[ what we do ]
Chisenhale Studios provides secure affordable workspace to both established and emerging visual artists who are exhibiting, performing and teaching nationally and internationally.
The work of the Studio Artists reflects the diversity of contemporary art practices and promotes a wider understanding of artistic processes through open sharing events, workshops, studio visits and professional development programmes.
[ governance ]
A committee of artist members is elected annually, called the Artists Advisory Committee (AAC). The AAC works closely with Chisenhale Art Place (C.A.P) Staff and Trustees to keep the studios, and their engagement with the public, running smoothly as an artist-established organisation.
The 40 artist studios and public programmes are managed on a day to day basis by the staff of Chisenhale Art Place (CAP).
Further information on Chisenhale Art Place and the policies and procedures which govern Chisenhale Studios can be found here.
[ history ]
We are a proud member of Chisenhale Art Place (C.A.P) and are integral to its foundation. C.A.P was created by artists seeking to find new secure premises after their eviction in the late 1970’s from Butler’s Wharf by property developers. Their search was concentrated in East London where vast numbers of buildings lay empty, including Chisenhale Works, which was offered for use by Tower Hamlets Council.
To turn it into the building it is today, the founding artists spent two years removing rubbish, installing walls and doors, glazing windows and adding electrics. They also took an outward looking approach, engaging with East End schools and residents and instilling art into community projects. As a result, the decision was made to establish themselves as an arts education charity from the very beginning and the Studios continue to operate through the charitable structure of Chisenhale Art Place.
For a full history of Chisenhale Studios and Chisenhale Art Place, please click here.
