About us
Kindred Studios first opened in Kensington in 2015 and has since supported over 400 professional artists and makers.
Kindred Studios brings together a very diverse group of talented artists and makers, each of whom have been chosen for their distinct expression and total commitment to their practice. Our artists are encouraged to develop their unique voice whilst actively taking an interest in other artists’ practices. Founder, Angelique Schmitt, describes the Kindred community as a creative coral reef which needs nourishing and protecting. “For art to continue to be relevant and to survive, it needs to give voice to many communities, each with their own approaches and aesthetic sensibilities.”
Kindred encourages its individuals to develop their uniqueness but work as a collective to build resilience through professional development and shared creative networks that deliver real opportunities. Kindred’s ethos embodies a culture of kinship, which is built through frequent gatherings and sharing.
Our long-term goals are to continue to help develop productive future-proof creative communities with core values of kindness, mutual respect and support. Kindred Studios artists and makers are living these values and making a difference for each other and for our many local communities and inspiring others to be part of a more connected and caring society.
Our space
Since 2025, Kindred Studios has found its forever home in North Kensington where we currently have 220 artists & makers, with a view to grow to 300 by Spring 2026.
We have fixed studios for 120 artists and access to flexible studios for a further 180 artists.
We have a large fully equipped print and ceramics workshops, a gallery and a cafe. Please make sure that you visit us soon to see this dream-space for yourself!
Our community
Through frequent (but never forced!) interactions, communal lunches, weekly artist studio tours, pop-up exhibitions, private views, artist talks, weekly choir and life drawing…over time, Kindred artists naturally bond and form a creative community where everyone knows each others’ names. This good energy feeds our creative processes, grows our networks and we in turn connect with other communities on the outside and work together to make way for positive change.
Our events
Kindred prides itself with connecting people through art, music and food. We have one super-dynamic and hugely popular Open Studios weekend each year as well as talks, workshops, gong sessions, drumming circles, exhibitions and so much more that it would be too long to list! Our events are complimented by our very own largely plant-based café.
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Change is here
Artists are like bees. Bees make honey but also pollinate all of our agriculture. Artists make art and pollinate our culture. They are a vital part of our ecosystem, without them we would lose what makes us human.
Kindred Studios is part of a wider ecological movement, harnessing the transformative power of art to develop productive creative communities with core values of kindness, mutual respect and support which we believe has the potential to create lasting change for everyone ❤️
Our artists donate 1-2 days of their professional time, per year, to supporting local outreach and education. This generosity creates a significant impact in our neighbourhoods.
