Join ACAVA’s studio community and access affordable, professional workspace in London, Essex, and Stoke-on-Trent.
Are you looking for a creative workspace in a supportive and well-established studio network? ACAVA offers a wide range of artist studios across multiple locations – with no waiting list. Whether you’re an emerging artist or a seasoned practitioner, our studios are designed to support your practice with affordability, flexibility, and community in mind.
Why choose an ACAVA studio?
With nearly 50 years of experience, ACAVA is one of the UK’s leading providers of affordable studio space for visual artists and creative practitioners. When you rent a studio with us, you benefit from:
- Affordable, long-term studio licences
- Immediate availability – no waiting list
- Access to a creative, collaborative community
- Professional Development curatorial support: One-to-one studio visits on request, free tickets to ACAVA Talks, a chance to join your community’s Open Studio event, newsletter mailout with resources and opportunities.
- Studio locations across London, Essex (Ardleigh), and Stoke-on-Trent
Our spaces support over 400 artists working across disciplines, offering secure and inspiring environments to create, connect, and grow.
Studio locations and availability
East London
- Flying Angel, E16
267–501.75 sq. ft. | £600.75–1019.83 p/m | Unshared | Fully accessible
View Flying Angel studios - Limehouse, E3
188–720 sq. ft. | £384–1560 p/m | Shared/Unshared
View Limehouse studios
North London
- Barham Park, HA0
183–236 sq. ft. | £396–511 p/m | Unshared
View Barham Park studios
South London
- Phipps Bridge, SW19
179–330 sq. ft. | £373–687 p/m | Unshared
View Phipps Bridge studios - Lombard Road, SW19
175–410 sq. ft. | £393–923 p/m | Unshared
View Lombard Road studios
West London
- Hythe Road, NW10
110 sq. ft. | £247.50 p/m | Unshared
View Hythe Road studios
Essex
- Ardleigh, CO7
104–400 sq. ft. | £147–567 p/m | Unshared
View Ardleigh studios
Stoke-on-Trent
- Spode Works, ST4
172–542 sq. ft. | £164–519 p/m | Unshared
View Spode Works studios
How to apply
Applying for a studio is simple:
- View the available studio listings.
- Complete the studio enquiry form.
- If eligible, you’ll be invited for a viewing.
- The studio is allocated.
About ACAVA
ACAVA (Association for Cultural Advancement through Visual Art) is a leading provider of artist studios and creative programmes. Since the 1970s, we’ve helped artists thrive through affordable workspaces, exhibitions, and arts initiatives in health, education, and community engagement.
Apply for a studio today
Browse our available studios here and read our FAQs here.