Other Projects

Acme Studios works with individuals and organisations to increase the number and variety of opportunities for artists. Some of these partnerships result in one-off projects, whereas others become part of our established Residency, Awards and Community Programme.

John Jones Artist in Residence

Acme helped John Jones establish their first artist in residence in February 2009, when Tower Hamlets Studio Residency holder, Jan Hendrickse, became the first recipient of the award. Jan worked with staff to capture the sounds of the factory and create new ways of re-interpreting sounds, both visually and aurally. The residency resulted in a public performance as part of John Jones' Spring Art Party.

Sarah Greengrass Memorial Award

Sarah Greengrass died from cancer in August 2004, aged 51. Sarah joined Acme Studios in 1976 as our housing assistant, whilst at the same time continuing to practice as an artist. She left in 2002 when her condition was diagnosed. In 2005, to commemorate her and the support she gave other artists, a grant of £2,000 was made to Kate Broad, one of the artists taking up a five-year work/live residency at the Fire Station. Sarah made an immense contribution to Acme and the award provided support for an artist in economic need at a key stage in her career.