We’re passionate about creating welcoming spaces where people have the opportunity to develop their creative practice, interact and encounter new exciting cultural experiences – whether that is in an artist’s studio or a school. Bow Arts manages a variety of exhibition spaces, studios and cultural centres throughout London, all committed to engaging with the local community and creating a strong creative presence.
Our Places
Lakeside Centre
These affordable studios of varying size are located right in the heart of Thamesmead’s bustling creative centre, situated in an iconic brutalist building against the stunning backdrop of Southmere Lake.
Royal Albert Wharf
Royal Albert Wharf hosts an energetic, inspirational community with over 40 modern and spacious studios within a creative hub, hosting events for the local community.
Three Waters
Three Waters has 70 affordable creative studios for artists, located where the three waters of Bow Creek, the River Lea and Limehouse Cut meet at Bow Loch.
The Rum Factory
The historic Pennington Street Warehouse in Wapping, renamed The Rum Factory Studios in 2015, will reopen its doors to artists in August 2023, once again offering 80 truly affordable artist studios that range from 80Sqft up to 400Sqft in the heart of the City.
Shaftesbury Avenue
Spanning four floors in central London, Bow Arts’ project space is a multidisciplinary meeting point for experimental arts programming, exhibition space and creative learning.
Catford Dek
Our 35 well-lit, open-plan studios connect makers, artists and designers and include several units that are ideal for growing a creative business.
Ice House Court
These spacious, bright open-plan studios with a unique partition structure allow for great, productive workspaces within an inspirational artistic community.
Old Manor Park Library
We have 20 affordable studios within this beautiful grade II listed building. These studios are designed to give artists the space they need while offering them a place to share their knowledge, skills and inspiration.
Leyton High Road
Just a short walk from the station, these 18 ground-floor studios are purpose-built to allow for a good level of privacy, while also providing plenty of opportunities for artists to meet one another and connect. Suitable for a wide range of practices.
Riverside Mills
Our spacious and modern studios at Riverside Mills have a supportive and inspiring community of artists, designers and makers.
Canada Street
In a central location these 30 studios are open plan and allow for a great sense of community, sharing the space with artists with a wide range of practices.
Durham Street, Vauxhall
We have a series of private, open-plan and desk spaces available in a variety of sizes in this well-located, meanwhile site.
Essex House, Stratford
Our 28 self-contained studios are suitable for a range of practices and have a strong community spirit, in an interesting area, with great transport links.
The Lab at Oaklands Rise
A community space, café and arts centre, enabling and facilitating a programme of arts, workshops, and events