Artists need more than a studio. They need the conditions to be artists.

For more than 50 years, Acme has provided affordable studios and artist support programmes that enable artists to develop their practice, take creative risks and build sustainable careers.

Your support helps ensure artists can continue to live, work and create in London.

"Acme has allowed me to make work in London, which otherwise I doubt I would have been able to do over such a long period.”

“[It is] unimaginable to me not to have a space… I think I’d be in a very bad place mentally without my studio.”

"I really just wanted one aspect of my life to feel settled and secure after what felt like a lifetime of insecurity and precarity."

Artists are facing unprecedented challenges. Rising living costs, increasing pressure on affordable workspace and shrinking opportunities mean that many artists are struggling to sustain their practice.

At the same time, 75% of Acme artists report struggling financially, and only 12% are able to support themselves through their artistic practice alone. Nearly 30% say financial pressures could prevent them from continuing as artists within the next five years.

Your support has a direct impact on artists' lives and careers.

It helps us provide affordable, secure studio space, support artists experiencing hardship, and create opportunities through residencies and awards.

Research shows that affordable, long-term studios improve artists' wellbeing, reduce financial insecurity and provide the stability needed to sustain a creative practice. They also help artists contribute to vibrant local communities and London's wider cultural landscape.

There are many ways to support Acme and the artists we work with.

Your donation can help fund residencies, awards and professional development opportunities that give artists the time, space and support to develop their practice.

Through gifts, legacies and long-term support, you can help create opportunities for future generations of artists.

Acme is committed to transparency in how donations are used to further our charitable mission. Donations support a range of activities across the organisation, including the provision of affordable studios, artist support programmes, and professional development initiatives. We welcome discussions with donors about supporting specific areas of our work.

To request a copy of our Fundraising Policy or discuss making a donation, please contact [email protected].

If you have any questions, concerns or complaints relating to our fundraising activities, please contact [email protected].

Explore the artist stories above to see how your support helps provide stability, opportunity and creative growth.