Project Space
Open Studios 2024
Open Studios 2024
We look forward to welcoming you to our annual Open Studios on November 9th and 10th, 12-6PM.
Enjoy :
⭐️ Visits to our 40 members’ studios
⭐️ An exhibition of members’ work in our Project Space
⭐️ Open Access to and guided tours of our grade 2 listed building
⭐️ Free art workshops for both kids and adults
⭐️ A fun children’s art trail within the building
⭐️ Affordable refreshments at our pop-up cafe
In the project space we have a free group exhibition of small works made by our studio members. Come along to see drawings, paintings, sculptures and more in our amazing on-site gallery.
Our doors will be open from 12-6pm daily. All ages welcome. This is event and all workshops/tours are FREE to all!
Address: 140 Lewisham Way, SE14 6PD
Lewisham Arthouse is a not-for-profit artist-led co-operative, based in a Grade 2 listed library building in Deptford. Founded in 1992 it provides 40 artist studios with associated public gallery and workshop programmes.
Building accessibility:
There is step free access to the Lewisham Arthouse Project Space, Workshop and ground floor studios. Studios on the first floor and the basement are accessible by stairs with 32 steps. We do not have a sound system/hearing loop.
All of our toilets are gender neutral. An accessible toilet with baby changing facilities is located on the ground floor.
We welcome guide, hearing and assistance dogs.
From The Ground Up
From The Ground Up | Critical Edge Collective
Within this concept, the collective sets about building a new ‘library’ from the ground up, each artist bringing with them a small collection of research materials to share with the group that will act as the raw materials from which another artist will respond.
With the hope of encouraging collaboration and discussion with other artists and members of the public, the collective also encourages visitors to the show to make work in response, with resulting artworks being added to the show for some of its duration.
By making new works in response to the research of their peers, the collective undermines the individualism of the current art market and places its emphasis on trust, sharing, learning and enquiry. Through questioning their own working methods and challenging the rigidity of the group show hang, the collective demonstrates its commitment to remaining curious, critical and playful in the face of increasing polarisation and division in the post-truth era.
PV Thursday 10 October 2024. 18.00-21.00 hrs
Show opening times:
Tues-Sun 11th-20th October 11-00-17.00 hrs
Saturday 12 October 13.00-17.00 hrs
Proposals
The Project Space is run with the aim of providing affordable exhibition space and a platform for emerging artists, community groups and those who have been unable to find support/space through traditional gallery routes. In doing this we hope to provide a vibrant program of exhibitions for our local community, creating an opportunity for people to enjoy, discuss and engage with contemporary art in an informal and accessible setting. Alongside the program of hire shows we also facilitate larger projects and residencies that focus on our core aims of outreach and community engagement. We are always interested to hear from local artists, curators and community groups with proposals for larger projects or who are interested in forming creative partnerships with the Arthouse.
Lewisham Arthouse is committed to ensuring our Project Space is accessible for anyone to hire. We acknowledge that social barriers may influence participation in, and enjoyment of the arts. In an effort to address this in our local communities, our application process is open to everyone, regardless of age or educational background. We particularly welcome applications from non-white, Black, Asian and minority ethnicity individuals and groups.
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Hire Fees – rates from May 2022 as follows:
2 weeks = £460 (Minimum booking)
3 weeks = £632.50
4 weeks = £782
Due to increased running costs and energy bills, hire fees have increased by 15% as of May 2022. This is inline with an increase in studio rent paid by Arthouse members and will be reviewed regularly.
Send your applications to:
Project Space
Lewisham Arthouse
140 Lewisham Way
London SE14 6PD