London's Affordable Artists Studio Network (LAASN)

London’s Affordable Artists Studio Network is a growing network of exemplary studio providers who collectively support 1 in 3 artists in London, spanning over 900,000 square feet of affordable studio space and present in 60% of London boroughs. We advocate for high-quality, affordable, long-term studio space, sharing best practices in studio provision across the creative and cultural sector. We support one another, share advice, and collectively work to improve London’s studio provision for artists, makers and designers.

 

Affordability

Affordability is often expressed as a percentage below market rates leaving the definition open to manipulation. LAASN seeks to change this and as of 2020 defines affordability for its sector.

 

advocacy

London’s studio providers have worked for decades to deliver high quality, low cost studio space to those working as visual artists, fine artists, craft and designer makers. With these years of extensive expertise, collectively we understand in great detail the needs of the communities we house and represent, we will advocate for both their needs and ours.

 
“To foster an environment of mutual support and confidentiality. To share knowledge generously. To advocate for affordability and the need for high quality, long term studios for artists and makers of London.”
— LAASN Constitution
 

Be involved

If you provide affordable workspaces please register with us.

If you are an artist or maker you are warmly welcome to be part of our network.