Stour Space

A socially minded organisation offering exhibition, performance and studio space for the development of creative enterprises. Devoted to the promotion and production of art and design, performance and innovative business, Stour Space also works in collaboration with many local enterprises, residents, artists and committees. Stour Space has a regular schedule of daytime and evening events, with the bar open to 11pm daily – Please check www.stourspace.co.uk/calendar for further details. Stour Space recognises the significance of creative enterprise in the social sector and public education, believing creative industry skills to be increasingly important to the economy in a world of rapid technological and social change. With a focus on the local neighbourhood, the economy and sustainable regeneration Stour Space endeavours to support and promote the value of creative enterprise and public innovation to people of all abilities and experiences. Registered as an Asset of Community Value under the Community Right to Bid Policy, as part of the Localism Act 2011, the Stour Space building has been listed as a valuable public venue in the local area by Tower Hamlets council and local residents. “This is a super gallery/artists space/cafe right in the shadow of the Olympic Stadium, on the opposite side of the canal in Hackney Wick. It’s home to several mixed media artists, there are art shows on constantly and a cafe that occupies both ground and first floors. In decent weather you can take your food out onto the deck and watch the canal boats go by. Stour Space is absolutely lovely – it represents the best of the friendly Hackney Wick arts scene” – Google review, 2014