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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JUNE 2025 all case studies available.

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JUNE 2025 all case studies available. |

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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