Since the 1990s, Bow Arts have nurtured London’s diverse creativity and talent. In 2025, we are celebrating 30 years of creating opportunities to work and learn, championing affordable live & work spaces and creativity within our local communities.

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What we do

Our studios connect artists with local communities, where they can meet other creatives and develop professionally. We give communities greater access to and interaction with the arts, through our learning programme, workshops, exhibitions and events.

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What’s on

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Bow Families: creating your feelings book camera instant print with Katka Krajči

Sunday 26th April 2026, 11:00am to 1:00pm , Bow Road & Nunnery Gallery, 181-183 Bow Road

Join artist Katka Krajči for a playful storytelling workshop to create your own book! Using a special kids’ thermal camera, we’ll take instant black-and-white photos of each other and transform them into imaginative story characters. Open to children and families of all ages – all materials provided. 

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Teacher CPD: Making Mistakes Matter with Emma Jacobs

Wednesday 29th April 2026, 6:00pm to 7:30pm , Bow Arts Trust Courtyard Room, 183 Bow Road

Join artist educator Emma Jacobs in this workshop designed to help build resilience in learners through arts and design in the classroom.

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Schools, colleges and early years

We work with local, inspiring artists to deliver an innovative programme of learning through workshops, projects and training in schools.

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