These galleries and venues show the work of mainly early or mid career artists and craftspeople. Some will still not, however, accept unsolicited applications, and you would be well advised to contact them individually to enquire how they can be approached. Best of all would be to visit the galleries you are interested in to see first-hand how they operate, and to talk to members of staff.
There is further information on approaching galleries in this section.
Pennybank Chambers, 33-35 St John's Square, London EC1M 4DS - Google Maps
Tel: 020 7251 0276
Fax: 020 7250 0297
Email: info@craftcentral.org.uk
Website: www.craftcentral.org.uk
Craft Central (used to be Clerkenwell Green Association) supports craftpeople in numerous ways. It offers business training, tailored mentoring, networking opportunities and studio space. The Work Experience Programme with CGA has two elements. One is to provide placements for individual students wishing to experience a variety of different craft/design areas first hand. The second is for visiting groups of students to spend a day around the workshops meeting craftspeople and designers and discussing their work and background. CGA financially supports craftspeople based in Camden, Hackney, Islington and Tower Hamlets in a number of ways. This includes the Clerkenwell Award to support newly trained craftspeople set up business; The Pennybank Showcase which includes a display and exhibition space, support and training and travelling showcases; Business Development support through in-house consultants, grants and IT resources; and a schools Work Experience Programme. Workshops vary in size, from under 100 sq ft to over 400 sq ft. They are operated on a simple monthly licence, fully inclusive of business rates. Enquiries should be made to the Workshops Manager and are only accepted from practising professional craftspeople and designers.
Listing ID: 138
Cockpit Yard, Northington Street, London WC1N 2NP - Google Maps
Deptford Studios,18-22 Creekside, London SE8 3DZ
Tel: 020 7419 1959
Fax: 020 7916 2455
Email: info@cockpitarts.com
Website: www.cockpitarts.com
Cockpit Arts is a registered charity providing help and support for designer/makers and applied artists. Workspaces are available for up to eight years on an annual sliding scale of charges and include access to computers, photocopier, fax and inclusion in two major selling events each year. Professional development, outreach activities and mentoring schemes are also run by the education office. Other services include a business incubator housing 165 designer-makers across two sites in WC1 and SE8. Cockpit Arts provides a customised targeted training programme for designer/makers that provides one to one consultations as well as group seminars. The Developing Professional Practice Programme runs for a whole year and is tailored to fit into the highs and lows of a designer/makers calendar.
Listing ID: 141
67 St John's Wood High Street, London NW8 7NL - Google Maps
Tel: 020 7722 0686
Email: cecilia.colman@btconnect.com
Website: www.ceciliacolmangallery.com
Contemporary glass, ceramics and jewellery for the past 27 years.
Listing ID: 491
2 Percy Street, London W1P 9FA - Google Maps
Tel: 020 7436 2344
Fax: 020 7436 2446
Email: info@caa.org.uk
Email: sales@caa.org.uk
Website: www.caa.org.uk
Contemporary Applied Arts is Britain's largest gallery specialising in the exhibition and sale of contemporary crafts. It was founded in 1948 as the Crafts Centre of Great Britain to support and promote the best craftwork both locally and internationally, continuing the tradition of the great 19th and early 20th century Arts & Crafts movement. It now represents over 200 makers who exhibit and sell their work through this architect-designed gallery. Professionals working in the applied arts in the British Isles may apply for membership; this allows them to exhibit and sell their work through the gallery and gain access to possible commissions.
Listing ID: 492
56 Upper Ground, London SE1 9PH - Google Maps
David Ashton
Tel: 020 7401 2255
Email: oxo@coin-street.org
Website: www.gabrielswharf.co.uk
Listing ID: 493
33-35a Clerkenwell Green, London EC1R ODU - Google Maps
Tel: 020 7608 0393
Tel: 020 7251 5655
Fax: 020 7251 5655
Email: info@lesleycrazegallery.co.uk
Website: www.lesleycrazegallery.co.uk
Lesley Craze Gallery specialises in contemporary jewellery, metalsmithing and textiles, and currently represents over 100 international artists.
Listing ID: 495
1-5 Honduras Street, London EC1Y 0 TH - Google Maps
Tel: 020 7336 1400
Email: info@bransoncoates.com
Website: www.bransoncoates.com
Listing ID: 496
Bargehouse Street, South Bank, London SE1 9PH - Google Maps
Tel: 020 7401 2255
Email: oxo@coin-street.org
Website: www.oxotower.co.uk
Oxo Tower Wharf, opened in 1996, contains a bar, restaurant, gallery, and 33 retail design studios for contemporary designer-makers. All of the designers based at Oxo work and sell from their studios, where it is possible to commission one off pieces as well as purchase a wide variety of original products. Oxo Tower Wharf sometimes has a few spaces left for retailers and designer-makers. The Wharf has gained a good reputation as a leading centre for contemporary design. Restaurants, cafes and bars daily till late. 30 contemporary design studio / shops where designers make and sell textiles, ceramics, glass, interior products, art, photography, furniture, lighting, jewellery, fashion.
Listing ID: 497
384-386 Lee High Road, London SE12 8RW - Google Maps
Tel: Tel / Fax: 020 8318 4040
Email: stark@starkgallery.com
Website: www.starkgallery.com
Stark Gallery has exhibitions of local, national, new and established artists. All wall-based mediums are considered as are original crafts from English craftspersons alongside the 2D exhibitions. Applications are reviewed in February of each year, details about applying can be found at www.starkgallery.com/contact-map.html#artists
Listing ID: 498
V&A Shop, V&A, Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL - Google Maps
Tel: 020 7589 5070
Website: www.vam.ac.uk
Situated in the V&A's shop, this rolling programme of showcases present work from emerging talent and some of the most prestigious craftspeople working in the UK.
Listing ID: 500
Roxby Place, London SW6 1RS - Google Maps
Tel: 020 7610 1900
Email: naomi@zestgallery.com
Website: www.zestgallery.com
Listing ID: 501
25 Foubert's Place, London W1 7QT - Google Maps
Tel: 020 7439 3377
Tel: 020 7437 7605
Email: info@cpaceramics.com
Email: cpa@ceramicreview.com
Website: www.cpaceramics.com
Benefits include 10% discount on tools and pots, private view invites, CPA newsletter, and being a member of the only national potters association in the UK. Also have a shop/gallery on 7 Marshall Street, London W1F 7EH
Listing ID: 1274
Shoreditch Stables, Ground Floor Rear, 138 Kingsland Road, London E2 8DY - Google Maps
Tel: 020 7729 3301
Fax: 020 7729 3377
Email: info@hiddenart.com
Website: www.hiddenart.com
Website: www.hiddenartlondon.com/membership/associate/pool-of-specialists
Website: www.hiddenartshop.com
The Hidden Art showcasing programme started as an open studios event in Hackney in 1994 and it promotes the work of designer-makers to buyers, press and the general public. Initiatives include the annual open studios event, web portal and other showcasing initiatives. The Hidden Art business support programme includes networking events, information exchange, training workshops, a mentoring scheme, access to support networks, as well as on-line shop showcasing menbers work.
Listing ID: 1308
Unit 7, Brighton House, 9 Brighton Terrace, Brixton, London SW9 8DJ - Google Maps
Tel: 020 7738 7841
Fax: 020 7733 6169
Email: info@londonprintworks.com
Website: www.londonprintworks.com
London's leading textile print centre offering production facilities for artists and designers, courses and a year-round programme of exhibitions.
Listing ID: 1884
2 Newburgh Street, London W1F 7RD - Google Maps
Jo Jackson
Tel: 020 7437 7338
Fax: 020 7439 4682
Email: info@beyondthevalley.com
Email: jojackson@beyondthevalley.com
Website: www.beyondthevalley.com
The Beyond the Valley store and gallery based in near Carnaby St was set up by three CSM design graduates committed to developing and promoting the work of new artists and designers. The space provides new designers with a centrally located retail, gallery and studio space to launch new products into the market.
Listing ID: 2141
15 Royal Archade, 28 Old Bond Street, London W1S 4SP - Google Maps
Tel: 020 7491 1706
Email: enquiries@galeriebesson.co.uk
Website: www.galeriebesson.co.uk
Gallery dedicated to 20th century ceramics.
Listing ID: 2461
3 Albrmarle Street, London W1S 4HE - Google Maps
Tel: 020 7384 2211
Email: gallery@cwgdesign.com
Website: www.cwgdesign.com
Gallery dedicated to contemporary design.
Listing ID: 2572
7 Broadway Market, London E8 4PH - Google Maps
Tel: 020 72758043
Email: textiles@fabrications1.co.uk
Website: www.fabrications1.co.uk
Fabrications is an independent gallery, shop and studio dedicated to all aspects of contemporary textiles and design. With a particular interest in recycling and Eco design. The gallery space is available for hire for a reasonable weekly rate plus a small commission on sales.
Listing ID: 2683
University College for the Creative Arts, Falkner Road, Farnham Surrey GU9 7DS - Google Maps
Tel: 01252 891450
Email: craftscentre@ucreative.ac.uk
Website: www.csc.ucreative.ac.uk
The Crafts Study Centre, established as a charity in 1970, has an international standing as a unique collection and archive of twentieth century British Crafts.
Listing ID: 2744
Ferry Road, Teddington, TW11 9NN - Google Maps
Tel: 020 8977 7558
Website: www.landmarkartscentre.org
They put up a number of popular Craft Fairs.
Listing ID: 2836
17-18 Great Sutton Street London EC1V 0DN - Google Maps
Tel: 020 7336 6396
Email: info@bmgallery.co.uk
Website: www.bmgallery.co.uk
Barrett Marsden Gallery exhibits innovative work from nationally and internationally renowned artists working with different media, such as: ceramics, glass, wood, cloth and metal.
Listing ID: 3117
The Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Riverside Mill - Google Maps
Tel: 01392 832223
Email: devonguild@crafts.org.uk
Any practicing maker from the South West can apply to be a Guild Member. Craftspeople can sell work in the craft shop, submit work for exhibitions and gain access to marketing,networking and professional development opportunities. A selection process ensures the highest quality work.
Listing ID: 3132
Bluecoat Chambers, College Lane Entrance, Liverpool, L1 3BZ - Google Maps
Tel: 0151 709 4014
Email: crafts@bluecoatdisplaycentre.com
Website: www.bluecoatdisplaycentre.com
The Bluecoat Display Centre is a nationally recognised contemporary craft and design gallery that has been established since 1959. They have two exhibition spaces and extensive online shop.
Listing ID: 3166
12 Park Parade, London W3 9BD - Google Maps
Tel: 020 8992 4289
Fax: 020 8993 7334
Email: monica@braybrook.co.uk
Email: sales@braybrook.co.uk
Website: www.braybrook.co.uk
Designers and producers of modern English silverware. Also retailers of the work of both established and emerging British silversmiths and glassblowers.
Listing ID: 3220
110 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5SG - Google Maps
Email: gallery@thearamgallery.org
Website: www.thearamgallery.org
The Aram Gallery is an independently curated space that encourages and promotes understanding of contemporary design, by presenting experimental and new work with a special interest in the work of designers and artists in their early careers.
Listing ID: 3666