Mother Studios

Mother Studios is an organisation which provides work spaces for artists in London.

It was founded in August 2001 by Joanna Hughes for artists of multiple disciplines. The studios are based in Hackney Wick, along the River Lea and immediately opposite to the Olympic Site. The building, originally a warehouse, was built in 1910 and is typical for the style of the time. The studio spaces (34 in total) comprise situated on the top 3 floors of the building. They are self funded and run as a not for profit organisation. Also located within the studios is a thriving art gallery, Elevator Gallery. ^[1]

Mother Studios, 2004

History

Mother Studios opened in 2001 by, and continue to be run by, artist Joanna Hughes. Mother Exhibition and Project space, now known as Elevator Gallery, opened in May 2004. The Hackney Wicked arts festival is partly organized by Mother Studios, and many of its residents take part in the open studios element of the festival.

References

1. ^ Art Monitor: Hackney Wicked, Spoonfed.

External links

• Mother Studios website
• Elevator Gallery website
• Hackney Wicked website
• A transitional landscape FT.com
• Mother Studios, Mother Studios London - Spoonfed London Page describing Mother Studios.
• Visual Arts - Arts organisations directory - Arts directory - Tower Hamlets - Arts & Entertainment
• Artists fear loss of studios to Games | News Evening Standard article, including interview with founder of Mother Studios.
• The National Federation of Artists’ Studio Providers (NFASP) Listings Page
• Emin comes out fighting for first Olympic losers Times Article mentioning Mother Studios.
• Hackney chic Google Maps listing of art venues in area.