Art in Perpetuity Trust facts for kids
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| Established | 1995 |
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| Location | Creekside, SE8, England |
| Public transit access | Deptford Bridge, North Greenwich, New Cross Gate |
Art in Perpetuity Trust, also known as APT, is a special charity in London. It helps visual artists by giving them studios and a place to show their art. APT has 37 studios for artists and a gallery in an area called Deptford.
How APT Started
APT began in 1995 in a building called Harold Works in Deptford. In the early 1990s, this building was for sale. A group of artists from the Greenwich Artists Studio Association (GASA) wanted to buy it. They formed a new charity, the Art in Perpetuity Trust. This charity made a deal to rent the building first, with a chance to buy it later.
In 1995, the artists took over Harold Works. They worked hard for about three to four months to turn the old warehouse into art studios. Many APT artists helped with this big project. They created 37 studios and a gallery space. Artists started moving into their new studios between May and August 1995. APT finally bought the building in 1999.
The APT Gallery
APT has a nice gallery with two rooms. Artists can rent this space to show their work. The gallery often has exciting art shows. If an artist wants to show their art, they send their ideas to the APT Gallery committee. The committee then decides which shows to feature.
What's Next for APT?
APT is always looking to the future! They are currently trying to raise money to build seven new art studios. They got permission for these new studios back in 2005.
The APT Studio & Visual Arts Development Programme has big plans for the next ten years. They want to make the studios even better. They also plan to make it easier for people with disabilities to use the facilities. APT wants to offer special programs where artists can stay and work there for a while. They also plan to work closely with other art groups in London, the UK, and around the world.
