Case Studies - What Artist Studio Providers Contribute to London’s Creative and Cultural Ecosystem

London’s Affordable Artists’ Studio Network of outstanding studio providers collectively support 1 in 3 artists in London, spanning
over 1 million square feet of affordable studio space. Advocating for affordable, high-quality, long-term studio space, LAASN shares
best practice in studio provision across the creative and cultural sector. This document brings together case studies to show the wider benefits of this work, which include building new communities, creating funding partnerships, research and supporting policy development.

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MAY 2025 - First Four Case Studies Released

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MAY 2025 - First Four Case Studies Released |

1. APT BUILDING CREATIVE INDEPENDENCE
Sustaining a charity, and building ownership whilst being artist led. - RELEASING SOON

2. ART HUB STUDIOS SHARED FACILITIES
24/7 access to specialised fine art facilities for members and community. - RELEASING SOON

3. ASC COMMUNITY BUILDING
Creating new artistic communities using S106 planning. - RELEASING SOON

4. PROCREATE BESPOKE PROVISION
Providing development for contemporary artists who are also (m)others. - RELEASING SOON

5. SFSA PARTNERSHIP WORKING
Illustrating how working in partnership can enable ambitious new sites to open. - LIVE

6. SET MEMBERSHIP MODEL
Strengthening artistic communities through an affordable membership model. - LIVE

7. SPACE SOCIAL VALUE
Supporting national agencies to develop policy through research. - LIVE

8. TANNERY ARTS INFLUENCING PLANNING
An example of the benefit of entering planning discussions early. - LIVE