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.

What’s going on?

The Line Family workshop: storytelling and creating coloured origami boats with Joseph Ijoyemi

Saturday 14th June 2025, 11:00am to 1:30pm , Bow Arts Trust Courtyard Room, 183 Bow Road

Come and join Joseph Ijoyemi as we create coloured origami boats, adding your personal messages around themes of belonging, migration, integration, and what it means to live in east London. Open to children and families of all ages.

Visit our flagship gallery

Around the area…

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.

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.