Gallery Hire in London for Artists & Curators
Looking for an exhibition space in London to realise your curatorial vision or present a solo exhibition? Discover the Handbag Factory.
Situated in the vibrant Vauxhall, South London, the Handbag Factory operates as a dynamic centre for artistic engagement, collaboration and experimentation. Since opening in 2023, it has hosted over 50 exhibitions across its three gallery spaces, fostering dialogue and creativity within a diverse artistic community.
Managed by ASC (Artists Studio Company), our galleries and Coworking spaces are designed to promote accessibility and affordability within the visual arts. The hire of Gallery 1 and Gallery 2 is exempt from VAT and offered at some of the most subsidised rates in London. This provides artists with the opportunity to present their work in a professional and supportive environment. Additionally, ASC Gallery functions as a dedicated, free and open canvas for ASC tenants, encouraging artistic experimentation and the development of new ideas.
This approach is part of ASC’s wider mission to sustain a vibrant community of artists and makers across London through affordable workspaces. As a result, the Handbag Factory has rapidly established itself as an important platform for contemporary art, cultural exchange and creative collaboration.
Our Gallery Spaces Available for Hire
The Handbag Factory maintains its distinctive industrial heritage, preserving an authentic and adaptable aesthetic that is highly sought after by contemporary practitioners.
Spanning an impressive 1,440 square feet, Gallery 1 offers a spacious environment ideally suited to ambitious, large-scale installations, group exhibitions and art fairs. The 13-foot (4-metre) high walls afford a dramatic sense of scale, enabling artists to produce and present work with maximum visual impact and conceptual freedom.
Photo 1: “Provisional We” Exhibition Photo 2: University of Gloucestershire Photojournalism & Documentary Photography Degree Show in London
Occupying 730 square feet within the building’s central atrium, Gallery 2 is characterised by a striking skylight ceiling that floods the space with consistent, natural light. This illumination makes the gallery ideal for paintings, photographic works and light-sensitive or finely detailed installations.
Established in 2010, ASC Gallery presents a curated programme of exhibitions, talks, and creative events throughout the year, created primarily for ASC tenants to showcase their work. Over the years, the gallery has been hosted in several venues and is now based at ASC’s creative hub and main office, The Handbag Factory.
Both galleries function as versatile, neutral spaces, a true blank canvases that grant artists full autonomy over the installation, lighting and presentation of their work.
Embedded in London’s creative district
Situated within the dynamic cultural landscape of Vauxhall and Kennington (SE11), The Handbag Factory sits at the centre of a vibrant creative community. With a high concentration of art professionals and enthusiasts nearby, our proximity to esteemed venues such as Gasworks and Newport Street Gallery places your show firmly on the map. Getting here is easy, with excellent transport links to Oval, Vauxhall, and Kennington Stations.
Perks of Hiring the Galleries at The Handbag Factory
Expert Installation Support: Every hire includes access to our experienced gallery technician, who will help bring your exhibition to life exactly as you envision it.
Built-In Promotion: We’ll feature your event across our social media channels, website and share it with our curated mailing list of over 2,000 art enthusiasts and subscribers.
The Handbag Factory is a vibrant creative venue that also houses ASC’s main office, a Coworking space for the creative sector, and professional printmaking facilities, meaning your exhibition takes place within a thriving, supportive ecosystem. Home to three galleries, we offer exceptional spaces for showcasing both emerging and established contemporary art.
