Since 1994, Bow Arts have nurtured London’s diverse creativity and talent – creating opportunities to work, learn and enjoy affordable, lifelong access to the arts.
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.
Featured studios
What’s on
Artist social: life drawing in the Nunnery with Jamie Zubairi and Thamesmead Life Drawing
Bringing together our artist community, spend a relaxed evening at a unique life drawing experience in the Nunnery Gallery hosted by Thamesmead Life Drawing’s Jamie Zubairi. All levels of experience are welcome!
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.
Bring Your Light: Bow Arts x Chila Burman present the Bow Open 2023
The Bow Open is Bow Arts’ annual showcase of astonishing artwork created exclusively by our Studio Holders and Artist Educators. The guest curator for 2023 is the incredible Chila Burman.
Artist spotlight
Artist Spotlight: Joanna Penso
Bow Arts hears from filmmaker Joanna Penso about table manners, artist community and her upcoming Supper Club at the Nunnery Café.
Visit our flagship gallery
Nunnery Gallery
The Nunnery Gallery is our not-for-profit, free, contemporary art space, situated in a former, nineteenth-century convent. It hosts thought-provoking exhibitions and events, including the internationally acclaimed, biennial, moving image show Visions, our annual Bow Open, showcasing our studio artists’ work, and our locally inspired Raw Materials.
