Open Studios 2024
Throughout summer and autumn 2024, ASC sites will be running a series of open studios events. Studios will be opening up their doors for visitors to view their work, visit exhibitions, take part in workshops, buy pieces or simply see an artist at work. Open studios are free and open to all!
September
ASC Thurlow Street
Friday 13th September, 6 – 9 pm
Saturday 14th September, 11 am – 5 pm
The Chaplin Centre, Taplow House, Thurlow Street, Walworth, SE17 2UL (map)
For our first Open Studio in September, the artists at The Chaplin Centre invite you to visit their studio spaces, view their artwork, and enjoy engaging conversations. Located in Walworth, this former housing office now hosts 54 studios for talented artists and designer-makers.
ASC Grafton Road
Friday 20th September, 6 – 9 pm
Saturday 21st September, 11 am – 5 pm
Art House, Grafton Quarter, Grafton Road, Croydon CR0 3RP (map)
Located near Wandle Park in Croydon, Grafton Quarter is a brand-new, 33,000 sq ft purpose-built building owned by ASC. It offers 104 studios for artists and designer-makers. Open Studios is a perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the creative atmosphere, explore the studios and gallery spaces, and enjoy the tranquility of the surroundings.
ASC Stockwell Road
Friday 27th September, 6 – 9 pm
Saturday 28th September, 11 am – 5 pm
246 Stockwell Road, Brixton, London SW9 9SP (map)
Located at the corner of Brixton Road and Stockwell Road, this former 1930s housing office has been home to artists since 1990. Originally starting with just one floor, the building now spans all three floors, housing 158 studios. Situated in the vibrant heart of Brixton, it’s the perfect place to explore diverse studios, artworks, and a gallery alongside our talented artists.
PAST EVENT
June
ASC Ealing Road
Friday 14th June, 6 – 9 pm
Saturday 15th June, 11 am – 5 pm
243 Ealing Road, Alperton, HA0 1QL (map)
For our first open studios event in 2024, studio artists in Alperton will open their doors to the local community.
Sitting next to the Grand Union Canal in Brent, Ealing Road studios spans three buildings surrounding a large courtyard. The new-build site was opened in 2019 with a community of nearly 40 artists and makers across affordable individual, group and shared studios.
During the event you can drop into a group exhibition in Canalside Gallery project space, curated by and featuring many of the artists taking part in the open studios.
ASC Hawks Road
Friday 21st June, 1 – 9 pm
Saturday 22nd, 11 am – 5 pm
Sunday 23rd, 11 am – 5 pm
47-51 Hawks Road, Kingston-upon-Thames, KT1 3DS (map)
Following a series of successful annual events with Kingston Artists Open Studios (KAOS), Hawks Road artists will be running an individual open studios showcasing their community.
ASC Empson Street
Friday 28th June, 6 – 9 pm
Saturday 29th June, 11 am – 5 pm
Unit 3 Empson Street, Bow, London E3 3LT (map)
Empson Street is based in a former printworks and houses over 60 artists and makers in a unique industrial building. Empson Street sits amongst a local hub of arts activity, with a number of other creative studios and spaces in the area.
While you’re there, make sure to visit an exhibition in the Unit 3 Projects space in the building, curated by and featuring several artists taking part in the open studios!
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