SFSA - Leading arts organisation providing affordable studio space, @noformatgallery, art education, consultancy & advocacy. Est.1997 #notmeanwhile
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1 Jul 2025
2. HAF does more than set a fair price. It brings much-needed transparency, revealing which providers are truly committed to affordability – and which are merely using the label.
A new era for artists' studios begins.
laasn.co.uk/herbert-affordab…
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1 Jul 2025
1. Rethinking "Affordable" for Artists: The old "% below market rate" model is broken. It's time for a standard that actually works for artists. That standard is the Herbert Affordability Formula (HAF). Designed to become the true benchmark for genuinely affordable studios.
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Second Floor Studios retweeted
27 Apr 2025
Explore 120 Artists’ Studios
Second Floor Studios & Arts (SFSA) Open Studios Summer returns to Deptford Foundry & Foreshore. Discover diverse workspaces of 120 artists—from established to emerging—and engage with one of South London’s most vibrant creative communities.
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8 Apr 2025
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The Artist's Studio: Unlocking Culture by Creating Stability
6-8pm Thursday 24 April 2025
Tannery Arts, Unit 1b New Tannery Way, Bermondsey, London SE1 5WS
eventbrite.co.uk/e/talk-the-…
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Talk brings together the following speakers to discuss the impact of the artists’ studio on the wider creative and cultural landscape:
Alastair Small DACS
Eline van der Vlist SPACE
Dan Keech CCRI (University of Gloucestershire)
Celina Loh Project Manager FRANK Fair Artist Pay
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8 Apr 2025
1 Dear all,
We invite you to join this LAASN event 6pm on Thursday 24 April, hosted by LAASN member Tannery Arts, Chaired by Andrew Bick, and supported by the University of Gloucestershire.
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17 May 2024
Open Studios this weekend at Deptford Foundry and Foreshore sites. 12-6pm both days, free event, all welcome. Over 130 artists, makers and designers will be opening their private studio doors to the public, showcasing their work, ideas and practice.
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14 Sep 2023
Opening 22/09/2023 @noformatgallery Part of DeptfordX Fringe Festival "Shaping: Metalsmiths Dual Dialogue" unites two artists inspired by De... threads.net/@matthew_wood_sf…
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4 Sep 2023
Registration is OPEN and filling fast. First 100 artists to register are exhibited.
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Second Floor Studios retweeted
28 Jul 2023
We are delighted that @GFMArts will be bringing along their giant Chinese Dragon to our Parksfest event in @mycenaegardens this Sunday 30 July 12-6pm!
Free entrance!
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Second Floor Studios retweeted
28 Jul 2023
Take part in a range of activities at our free #PARKSfest garden party this Sun 30 Jul 12-6pm
Including: Darren Holness Exercise Session for seniors/those with limited mobility, Janey Jones Crafts workshops, @GFMArts Chinese Fan making, Knit & Crochet with #ReachOut volunteers
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28 Jul 2023
Fantastic, powerful, angry, beautiful exhibition ‘A Sophisticated Insult’ @Pdisaninsult by legend @DoorwaysProject and B.Lain exploring people diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder @noformatgallery until 29 July
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29 May 2023
Opening this week @noformatgallery Foreignscape - exhibition documenting the lives of artists HsinYing Lin and Adanma Nwankwo as they navigate the foreign landscape of London instagram.com/p/CsqMbOpIq32/…
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16 May 2023
Good luck in whatever comes next Sarah, thanks for your energy and commitment to culture.
16 May 2023
.@SarahCDance is stepping down as Creative Estuary Chair. Sarah helped establish our programme having initiated the partnership & vision for the #ThamesEstuary Production Corridor with @LDN_Culture and helping get investment from @ace_national @DCMS bit.ly/3Mydl1e
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Second Floor Studios retweeted
15 May 2023
Doodled portraits of: Tim King, Sara Andreasson, @rodhuntdraws and Chris Ratcliffe /Dante / Anna Walsh (@garudio ) from yesterday's meetup at @2ndfloorstudios
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Second Floor Studios retweeted
11 May 2023
Visit my studio this weekend as part of @2ndfloorstudios Open Studios in Deptford! #illustration #art #openstudios #london
10 May 2023
See you this weekend? #sfsaopenstudios #openstudios #deptford #lewisham everyone welcome. Guarantee you will meet someone who inspires you.
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12 May 2023
Visit my studio this weekend @2ndfloorstudios Open Studios in Deptford! 130 artists & creatives, everyone welcome! secondfloor.co.uk/open-studi… #illustration #art #london #openstudios
ALT Visit Rod Hunt’s illustration studio at Second Floor Studios & Arts Open Studio Weekend 13 & 14 May 2023
ALT Visit Second Floor Studios & Arts Open Studio Weekend 13 & 14 May 2023 Deptford, London
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Second Floor Studios retweeted
13 May 2023
This weekend is the last opportunity to catch @2ndfloorstudios Drawing Open @noformatgallery. It's diverse show of work celebrating drawing in all its forms. Open 12-6 today and tomorrow. My drawing 'The Cut Through' one of the 100 small works included. #sfsadrawingopen
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