One of the Creative Land Trust artists with her paintings

Creating space for Creativity

London thrives when artists and communities are valued as essential to urban life – as vital as transport and energy. Securing permanent creative space strengthens culture and the economy, keeping London distinctive, inclusive and the world’s greatest creative city.

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We know from our studio provider partners that waiting lists for artists’ studios are the norm. Our studios have an average occupancy rate of 99% and 93% of our artist tenants intend to stay for the foreseeable future. Demand for what we provide is not in question. The only question is one of the scale required to fulfil the demand.

We are actively looking to partner with property owners, property developers and local authorities to acquire and secure additional affordable workspaces. Currently, we are interested in securing space across London in spaces with a quantum Gross Internal Area (GIA) of 35,000 square feet of space or more, in one building of any typology, or across smaller spaces within walking distance of each other.

Creative communities

What happens when artists have stable space

34,682+

Sq ft space secured

100%

of respondents say they would recommend a studio in this building to other creatives

3

studio providers with long term tenures secured

10

creative disciplines across the portfolio

77%

say their community engagement has extended during tenancy

26

sector engagements and events over 5 years

Property owner?

If you are a property owner with a property asset that you are looking to dispose of, a local authority looking to fulfil policy objectives and reuse a vacant property, or a property developer working on a mixed-use development or masterplan looking to ensure that creativity and cultural uses are well integrated into your neighbourhood, click here

“This residency is about creativity, confidence and connection. Our community projects show it can be very powerful when people are given the opportunity to make something together, and we wanted to build on that momentum, and to create something that reflects the unique sense of belonging that people have in Stratford. We are delighted to be working with Creative Land Trust and incredibly grateful to Stratford Market Village for giving a free space in the heart of the community for the work to be created.”

Marguerite Metz, Cultural Engagement Manager, GROW Studios

“It has been brilliant to see Alice Billing House become an artistic hub for everyone in Stratford. Artists are part of London’s essential infrastructure, but they can only thrive if they have secure, affordable space. As a creative placekeeper, Creative Land Trust protects buildings like Alice Billing House for long-term creative use. What’s exciting about this project is how that space comes to life – bringing artists and local communities together to create something that will endure.”

Yves Blais, Operations Manager, Creative Land Trust

“I’m really glad to have found a project that’s helped me learn more about and connect with the local community through collective creativity. I’m currently on maternity leave, so being part of this creative community and contributing to a lasting artwork has been a really positive experience for me so far.”

Frances, Participant, Community Mosaic Project (2026)