Supporting our work

Since 1972 Acme Studios has grown from a self-help artists’ initiative to being the leading professional studio development and management organisation in England. Acme has provided vital support for nearly 5,000 artists, played a pioneering role in establishing East London as a centre for the visual arts thus contributing to London’s status as the world’s cultural capital. Acme also plays a leading research, advisory and advocacy role in the field of affordable space provision for artists.

We are looking to strengthen our direct support of artists through our residency and awards programmes. These schemes enable us to support artists at a critical stage in their development. This can range from assisting graduate artists make their first steps into independent practice, to helping mid-career artists extend their work through having some breathing space to explore their own ideas – often with an involvement in community projects. By contrast, our work/live residences are specifically designed to give creative space to talented artists who would otherwise struggle to afford both a London studio and a home.

By providing a high level of financial and practical support, the overall programme aims to promote production and creative risk-taking by artists.

If you wish to support our work, please follow this link to our JustGiving page or download a form from 'Further Reading'. Many thanks for your support.

See Mission and Values for more on our aims.

Supporters and partners

We are grateful to all our supporters and partners:

• BEARSPACE
• Camberwell College of Art, University of the Arts London
• Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London
• Chelsea Arts Club Trust
• Chelsea College of Art and Design, University of the Arts London
• Family and friends of Adrian Carruthers
• Family and friends of Jessica Wilkes
• Hales Gallery
• Mary Louise Hume and Sir Colin Lucas
• The Mellon Foundation (matching gift)
• Peckham Space
• Andrew Post and Mary Aylmer
• Royal Academy Schools
• Royal College of Art
• South London Gallery
• Southwark Council
• Swan Foundation
• Slade School of Art, University College London
• Wimbledon College of Art, University of the Arts London

Further information

If you would like to discuss how you can support Acme please contact:

Sam Tilling, Development Officer
Acme Studios
44 Copperfield Road
Bow, London, E3 4RR
T 020 8981 6811
E mail@acme.org.uk