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Open calls ending soon

Check our handpicked opportunities for artists with deadlines within the next few days.

Meet Andreea Tudose: Artist and ACAVA Flourish Facilitator

Andreea Tudose works across theatre and film. In this Q&A, she shares her practice, her Flourish workshops with families, and current community projects.

Artist studios available at Barham Park, Wembley

Artist studios available at Barham Park Studios in Wembley. Individual studios with 24/7 access in a historic park setting, from £377 per month.

Support our affordable studios and co-creation with communities

Help ACAVA provide affordable studios for artists and free creative workshops for children, families and local communities.

Hire Maxilla Makerspace: Creative workshop space in North Kensington

Hire a 1,820 sq. ft. indoor and outdoor makerspace in North Kensington. Workshop space with workbenches, kitchen and flexible booking, Thursdays to Sundays.

Professional Development Toolkit: Making Social Practice Applications

A practical toolkit supporting artists to confidently apply for socially engaged opportunities, with guidance on commissioners’ expectations, partnerships, access, budgets, and communicating social practice clearly.

Meet Jon Paul Green: multidisciplinary artist in residence at ACAVA Spode Works

Jon Paul Green, multidisciplinary artist from Stoke-on-Trent, shares insights on his creative practice, influences, and plans during his ACAVA Hosts: Three Counties residency at Spode Works.

Last two weeks: 20% off new studios

Only 2 weeks left to get 20% off new artist studios at ACAVA. Available at Ardleigh, The Undercraft, and Spode Works – apply by 31 January.

Meet April Star Davis: artist and curator at ACAVA Spode Works

Artist and curator April Star Davis discusses her practice, her time at ACAVA Spode Works, and the thinking behind Anarchy Is Her Birthright, an upcoming group exhibition.

Open call: Anarchy Is Her Birthright

April Star Davis invites women and non-binary artists to apply for a group exhibition at ACAVA Spode Works, Stoke-on-Trent.

A year on: Nick Murray’s residency at Barham Park

A year on from Nick Murray’s ACAVA residency at Barham Park, celebrate their exhibition, unconference, and playful projects that brought community and creativity together.

Affordable artist studios at Spode Works

Bright studios from 259–542 sq. ft. at Spode Works, now with 20% off your first three months if you sign up before 31 January.

Winter offer: 20% off for new studio holders

Bright studios from 165–542 sq. ft. in London, Essex, and Stoke-on-Trent. Licence fees start at £233.75/month; desks from £200/month. Sign up before 31 January for 20% off.

Support Flourish this #GivingTuesday

This Giving Tuesday, help sustain Flourish, our free creative programme supporting families in North Kensington and Wembley through art, play, and shared experiences.

Affordable artist studios near Colchester, Essex

Ardleigh Studios are home to a thriving community of artists and makers working across a range of disciplines. We have spaces available – join our studio community today.