Studio Voltaire
Charity number: 1082221
Website: www.studiovoltaire.org
Description:
Studio Voltaire is a leading independent contemporary arts organisation that exists to support artistic practices and create a space for thinking, experimentation and reflection. Its main activities include the provision of affordable studios, a renowned programme of exhibitions, performances and commissions, and a pioneering education programme.
Together, these strands provide a special synergy and environment for the production, display and dissemination of contemporary art. The organisation places the artist at the centre of everything it does, offering opportunities to produce work in an open and discursive environment, fostering a closer relationship between the artist, their work and the audience.
Founded in 1994 by a collective of twelve artists, Studio Voltaire moved to its current location—a renovated former metal works factory and chapel in Clapham—in 1999 and became a registered charity in 2001. The studios currently house over 45 London-based artists, ranging from internationally recognised practitioners to recent graduates, including groups supporting artists with learning difficulties such as Actionspace and Intoart.
Studio Voltaire is known for supporting artists at pivotal stages of their careers through an ambitious public programme of exhibitions, commissions, live events, and offsite projects nationally and internationally. The organisation emphasises risk-taking and the exploration of emerging practices. Its gallery, housed in a Victorian former church with a dramatic vaulted ceiling and abundant natural light, offers a unique space for contemporary art in London.
The organisation is committed to widening access to contemporary practice via its extensive education programme, delivering artist-led projects and activities for individuals, schools and communities locally. Studio Voltaire is primarily funded through studio rents, commercial hires and trading, with additional support from public funding, trusts, foundations, and individual and corporate giving. It aims to continue expanding its programmes to reach broader audiences while providing relevant resources for all stakeholders.
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