Discover the creative communities and businesses thriving in Lewisham’s Creative Enterprise Zone. Spread across New Cross and Deptford, the north of the borough has a rich history of arts and creativity, from The Albany opening in 1899, to the area now being home to renowned arts and educational institutions.
This Open House Festival, gain access to artist studios and exhibitions, take part in guided tours, workshops, and events and uncover Lewisham’s creative communities.
Open Studios, provides a unique glimpse to the architectural spaces and working studios of APT artists. Over the weekend, there is also the opportunity to see our Group Show in the Gallery, curated by and featuring APT artist's work.
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We are an arts and mental health charity with a 30 year legacy in Lewisham, reframing mental health through creativity and community. We will be opening our studios and community garden in Deptford to the public and be offering a free creative workshop.
Deptford Little Farm is a 3,500 sq foot plot with a Dutch style greenhouse growing organic produce and flowers for the Culpeper Family group of pubs. Focusses on permaculture, soil regeneration, organic produce and biodiversity.
Roberts & Treguer, 2022
Lewisham Arthouse (LAH) is a not-for-profit artist-led co-operative, based in the formerly Deptford Central Library, Grade II listed, 1910 -1914, Designed by A. Brumwell Thomas (1868 -1948)
A Brumwell Thomas, 1910
South East London's leading arts centre,. The Albany is the engine room for people to reach their creative potential, tell their stories and define their own culture. Together we will inspire new possibilities for positive change. The Albany is an incubator for new ideas and initiatives. Our Creative Strategy places democratic, community-led approaches at the heart of everything we do,
John Partridge, 1982
Now in its seventeenth year, Sedici consists of artists from many countries who are now based across England. Working across eclectic mediums and subject matter, this diverse body of artists share an independent and contemporary purpose highlighting the ongoing strength of Art being made today. The gallery itself is a reimagined, mid-century school gymnasium with original details