Kindred North Ken

Artists studios re-imagined

Kindred: North Ken is a huge 60,000 sq ft, dream-building designed to support 300 artists & makers at every stage of their career. ❤️

By balancing beautiful Fixed & Flexible Studios, we aim to support the entire creative ecology and inspire change. 

Artist Studios

Fixed Studios from £350 pm

Flexible Studios from £164 pm

Fixed Studios

  • 24/7 Access
    WIFI
    Taking-part in Open Studios weekend
    10% Discount in our plant-based Cafe.
    Workshop day-passes (separate purchase)

    Free programme of professional development / artist studio visits / invitation Private views / part of large creative network / selling & exhibition opportunities

  • Studios for one person start from £370 per month.

    The only additional cost is a variable contribution towards Energy Costs.

    A returnable two months deposit is required on signing the lease.

  • We encourage artists to share studios as a way of strengthening the community, encouraging collaboration and keeping costs down.

    Studios can either be shared in halves or quarters, dependent on the size of the space. Kindred will find you a suitable studio match.

  • Attendance is VERY important to us and a minimum of 3 full days a week in the studios is required or you may be required to shift your practice to a membership model.

    Minimum Term:
    Artist Studios are required to commit to a minimum 3-months.

    Leaving:
    There is the flexibility to give 2-months notice after the minimum term is completed.

    Deposit:
    We hold 2-months rent as a deposit.

  • Being part of Kindred means that you will need to contribute time and energy in:

    • Getting to know others & participating in the culture

    • Take part in Open Studios and its preparation

    • Give 2 full days of your professional time to inspire young people or contribute your skills to one of our community groups.

    This act of generosity is really important to us. Please do not apply for a studio if you feel this is too difficult for you, Membership might be more suited to you.

Flexible Studios

  • 9:00 - 22:00 Access
    7 Days A Week
    WIFI
    Taking-part in Open Studios weekend
    10% Discount in our plant-based Cafe.
    Workshop day-passes (separate purchase)

    Free programme of professional development / artist studio visits / invitation Private views / part of large creative network / selling & exhibition opportunities

  • Flexible Studios from £164 per month.

    Sign Up Fee of £164.

    Additional Storage from £20 + VAT per month.

  • Attendance: Attendance is important at Kindred but we appreciate that this doesn’t work for every practice or individual. Therefore, there is no minimum attendance requirement for Flexible Studios.

    Minimum Term:
    Studio holders are required to commit to a minimum 3-months.

    Leaving:
    There is the flexibility to give 1-months notice after the minimum term is completed.

    Deposit:
    We don’t hold a deposit.

  • Being part of Kindred means that you will need to contribute time and energy in:

    • Getting to know others & participating in the culture

    • Take part in Open Studios and its preparation

    • Give 2 full days of your professional time to inspire young people or contribute your skills to one of our community groups.

    This act of generosity is really important to us. Please do not apply for a studio if you feel this is too difficult for you, Membership might be more suited to you.

The best part of Kindred is the culture that we nurture through frequent gatherings and the language of kindness, to ourselves, each other and our planet. We encourage our creatives to work and get know each other, to engage in meaningful discussions and all forms of participation. Kindred are not just studios, we are centred around human connection, authenticity & generosity.

Join Kindred:
North Ken

Please feel welcome to submit an application for studio space with us.

Find Us

 

Kindred Studios: North Ken
Gramophone Works
326 Kensal Rd
London
W10 5BZ