Studio Voltaire, London

#1920 among attractions in London

Museum, Art museum

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Facts and practical information

Studio Voltaire is a non-profit gallery and artist studios based in Clapham, South London. The organisation focuses on contemporary arts, staging a celebrated public programme of exhibitions, performances, and live events. Studio Voltaire invests in the production of new work and often gives artists their first opportunity for a solo exhibition in London. The gallery space is housed in a Victorian former Methodist Chapel and artist commissions frequently take the form of site-specific installation, focusing on the unique architecture of the space. Studio Voltaire also provides affordable workspace to over 40 artists and hosts artist residencies with a variety of national and international partners. Since 2011 the Not Our Class programme has provided a series of participation and research projects for local audiences. In 2011 Studio Voltaire was awarded with regular funding from Arts Council England as a National Portfolio Organisation. Joe Scotland is the Director of Studio Voltaire. ()

Coordinates: 51°27'44"N, 0°8'5"W

Address

1A Nelsons RowLambeth (Clapham Town)London SW4 7JR United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7622 1294

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Day trips

Studio Voltaire – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Electric Brixton, Lavender Hill, Brockwell Lido, The Duke of Edinburgh.

0.8 miE
Dancing, Nightlife
Electric Brixton, London
20 min walk • The Fridge was a nightclub in the Brixton area of South London, England, founded, in 1981, by Andrew Czezowski and Susan Carrington, who had run the Roxy during punk music's heyday in 1977.
1 miW
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Lavender Hill, London
27 min walk • Nestled in the bustling metropolis of London, Lavender Hill adds a touch of quaint charm and history to the city's diverse tapestry of streets. Known for its vibrant community and local commerce, Lavender Hill is more than just a thoroughfare; it's a destination that...
1.4 miSE
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Brockwell Lido, London
35 min walk • Brockwell Lido is a large lido in Brockwell Park, Herne Hill, London. It opened in July 1937, closed in 1990 and after a local campaign was re-opened in 1994. Two ex council employees Paddy and Casey took on the running of the Lido for the community. Lambeth council gave Paddy & Casey a peppercorn lease rate from 1994–2001.
0.6 miE
Nightlife
The Duke of Edinburgh, London
17 min walk • The Duke of Edinburgh is a Grade II listed public house at 204 Ferndale Road, Brixton, London, SW9 8AG. It was built in 1936–37 for Truman's Brewery, and designed by their in-house architect A. E. Sewell. It was Grade II listed in 2015 by Historic England.
0.9 miE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Brixton Academy, London
23 min walk • Brixton Academy is a mid-sized concert venue located in South London, in the district of Brixton. Opening in 1929 as a cinema, the venue was converted into a discotheque in 1972 then was reborn as a concert hall in 1983.
0.7 miSW
Park
Clapham Common, London
18 min walk • Clapham Common is a large triangular urban park in Clapham, south London, England. Originally common land for the parishes of Battersea and Clapham, it was converted to parkland under the terms of the Metropolitan Commons Act 1878.
1.4 miSE
Park
Brockwell Park, London
37 min walk • Brockwell Park is a 50.8 hectare park located south of Brixton, in Herne Hill and Tulse Hill in south London. It is bordered by the roads Brixton Water Lane, Norwood Road, Tulse Hill and Dulwich Road.
0.8 miE
Shopping, Department store
Morleys, London
21 min walk • Morleys Stores is a group of eight department stores in Greater London, a business-to-business furniture supply subsidiary called Morley's of Bicester Ltd and a department store & furniture centre called Camp Hopson of Newbury in Newbury, Berkshire.
1.1 miW
Theater, Victorian architecture
Battersea Arts Centre, London
30 min walk • The Battersea Arts Centre is a performance space specialising in theatre productions. Located near Clapham Junction railway station in Battersea, in the London Borough of Wandsworth, it was formerly Battersea Town Hall. It is a Grade II* listed building.
1.1 miNE
Museum
Type Archive, London
30 min walk • The Type Archive is a collection of artefacts representing the legacy of type founding in England, whose famous type foundries and composing systems supplied the world with type in over 300 languages.
0.8 miE
City hall, Edwardian architecture, Neo-baroque architecture
Lambeth Town Hall, London
22 min walk • Lambeth Town Hall, also known as Brixton Town Hall, is a municipal building at the corner of Brixton Hill and Acre Lane, Brixton, London. The town hall, which is the headquarters of Lambeth London Borough Council, is a Grade II listed building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Studio Voltaire open?

Studio Voltaire is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Studio Voltaire?

Nearby attractions include Landor Theatre, London (12 min walk), 575 Wandsworth Road, London (15 min walk), Clapham Common, London (18 min walk), The Windmill, London (20 min walk).

How to get to Studio Voltaire by public transport?

The nearest stations to Studio Voltaire:

Bus

Nelson's Row • Lines: 155, 322, 345, 50, 88, N155 (2 min walk)
St Luke's Avenue • Lines: 155, 322, 345, 50, 88, N155 (3 min walk)

Train

Clapham High Street (7 min walk)
Wandsworth Road (15 min walk)

Metro

Clapham North • Lines: Northern (8 min walk)
Brixton • Lines: Victoria (22 min walk)