
Alongside personal conduct, rent payment and studio attendance responsibilities, members volunteer at least 5 hours per month through our Work Hours scheme. These hours of work subsidise our public programmes, ensuring they remain affordable and genuinely artist-led. This can involve working with others towards things like curating, fundraising, inclusion, and building maintenance. This offers a unique way to share ideas and work alongside different artists within a friendly, cooperative community.
Most Lewisham Arthouse studio spaces benefit from natural light and Wi-Fi access, with the costs of electricity, water, building insurance and service charges included. Access to an outdoor covered working area and bike-parking is available. The building currently lacks central heating, or step-free access to the first floor.
Unfortunately, the demand for genuinely affordable studio space in Lewisham is extremely high. Regretfully, the number of applications we receive makes the process of allocating studio space competitive. Studio membership is offered on the basis of artistic consistency, a demonstrable commitment to exhibition-making, self-promotion and a commitment to be present in your studio for a minimum amount of time each month.
We welcome all applications from all artists and makers, and appreciate the time they take to prepare. If you’d like to apply for studio membership, please join our mailing list (link at bottom of page) to get updates on studio vacancies.
Image credit: Francesca Oldfield
Studio Holders
Irene Stewart
Shirley Stewart
Frances Thornton
Alma Tischler
Luiga Vanzan
Sara Willett
Maggie Williams
Rain Wu
Dot Young
Sara Kelly
Rosie Kennedy
Camilla Langdon
Moina Leahy Walker
Rosie McGinn
Steve Mihara
Studio Opportunities
We currently have no studios or sublets available at Lewisham Arthouse, however when we do, we will advertise them here.
Please send us a message to enquire about upcoming opportunities or join our mailing list (link at bottom of page).
Graduate Studio Award Scheme
Since 2010, the Graduate Studio Award Scheme has cultivated quality, innovation and talent development. This scheme supports artists at a precarious moment in their career.
Lewisham Arthouse provides a free studio and peer mentoring to a London-based graduate. Residencies vary from 6-12 months and culminate in public presentations in the Project Space.
Jobs
There are no positions available at present.
Please send us a message to enquire about upcoming opportunities or join our mailing list (link at bottom of page).