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
Catford Dek 14a
A beautiful, semi-open plan studio at Catford Dek on the 4th floor of the Old Town Hall building, Catford. This studio would be well suited to an artist with a non-messy practice or a designer.
Magnolia House
Magnolia House, situated next to our Three Waters studio location, will soon be open for creative businesses looking for studio/work space! Magnolia House has 7 larger affordable creative workspaces ideal for those practices that require that additional space.
What’s on
Workshop: porcelain paper clay workshop with Victoria Burgher
Learn how to imprint, mould and construct with porcelain paper clay to create your very own handmade vessels and tealight holders with artist and educator, Victoria Burgher.
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.
Artist spotlight
CYP Studio Residency – Jenny Pengilly
Jenny Pengilly: Meet the artist in residency at the Children and Young CYP Studio, in partnership with Bow Arts, TACO and East Children’s Centres.
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.
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