What's on

11 Jul 2023 – 21 Feb 2024

Free & open to all

Ben Cove in SPACE

An exhibition of paintings by an artist who was part of our community for 10 years

4 Oct – 20 Dec 2023

Free and open to all

Jacqui Cooke, Evidence of those not seen

An exhibition highlighting the contribution of African Descent and First Nation individuals who supported Britain in World War I and II

billboard commission

October 2023 – March 2024

Sabrina Tirvengadum, Afternoon Chai

Our sixth billboard commission sheds light on the fascinating historical links between Redbridge and the East India Company

Sat 2 Dec 2023, 11am – 3pm

Free & open to all

Make an Advent Calendar — with Katherine Tulloh

Sat 9 Dec 2023, 10am – 8.30pm

Free and open to all

SPACE Colchester

Riley - SPACE Colchester Winter Open Studios 2023

SPACE Colchester Open Studios & Artist Social

Our artists in 37 Queen Street are opening their doors for a festive open studios!

Sat 2 – Sat 16 Dec 2023, 11am – 7pm

SPACE Pop-Up, 129 Mare Street, Hackney E8 3RH

Winter Ceramic Pop-up 2023

schools exhibition

Deadline to register interest 5 Jan 2024

Open call: Schools Exhibition 2024

exhibition essay

George Vasey on Ben Cove in SPACE

An essay that reflects on the wide ranging themes and ideas of Ben Cove's work

July 2023 – January 2024

Melanie Cove talks about Ben Cove in SPACE

Melanie considers her brother's legacy in this moving interview

Sat 27 Jan 2024, 11am – 3pm

Free and all ages welcome

Fabulise the world… create a folly! — with Emily Tracy

Come and dream up marvellous mish-mash buildings inspired by Ben Cove's architectural paintings

Sat 17 Feb 2024, 11am – 3pm

Free and all ages welcome

‘Pareidolia’ workshop – seeing shapes and faces in everyday objects — with Liane Lang

A painting and drawing-based workshop exploring our ability to see shapes or make pictures out of randomness

Sat 16 Mar 2024, 11am – 3pm

Free and all ages welcome

Past life/new life – printing with found objects — with Gal Leshem

A printmaking session that transforms everyday objects and scrap materials into surprising tools for printing and mark making

10 Jan – 24 Apr 2024

Free and open to all

Fran Copeman, Folk discourse

An exhibition that explores land access in Ilford through the broader lens of the Right to Roam Act

7 Mar – 12 Oct 2024

Free and open to all

Kenneth Lam, A seat at our table

An exhibition of photographs exploring heritage, diaspora and food as a common language between our neighbours and residents of Ilford

virtual exhibition

Free online tour

Lindsey Mendick, Regrets, I've Had a Few, 2019. Photo: Kate Elliott

Lindsey Mendick: virtual tour of Regrets, I’ve had a few

Experience the inaugural exhibition at SPACE Ilford by navigating your way around this 3D virtual exhibition

Out of SPACE | Care S1, E9: What next? — hosted by Cathy Lomax

Laure Prouvost and Lina Lapelytė discuss how winning a prestigious award affects an artist's practice

Out of SPACE | Care S1, E8: Community — podcast hosted by Cathy Lomax

Artists Serena Korda and Emma Cousin consider how being in an artist-gang can be empowering.

Wed 22 Sept 2021

Out of SPACE | Care S1, E5: Carefree — podcast hosted by Cathy Lomax

In order to make good art, should we think and care less?

Wed 20 Oct 2021

Mirror Me, 2019, Oil on Canvas, by Tobi Alexandra Falade. Installation shot at The Wing London

Out of SPACE | Care S1, E7: Presentation — podcast hosted by Cathy Lomax

How should artists talk about and present their work to collectors, art professionals, the general public and other artists?

Hugh Mendes, Portrait SPACE studios

Out of SPACE | Care S1, E6: Walking the line: between copy and remake — podcast hosted by Cathy Lomax

Artist Hugh Mendes and IP lawyer Jon Sharples discuss the issue of copyright

Wed 21 July 2021

Untitled, Katherine Tulloh painting

Out of SPACE | Care S1, E1: Art and caring — podcast hosted by Cathy Lomax

What impact does parenthood have on an artist's practice?

Wed 18 August 2021

Out of SPACE | Care S1, E3: The message — podcast hosted by Cathy Lomax

To what extent should artists exercise care when making and exhibiting work that has controversial or provocative content?

Wed 4 August 2021

Reman Sadani SPACE artist awardee 2021

Out of SPACE | Care S1, E2: TCB (Taking Care of Business) — podcast hosted by Cathy Lomax

Talking about all those elements of admin that get put off but are a vital part of developing careers, and in some cases protecting livelihoods.

Wed 1 Sept 2021

Out of SPACE | Care S1, E4: Looking after the art — podcast hosted by Cathy Lomax

What happens to an artwork once it leaves the studio?

Past events

25 Nov 2023, 11am – 3pm

Kenneth Lam photo shoot call out

Come and be part of the next exhibition at SPACE!

Sat 11 Nov 2023, TWO SESSIONS: 11am – 1pm; 1.30 – 3.30pm

Create a sculptural wind instrument — with Robert Cervera

Sat 21 Oct 2023, 11am – 3pm

Studio skyline design workshop — with Katie Kennedy

A creative architecture and design workshop for all ages

Call out: be part of a new exhibition exploring Immigration, Heritage and Community

Come and participate in a new commissioned artwork for the gallery in Ilford

September 2023 - various dates and times

SPACE Open Studios Flyer September 2023

September Open Studios 2023

Over 100 artists across 6 of SPACE's studio buildings open their doors throughout September

Sat 9 Sep 2023, 11am – 3pm

Colourful abstract collage workshop — with Kate Terry

Explore colourful abstract art through making drawings and collage

Thursdays 10.30am – 2pm, 10 Aug – 7 Sep 2023

Introduction to watercolour painting – adult course — with Raymond McSharry

A free 5 week course introducing you to the beauty of watercolour painting

April – September 2023

Andrew Brown talks about his SPACE billboard commission Ilford roots and branches

April – September 2023

Andrew Brown billboard commission: Ilford roots and branches

Three Ilfords on a billboard outside Redbridge Town Hall

Wed 10.30am – 1.30pm, 19 July – 23 August 2023

Fashion upcycling workshops – adult course — with Franca and Christine

Breathe new life into your wardrobe with this free 6 week course

Sat 12 Aug 2023, 11am – 3pm

Imaginary places and spaces — with Kelly Sweeney

Explore space, shape, pattern and form in this fun, creative workshop

29 July 2023, 11am – 3pm

Colour and emotion workshop — with Emma Douglas

A free creative drop-in workshop suitable for all ages

Sat 17 Jun, 11am – 4pm

Create giant architectural sculptures

Come and take part in a collective sculpture building activity as part of Tech Ilford

8 February – 17 June 2023

Arup poster 2023

Changing currents – can we build a better world together?

Taking the ancient River Roding as a starting point, Redbridge 6th form students have been exploring the impact of the built environment on our waterways

Sat 3 June, 11am – 3pm

Creative collage making

Join artist Mercedes Balle to explore human impact on the natural world in this fun and engaging creative workshop

Out of SPACE | Care S2, E7: How to show your work — hosted by Cathy Lomax

For many artists, gallery representation is sought-after, but can we have a successful career without this? SPACE studio artist Hannah Brown and curator/gallerist Kristian Day discuss

Out of SPACE | Care S2, E5: Mental resilience – how to maintain your art practice and your mental health — hosted by Cathy Lomax

Artist filmmaker Billy Dosanjh in conversation with physiologist and sleep and energy expert Dr Nerina Ramlakhan

Out of SPACE | Care S2, E6: How to carry on practising — hosted by Cathy Lomax

Artists Milly Peck and Luke Burton, with host Cathy Lomax, explore the things we can seek out, do, and engage with that will move our career forward

Sat 22 Apr 2023, 11am – 3pm

Exploring nature with photography — with Andrew Brown and Diane Mayers

Come and explore the natural world around us using a variety of photographic and optical equipment and approaches

virtual exhibition

Oct 2021 – Feb 2022

Cecilia Charlton, Mammoth Loop, SPACE ILFORD, Photo: David Mirzoeff. Oct 2021

Cecilia Charlton: virtual tour of Mammoth loop

Take a 360 virtual tour of this textile exhibition co-created with Redbridge residents