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ACAVA in Baring Foundation Report

ACAVA's Maxilla Men's Shed highlighted in new Baring Foundation "Creatively Minded" report.

Flourish: Free family art workshops this summer

Flourish returns this August with free, artist-led workshops for families in Wembley and North Kensington, a chance to create, play and explore together.

ACAVA × Brent Biennial 2025

ACAVA partners with Brent Biennial 2025 to host exhibitions, events and a talk with Dr Darren Chetty, 24 July–1 August.

Open calls ending soon

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

Meet Jan Agha: painter in residence at ACAVA Spode Works

Meet painter Jan Agha, winner of the ACAVA Hosts: Three Counties Open Residency. Learn about his influences, practice, and time at Spode Works Studios.

ACAVA Talks summer 2025

ACAVA Talks summer 2025 launches with a new season of artist-led events designed to support creative practitioners at all stages of their careers.

Artist residency in Stoke-on-Trent: Jan Agha at ACAVA Spode Works Studios

We’re pleased to welcome painter and sculptor Jan Agha as one of three artists selected for this year’s ACAVA Hosts: Three Counties Open Residency. His residency continues until 30 June, ...

Affordable artist studios available now, no waiting list

Affordable artist studios available now with no waiting list across London, Essex, and Stoke-on-Trent. Join ACAVA’s creative community and access secure, long-term workspaces designed for artists and makers.

How to Work a Studio Visit: Q&A with Georgia Taylor Aguilar

Ahead of her upcoming ACAVA Talk, curator Georgia Taylor Aguilar shares insights on how artists can prepare for and make the most of studio visits, from starting conversations to building ...

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Call for sound artist: £6K public realm audio commission responding to the Grenfell Memorial Community Mosaic

Apply now for a £6,000 audio art commission responding to the Walking as One mosaic installation in North Kensington. Deadline: 10 June 2025.

Marking Narratives: community sharing event with Issam Kourbaj

A collaboration between ACAVA and Shubbak Festival 2025: Join us on Sunday 1 June for a special community sharing and celebration marking the culmination of Marking Narratives, a collaborative programme ...

The Butterfly Bush Effect: Free workshops at Spode Works Studios, Stoke-on-Trent

Join ACAVA’s artist-led workshops at Spode Works Studios, Stoke-on-Trent, as part of The Butterfly Bush Effect. Free creative sessions exploring art, ecology, and local heritage, culminating in a public exhibition ...

Free Tinkering Sessions at our community makerspace (June 2025)

Join free weekly Tinkering Sessions at Maxilla Men’s Shed in North Kensington. Drop in to work on creative projects, learn new skills, and connect with your community.

Free creative workshops for families this May half-term in Wembley

Join us for Flourish: Bright, a free series of creative workshops for families with primary-aged children this May half-term at Barham Park Studios. Take part in hands-on activities including leaf ...

Free creative workshops for families in North Kensington this May half-term

Join Flourish: Bright this May half-term for free outdoor family workshops at Maxilla Walk Studios' outdoor space. Take part in sun printing on fabric and garden sculpture-making with artist Sadie ...

Final week: £100 off your new studio space

Last few days to save £100 on artist studio hire with ACAVA. Studios available now in London, Ardleigh, and Stoke-on-Trent. No waiting list. Offer ends 30 April.

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Hythe Road Open Studios 2025

Join us for a weekend of open studios at ACAVA Hythe Road Studios. Meet local artists, see their workspaces, and discover a range of creative practices including painting, sculpture, multimedia, ...

Paid artist opportunity: family arts in Brent

ACAVA invites expressions of interest from socially engaged artists to lead paid creative sessions for families in Brent during summer 2025. Apply by 19 May 2025.