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Housed in a former 19th-century convent building, surrounded by our artist studios, the Nunnery Gallery is our not-for-profit art space. Our programme pushes boundaries with an original and creative approach that explores the stories of east London and celebrates today’s artistic talent.
Open to the public Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm, all exhibitions are free to enter.
Coming up at the Nunnery Gallery
Private View: In the footsteps of the East London Group
Join us to celebrate 22 painters and guests from the Urban Contemporaries group opening their exhibition exploring the past and present of east London. This exhibition is inspired by East London Group’s scenes of the old East End, and the new works will be shown alongside their historical counterparts.
Getting to the Nunnery Gallery
Opening hours: Tues to Sun 10am – 4pm
Address: Nunnery Gallery, 181 Bow Road, London, E3 2SJ
Nearest station(s): Bow Road (District and Hammersmith and City lines) is a 6-minute walk away, and Bow Church (DLR) is a 3-minute walk away.
Bus: 205, 25, 425, A8, D8, 108, 276, 488 and 8 all service the surrounding area.
The Nunnery Café
Nunnery Café: Bow’s living room and creative social space.
Enjoy a coffee and some lunch in our cosy Nunnery Café, serving a selection of locally made cakes, pastries, toasties, soups and other delicious treats. Tucked away down Bow Arts Lane and adjoined to the Nunnery Gallery, it’s the perfect place to unwind, meet friends and engage with the Bow arts community.
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Support the Nunnery Gallery
Help us to secure the future of the Nunnery Gallery, so future generations can have access to art, right on Bow’s doorstep.
![The nave space of the Nunnery Gallery featuring paintings by Doreen Fletcher of east London streets and buildings](https://bowarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Bow-Arts-Doreen-Fletcher-Installation-View-High-Res-52.jpg)
Hire the gallery
Interested in hiring The Nunnery Gallery? From exhibitions and workshops, to drink receptions and weddings, our venue is the perfect setting for a unique event, and all fees support our gallery’s work. We’d love to hear from you!