Camden Art Centre raises £2M, secures 100-year lease
In 2024, Camden Art Centre, located in Hampstead, London, successfully garnered nearly £2 million through a fundraising initiative, which enabled the renewal of its 100-year lease for the Grade II-listed structure on Arkwright Road, originally set to expire in 2027. Established in 1965, the centre provides free community programs, workshops, and exhibitions. Despite reductions in public funding, the campaign received extensive backing from private individuals, galleries, artists, and foundations. Camden Art Centre has a legacy of promoting underrepresented artists, showcasing early works by figures such as Phyllida Barlow and Yinka Shonibare. Current exhibitions include Richard Wright until June 22, followed by Duane Linklater’s first solo show in the UK. The café, Bar Bicicletta, overlooks a garden.
Key facts
- Camden Art Centre raised nearly £2 million in a fundraising campaign launched in 2024.
- The centre secured a 100-year lease renewal from the London Borough of Camden.
- The building on Arkwright Road is Grade II listed.
- The centre opened in 1965 and offers free admission to exhibitions and garden.
- Early exhibitions featured Phyllida Barlow, Yinka Shonibare, Mike Nelson, Julien Creuzet, Walter Price, Allison Katz, and Mohammed Sami.
- In 1970, the centre hosted a group show of African contemporary art.
- In 2006, it rediscovered Hilma af Klint.
- Current exhibition: Richard Wright until June 22, followed by Duane Linklater's first UK solo show.
Entities
Artists
- Phyllida Barlow
- Yinka Shonibare
- Mike Nelson
- Julien Creuzet
- Walter Price
- Allison Katz
- Mohammed Sami
- Hilma af Klint
- Kara Walker
- Laura Owens
- Christopher Wool
- Antony Gormley
- Richard Wright
- Duane Linklater
- Jack Ky Tan
Institutions
- Camden Art Centre
- London Borough of Camden
- Artribune
Locations
- Hampstead
- London
- United Kingdom
- Arkwright Road