Creative Land Trust

What Stratford would look like if ‘people’ and ‘planet’ were at the heart of its regeneration policy? Creative Land Trust, Purcell Architects, Grow Studios, London Borough of Newham, Unit A (University of East London), and Studio 2 (Central Saint Martins), are collaborating as part of a knowledge exchange programme set up to explore the question; What Stratford would look like if ‘people’ and ‘planet’ were at the heart of its regeneration policy? Students explore the question by taking Stratford Civic Centre as a study area and engaging with Newham's ambitious vision to place ‘people’ and ‘planet’ at the heart of public policy in the regeneration of Stratford Town Centre. Earlier in the year, LB of Newham welcomed Grow Studios, an affordable workspace and artist studio provider, into Alice Billing House, the former Stratford Firefighters’ accommodation, a listed building that remained empty for decades and was brought back to life by the Creative Land Trust with the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund. As part of this collaboration, students will spend the upcoming term developing designs for better uses of the South block yard and the adjacent municipal car park. In October Grow hosted a walking tour of their studios and surrounding areas in Hackney and Stratford, followed by a lecture from Purcell, LB Newham, and Fernanda Palmieri to give the students more information about ABH in relation to the Civic Campus and Stratford more broadly. Creative Land Trust is proud to be a partner in this Knowledge Exchange Partnership, the opportunities and conflicts arising from emerging creative uses and shifting demographics will become the starting point for the development of transformative strategies and interventions that can foster urban and civic life and reimagine Stratford Civic Center as a place for local people, for new social situations and new ecologies. Grow Studios Creative Land Trust Hackney Tours Purcell Architects London Borough of Newham Collaborators: Jordana Greaves - Grow Studios Margherite Metz - Grow Studios Yves Blais - Creative Land Trust Simon Cole - Hackney Tours Alex Peacock - Purcell Architects João Mendes - Purcell Architects Shabana Qadir - London Borough of Newham Researchers: Carsten Jungfer - Aboard and UEL Fernanda Palmieri - Aboard, UEL and CSM Oscar Brito-Gonzalez - CSM #RegenerationPolicy #KnowledgeExchange #Stratford #AffordableWorkspace

We're shining a spotlight on the work of some of our talented Artist Ambassadors and Trustees. Emmanuel Unaji presents a bold new body of work, showcasing his distinctive multidisciplinary style at The Art’otel, part of their art’beat open studio programme. His work explores the socio-economic dynamics of the African body, carving out a unique space at the intersection of fashion, luxury, street culture, and fine art. Emmanuel’s open studio and exhibition runs until November 12th, with a special tote bag painting workshop on October 31st.

A week after we announced the appointment of Andy Martin as the new Chair of Creative Land Trust, we’re excited to highlight the experience Andy brings to Creative Land Trust. With a distinguished career in property—having led Strutt & Parker and BNP Paribas Real Estate, as well as serving as chairman of the Urban Land Institute—Andy will help drive our mission forward. Under his leadership, we’ll work closely with developers to integrate affordable artist workspaces into their projects, leveraging our network of specialists and attracting further investment. #CreativeLandTrust #AffordableStudios #LondonArts https://lnkd.in/e5KagjPW

Creative Land Trust is delighted to announce Andy Martin as the New Chair of the Board of Trustees. With an impressive career spanning senior roles at Strutt & Parker and BNP Paribas Real Estate, Andy is poised to help us expand our property portfolio and reach across the real estate and investment sectors to secure more affordable workspace for artists and creatives. We extend our thanks to outgoing Co-Chairs Alexandra Notay and Catherine Webster for their incredible support during our start-up phase. With Andy’s leadership, Creative Land Trust is ready to build on this solid foundation and enhance our impact. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e5KagjPW Andy joins our valued Board of Trustees and Executive Team, Malene Oddershede Bach, Natalie A Carter, JAMES COOKSEY, Sue-Lin Heng, Alice Millest, Alexandra Notay, Krupa Thakrar, Catherine Webster, Yves Blais, Gemma Dean, Jess Slack, Piarvé Wetshi, Annie Clements, Ciara Scallon MCIOF, Hattie Hollins Creative Land Trust was launched with support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, Arts Council England, Outset Contemporary Art Fund, MayorofLondon, Greater London Authority, Justine Simons OBE

Creative Land Trust is seeking a Finance and Governance Manager to join our friendly team. This role will be both strategic and hands-on, solely managing the financial controls for Creative Land Trust. You will support the CEO, Executive Team and Board of Trustees through your management of financial processes, reporting and governance. We’re a small but ambitious team dedicated to securing affordable workspaces for artists. We believe in flexible working, and we’re looking for someone to join us as we expand to our third property. If you are interested in the role please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and explaining your interest. Applications will be accepted until 17:00 on 28th October 2024. https://lnkd.in/eunEr9MS #financejobs #charityjobs #jobopportunity #creativesetcor #londonjobs

Last week, JG Contemporary hosted an open day and workshop at The Verdean, Friary Park with the renowned artist Matt Small. Visitors had the chance to drop by and experience Matt’s impactful mosaic portraits from his ongoing project, This is England. His thought-provoking works reflect on national identity and the stories of young, second and third-generation immigrants, all crafted from recycled materials. Both events were more than just art; they were about creating connections, sparking important conversations, and inspiring positive environmental change. A huge thank you to everyone who came by, and of course, to Matt Small for sharing his extraordinary vision with us. In partnership with Peabody and Mount Anvil. Visit the website for more events coming up: https://lnkd.in/eGFegJnm. In partnership with Peabody and Mount Anvil. 
#ThisIsEngland #MattSmall #ArtForChange #SustainabilityInArt #CommunityArt #ImmigrantStories #ArtWorkshops

Since opening our first studios in Hackney Wick in 2023, Creative Land Trust is proud to see the incredible projects emerging from these affordable creative spaces, now home to Mainyard and Cell Studios. One groundbreaking project is Resting Reef, an initiative focused on marine conservation and innovative memorial services. In September 2024, Resting Reef announced the successful launch of its pilot artificial reef in Bali, Indonesia, using memorial reef structures made from cremated ashes to combat the decline of coral reefs. This pilot is a significant step in merging ecological restoration with cultural practices, creating living memorials that support marine ecosystems and foster a deeper connection between people and the ocean. "Our studio in Hackney Wick with Mainyard has been a blessing! It is a space we can afford as a small start-up and is allowing us to develop our designs and formulations in a creative maker space." - Louise Skajem, Co-founder of Resting Reef We're thrilled to see the incredible impact that our buildings are having on artists like those at Resting Reef, and the projects they're able to develop. https://lnkd.in/e5Bhb2iA #CreativeLandTrust #ArtistWorkspace#MarineConservation #ArtAndScience

Grow Studios are hosting their first Open Studios event at Alice Billing House, part of Open House Festival! Explore the private studios of over 25 resident artists, meet the talented artists working in the newly converted South Block, and discover the history of this historic Newham building, originally built as accommodation for the West Ham Fire Brigade in 1905-6. You can also join the ‘Supper Cloth’ embroidery project – a collaborative stitching experience where you can contribute to a 3-meter tablecloth depicting the history of Alice Billing House and Newham. No booking required, just drop in and stitch! 🗓 Date: 21st of September
 ⏰ Time: 11am - 4pm
 📍 Location: Alice Billing House, Stratford High Street https://lnkd.in/eXXwgCXi 
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In June, we proudly opened the South Block of Alice Billing House, once home to the West Ham Fire Brigade, as artist studios for over 25 local artists. But the journey doesn't end there—exciting work is now underway to renovate the Grade II listed North Block, set to open in 2026 with additional studios and a vibrant community café. As part of this transformation, we're thrilled to showcase the work of Andy Mac Manus, a talented local artist and designer from Grow Studios artist-in-residency programme. Andy has created 12 striking painted panels for the boarded-up windows of the North Block, drawing inspiration from the building’s rich history. Each panel represents the spark that ignites creativity, a powerful tribute to the future of Alice Billing House as a creative hub. We can’t wait to see this historic space come alive as a thriving center for art and community. This project is part of a year-long engagement programme at Alice Billing House supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. https://lnkd.in/ecGrtqum 
#AliceBillingHouse #CreativeLandTrust #NewhamArts #ArtistStudios #CulturalHeritage #ArtInTheCommunity #AndyMacManus

What an incredible feeling, to be part of an industry coming together for change; over 4,000 artists and arts professionals have co-signed this letter to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, advocating for crucial policy changes to support the visual arts sector. Backed by notable figures like Dame Sonia Boyce, Sir John Akomfrah, and Heather Phillipson, it was developed by 24 key visual arts organisations, including DACS, and CVAN . Let’s support the arts and the creatives who shape our culture! 🎨📢 #SupportTheArts #CulturalPolicy #CreativeEconomy #CultureatRisk #ArtsAdvocacy