Artist spotlight

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?

Bowfest: Open Studios 2025

Friday 20th June 2025 – Saturday 21st June 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm , , , Bow Road & Nunnery Gallery, 181-183 Bow Road

Get ready for Bow Arts’ biggest event of the summer! Meet our community of over 100 talented artists working at our flagship site, Bow Road.

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Visit our flagship gallery

Around the area…

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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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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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