Housed in a former 19th-century convent building, surrounded by our artist studios, the Nunnery Gallery is our not-for-profit art space. Our programme pushes boundaries with an original and creative approach that explores the stories of east London and celebrates today’s artistic talent.
Open to the public Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm, all exhibitions are free to enter.
Coming up at the Nunnery Gallery
Private View & Artists Gathering: Visions Programme 2 led by Onyeka Igwe
Visions in the Nunnery is Bow Arts’ renowned biennial showcase of moving image, digital and performance art, selected from an international open call.
Getting to the Nunnery Gallery
Opening hours: Weds to Sun 10am – 4pm
Address: Nunnery Gallery, 181 Bow Road, London, E3 2SJ
Nearest station(s): Bow Road (District and Hammersmith and City lines) is a 6-minute walk away, and Bow Church (DLR) is a 3-minute walk away.
Bus: 205, 25, 425, A8, D8, 108, 276, 488 and 8 all service the surrounding area.
Access Information
The Nunnery Gallery and Cafe have step-free access throughout from street level, including to the accessible toilet, and is service animal friendly. This venue does not have a hearing loop system.
Accessible parking is not available on-site.
If you have any questions regarding accessibility at this venue or event, would like to make us aware of any access requirements that you have in advance of visiting, or would like this information in an alternate format including Easy Read, please email nunnery@bowarts.com or call 020 8980 7774 (Ext. 3)
Access requirements could include things like providing equipment, services or support (e.g. information in Easy Read, speech to text software, additional 1:1 support), adjusting workshop timings (e.g. more break times), adjustments to the event space (e.g. making sure you have a table near the entrance) or anything else you can think of!
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.
Support the Nunnery Gallery
Help us to secure the future of the Nunnery Gallery, so future generations can have access to art, right on Bow’s doorstep.
Hire the gallery
Interested in hiring The Nunnery Gallery? From exhibitions and workshops, to drink receptions and weddings, our venue is the perfect setting for a unique event, and all fees support our gallery’s work. We’d love to hear from you!
First Thursday Lates
Join us from 6pm onwards as we open the Nunnery Gallery on the first Thursday of each month. Explore our current exhibitions in a relaxed and inviting evening environment. Our Nunnery Café will also be open, serving a selection of wines, draft beer, and refreshments. Free, no booking necessary.
