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Affordable art studios in London: Finding the right workspace for your practice

Looking for affordable art studios in London? Explore available workspaces across London, Essex and Stoke-on-Trent and apply for an ACAVA studio license.

Open calls ending soon

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

New publication celebrates the Cultivate Create community

A new publication celebrates the families, stories, recipes and relationships that have shaped Cultivate Create at Maxilla Walk Gardens since 2022.

We’re hiring: Head of Operations and Administration

ACAVA is seeking a Head of Operations and Administration to provide operational leadership, financial oversight and governance support across the organisation.

Meet Dannielle Jemmott: Project Coordinator, Social Practice

Meet Dannielle Jemmott and learn how Cultivate Create brings North Kensington families together through gardening, creativity, shared learning and community.

ACAVA open studios autumn 2026

Save the date for our Open Studios at Cannizaro Park, The Undercraft and Hetley Road, where visitors can meet artists and buy artwork directly.

Meet Monique Kaur Kellay: Artist and ACAVA Flourish Facilitator

Meet artist Monique Kaur Kellay and discover how textile traditions, making and community creativity shaped her recent Flourish workshops in Brent.

Refugee Week 2026: Exhibition at Maxilla Walk Studios

On Thursday 25 June, ACAVA Maxilla Walk Studios hosted an evening exhibition in celebration of Refugee Week 2026, in collaboration with the Babylon Migrants Project.

ACAVA open studios summer 2026

This summer, ACAVA opens the doors to artist studios in North Kensington, Shepherd's Bush and Stoke-on-Trent – three free events across June and July 2026.
Profile view of the hoarding at the foot of Grenfell Tower with mosaics created during phase one and phase two of the project, with a large number of people paying their respects to the victims.

Grenfell Anniversary 2026 community gathering

On Sunday 14 June, ACAVA opens its doors for a community gathering marking the 9th anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire. Free, all welcome.

Refugee Week 2026: Exhibitions in London and Stoke-on-Trent

ACAVA marks Refugee Week 2026 with exhibitions in London and Stoke-on-Trent, celebrating the creativity and stories of young people from refugee, asylum-seeking and migrant backgrounds.

Affordable artist studios in London

ACAVA offers affordable artist studios across London, with long-term licences, no waiting list, and a creative community with over 50 years of history.

Natalie Mitchell selected as ACAVA’s artist-in-residence in Brent

Natalie Mitchell has been selected as this year’s resident artist for the ACAVA Hosts: Barham Park Studios Residency in Brent.

Meet Martin Osman: artist-in-residence at Maxilla Walk Gardens

Martin Osman, also known as dot.i, is a sound artist exploring voice, place and community. He'll be ACAVA's artist-in-residence for Cultivate Create this spring and summer.

Martin Osman joins Cultivate Create as artist-in-residence this summer

Sound artist Martin Osman joins ACAVA's Cultivate Create as artist-in-residence this summer, working with North Kensington families to explore stories, sound and the garden.

Welcoming new trustees to ACAVA

We are pleased to welcome six new trustees to ACAVA, bringing experience across arts, public sector, and creative industries to support our next phase of work.