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What does it mean to be a Bow Arts Artist?

Artist opportunities

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Develop professionally

Along with offering affordable studio spaces we also provide opportunities to help you to develop professionally, such as workshops, training sessions, peer crits, panel discussions and the sale of your art through Own Art.

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What’s going on?

Private view: Nunnery Café Exhibition | LAP DANCE (Loose Associations Presents: Dem Arty Nothings, Come Enjoy)

Thursday 9th February 2023, 6:00pm to 9:00pm , , Nunnery Café, 181 Bow Road

Join us to celebrate the opening of mixed media collective Loose Associations’ new Nunnery Café exhibition featuring zines, prints, paintings, general affordable brain-candy and a quiz!

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Around the area…

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The Nunnery Café

Enjoy a coffee and a toastie 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 or meet friends.

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Roman Road

Roman Road Market

Roman Road’s famous market offers the experience of a traditional street market that has stayed true to its east end roots and offers fantastic bargains.

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Chisenhale Gallery

A non-profit contemporary art gallery with an ambitious programme, giving access to the energy and ideas of an ever-expanding artist community. Found in an old veneer factory and brewery warehouse, they commission and produce contemporary art.

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