Gasworks
Gasworks has a strong reputation for discovering and introducing new local and international talent in London. With an an ambitious programme of residencies, exhibitions, events and outreach projects, we are committed to supporting research and production of new work by emerging and innovative artists.
Past Successes
Over the last 15 years, Gasworks has worked with hundreds of artists from more than 60 countries around the world. Many have gone on to become major names in the international art scene. These include Tania Bruguera, Subodh Gupta, Renata Lucas, Goshka Macuga, Yinka Shonibare and Javier Tellez.
More recently, Gasworks has supported new talent such as Matthew Darbyshire, Simon Fujiwara, Mateo Lopez, Olivia Plender, Gabriel Sierra, Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, and The Otolith Group whose exhibition A Long Time Between Suns, earned them a nomination for the Turner Prize in 2010.
International Reach
As part of Triangle Network, Gasworks has a unique access to artists in countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East, enabling us to promote new and challenging views of contemporary art in the UK context.
Support Gasworks
In the current economic climate, the role of private donors is crucial to developing a high quality programme and supporting artists' work. In return, Gasworks is able to offer a series of benefits only available to our Patrons.
Patron
Yearly donation of £1,000
Contributions from Patrons will directly support the commissioning of new work by cutting edge British and international artists. Patrons have the opportunity to become closely involved with our activities and can meet artists through backstage access to the studios at Gasworks and through connections with Triangle's partners worldwide.
Patron's benefits include:
- Two studio visits per year to Gasworks, meeting with London-based and visiting international artists
- Exclusive previews and exhibition tours by the Director or the Curator, with opportunities to meet the exhibiting artists.
- Opportunities to meet Triangle's international partners at special events.
- Invitation to an annual VIP reception, introducing the upcoming programme at Gasworks.
- Priority booking for talks and events
- Acknowledgement on the website and all printed material
Gasworks Exhibitions & Residencies Patron
Patrons can forge a closer relationship with Gasworks by choosing to support a specific residency or exhibition. Developed in dialogue with the Director and Curator, this partnership offers Patrons an opportunity to collaborate on a programme that reflects their specific interests.
For more information on joining the Patron Scheme or becoming involved as a Programme Patron Scheme, please contact Gasworks' Director Alessio Antoniolli, on +44 20 7587 5202 or write to alessio@gasworks.org.uk
As a registered charity we welcome all donations, however small or large, as they make a huge contribution to our activities.
