Introduction

The KWT building supports a wide range of arts and crafts in studio spaces of variable sizes. As of April 2009 studio spaces are levied at a rate of £123.42 per square metre per year. We also provide on-site arts projects in our bespoke Education Centre and serve the local community through a range of out reach projects. Kingsgate is also fortunate to have its own Gallery and we select a range of up to 12 exhibitions each year to show in the space. Our aim is to profile a diverse range of local, national and international artists through our Gallery Programme and we are particularly committed to showing the work of new graduates and emerging artists.

The essential mix of disciplines makes the building a very successful enterprise, with inter-disciplinary collaborations and exchanges of skills.  

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How to Apply for a Studio

Studios at Kingsgate Workshops are occupied by artists and artisans working in a wide range of disciplines. We have a policy of selecting people by committee whenever a studio space becomes vacant (which is not very often). We do not select on a first-come-first-served basis.  As from August 2010 we will no longer operate a general waiting list, and anyone who has previously submitted an application form will be contacted or transferred to the new system.

There is now a studio Applicants Mailing List at http://www.kwtmailing.org.uk/lists/?p=subscribe . You can join or leave this or any of our other mailing lists at any time.

When a vacancy arises, we will mail everyone on the list with

• details of the space and any additional facilities it has (such as three-phase, or a sink) – we may also enclose a photo
• the kinds of practice for which we feel the space is likely to be suitable
• the size, and monthly License Fee payable
• an invitation to an open viewing of the space
• links to download a current Application Form and information for applicants

From those who return a completed form for the particular space, the Management Committee and staff will shortlist 3-5 applicants who will then be invited to interview. The successful applicant will be offered a permanent licence at Kingsgate.

We will also use this list to circulate details of any existing studio-holders who are looking for someone to share the use of their studio. We will not use this list for any other purposes.

Our  License Fee from April 2009 is £123.42 per square metre per year  (about 96p per square foot per month).  It will next be reviewed from April 2011.

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Kingsgate Workshop Trust aims to
"promote, maintain and advance public education by the encouragement of arts and crafts".

Charity Registration number 1082112
Company Limited by Guarantee 3487034
Registered address: 110-116 Kingsgate Road, LONDON NW6 2JG

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Board of Trustees

Kingsgate Workshops Trust (KWT) became a Charitable Trust in April 2001 (Charity Number 1082112) with a Board of Trustees responsible for the strategic development and responsible running of the Trust. The Board is made up of individuals whose professional expertise in specific areas enables Kingsgate Workshops Trust to operate efficiently and who will help the organisation develop its full potential whilst supporting and guiding the small staff team. The Board includes four Licensee Trustees who are selected from current studio holders. The Trustees meet quarterly including an AGM held once a year.  The KWT reporting year runs 1st January - 31st December. You can download our annual reports in .pdf format from the downloads page

The Board of Trustees are all volunteers who meet four times a year to ensure the overall management of the Trust. They contribute a variety of skills and experiences and enable the Trust to grow and develop by careful and prudent planning.

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Management Committee

The Management Committee is made up of licensees and contributes to the day-to-day running of the building. Members of the MC also form sub-groups to look through studio applications and interview potential new licensees. This enables them to inform the Trustees of any concerns or suggestions for improvements from the studio holders. The Management Committee meets together every six weeks where licensees are welcome to table any issue they wish to have discussed.

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