Apply for a studio
Looking for a studio in London, Essex or Stoke-on-Trent? Join ACAVA’s community of over 400 creative practitioners across the country. You can view our available studios here and you can see a map with our studio locations here.
The first step in applying for a studio is to complete a studio enquiry form, which you can find here. After we have assessed the form, you will be invited to view the studio.
Studios FAQs
If you have a question about available studios or would like to speak to the studio allocations manager, please email availablestudios (at) acava (dot) org
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Please submit an enquiry for a vacant studio via our Studio Enquiry Form. At the discretion of our team, an appointment will be arranged for you to view the studio. No fees are required from you at this time. Before allocating studios, ACAVA staff will assess applications against our criteria and may contact you if they have additional questions about your application or practice.
Decisions are at the sole discretion of ACAVA staff. As we receive large numbers of applications for our studios, we are not able to discuss individual decisions with unsuccessful applicants.
Yes, we require a deposit which is usually equal to two months' total monthly fees, plus a £50 key deposit for every single occupancy.
The licence fee covers only your studio space, utilities (e.g. electricity) are extra. These charges are combined in a monthly direct debit.
If you are offered an ACAVA studio, you will be required to become a member of ACAVA before taking up the studio. There is a one-off £100 onboarding fee, which also applies to people moving between ACAVA studios.
We aim for new joiners to start at the beginning of the month.
Studio licences are rolling month-to-month contracts, where either party can give two months notice to vacate.
Yes, we have spaces available for short-term hire. Visit the Hire our spaces page to find out more.
