Gasworks Gallery facts for kids
Gasworks Gallery
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| Established | 1994 |
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| Location | Kennington, London, SE11 |
| Type | Contemporary art gallery |
| Public transit access | Vauxhall station, Oval station |
Gasworks is a cool place in London where artists create and share their art. It's located near The Oval cricket ground in Kennington, South East London. Gasworks has an art gallery and 13 studios where artists work. It also offers special programs for artists, like residencies and international fellowships. They also run educational projects for people to learn about art.
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What is Gasworks?
Gasworks is an organisation that supports modern art. It helps artists grow and share their work with others. The main parts of Gasworks are:
- A gallery that shows new and exciting art.
- Studios where artists can work on their projects.
- Programs that bring artists from all over the world to London.
- Educational activities for the community.
Artist Residencies
What are Artist Residencies?
An artist residency is like a special stay for artists. They get a place to live and work for a period of time. This helps them focus on their art and try new things. Gasworks is part of a group called The Triangle Network. This network helps artists from different countries connect and share ideas.
Who Participates?
Some of the studios at Gasworks are rented by artists who live in London. Other studios are saved for artists from outside the UK. These international artists come to London for the residency program. It's a great chance for artists to exchange ideas. They can experiment with new concepts and materials. Since 1994, many artists from around the world have been part of this program. Famous artists like Chris Ofili and Yinka Shonibare have been part of it.
Community Involvement
The residency programs at Gasworks also include education. Some artists work with local community groups. This helps more people get involved with art. At the end of a residency, artists often open their studios. This lets visitors see their work and how they created it. Sometimes, these projects are also shown in the main gallery.
Exhibitions
Discovering New Art
Gasworks hosts about four art exhibitions each year. These shows feature artists who are just starting out or are becoming well-known. Many of these artists haven't shown their work much in London before. This gives them a great chance to share their art with a new audience.
Learning and Exploring
The exhibitions are not just about looking at art. Gasworks also has educational programs that go along with them. These activities help visitors understand the art better. Sometimes, special events are held outside the gallery too.
Directors of Gasworks
The director helps lead Gasworks and decide what art to show.
- From 2005 to 2023, Alessio Antoniolli was the director.
- Since 2024, Robert Leckie has been the director.
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