Established by artists in 1968, SPACE runs 18 artist studio buildings across 7 London boroughs, providing affordable workspace. SPACE further supports creative talent development via Exhibitions, Residencies and Bursaries, New Creative Markets and Art + Technology programmes, whilst also delivering Learning projects for schools, young people and communities neighbouring SPACE studio sites, to promote engagement with creativity and the arts.
SPACE supports 700 artists with studios and a further 700 a year with professional development. Additionally, SPACE engages 15,000 people a year though public programming. Programmed activity takes place at 2 SPACE venues; SPACE HQ, 129 – 131 Mare Street, Hackney E8 3RH, and The White Building, Hackney Wick, E9 5EN.