Acme Studios
Founded by Jonathan Harvey and David Panton in 1972, Acme Studios is a London-based charity which provides affordable studio and living space, and residencies and awards for non-commercial fine artists. Through this provision it continues to make a vital contribution to art and to the development of artists’ careers. Acme supports over 500 artists and manages over 400 studio units in 11 building across London. Acme is recognised as the leading studio development organisation in England and has helped more than 5,000 artists with this fundamental means of support. Acme Studios is funded by Arts Council England and has provided the first residences for purchase and rent.
Galleria
Affordable artists’ studios created by the private sector. Housing developer Barratt Homes worked with studio provider Acme Studios to gain planning permission for a mixeduse development, which included purpose-built artists’ studios. Recognised as an example of good practice in partnership. Part-funded by Arts Council England’s Grants.
Orsman Road
1930s brick and concrete-built factory site, originally Players Cigarettes and later Research Engineers. Established by Acme in 1983 with support from the Arts Council of Great Britain. 42 self-contained studios ranging from 15m² to 201m² at 15 Orsman Road on ground, first and second floors. One self-contained and six sub-divided studios.
The Glassyard
The contains 24 purpose built accessible studio spaces at ground and lower-ground level, all with natural light. Six studios, one fully accessible. Each is self-contained, averaging 550f2 (50m2), with kitchen, bathroom and bedroom area. Allocated through a selection process to artists who have been making work for five years or more.
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