Artist Studios

We have individual studio spaces in addition to hot desk creative spaces at the warehouse.

OVADA's Studio Artists:

Studio One: Rosie McLean and Frances Burton

Studio Two: Rotem Linial

Studio Three: Alexander Stavrou

Studio Four: Julia Thaxton

Studio Five: Saad Qureshi

Studio artists are part of a vibrant exhibition and education space, and have opportunities to participate in Open Studio events, workshops and collaborations with other practitioners.

Join our Studios

Join our Studios

Applications are now open for two of our studios in central Oxford featuring: 24-hour access, Wi-Fi, power sockets and a communal sink, kitchen, and toilets

OVADA studio-holders benefit from networking opportunities, workshops and Open Studio events, fostering collaboration and creative growth

Deadline

apply by 12 noon Thursday 15 May 2025

Viewing recommended

Email info@ovada.org.uk to let us know when you would like to arrange a studio viewing

FAQs Below!

Any questions? Email info@ovada.org.uk

Studio 1

Dimensions: 4m x 4m (shared studio space)

This studio is suitable to be shared by two individuals - paying £175 pcm each. You would be sharing this space with a very wonderful oil painter. She tends not to use turps but other eco-friendly painting mediums. 

Cost: £175 pcm, excluding electricity charges which are calculated by an individual studio meter and payable every quarter. Rent must be paid on the first day of each month by standing order. A deposit of £175 must be paid in advance.

Studio 2

Dimensions: 3.7m x 4m (14.6 sq m)

This studio is also suitable to be shared by two individuals - paying £200pcm each. If you are interested in being matched with another practitioner and sharing Studio 2 please indicate this in your application. 

Cost: £400 pcm, excluding electricity charges which are calculated by an individual studio meter and payable every quarter. Rent must be paid on the first day of each month by standing order. A deposit of £400 must be paid in advance.

FAQs

    • Our building has 24 hour access and is well connected to many bus routes and only minutes from Oxford Rail Station

    • We also have a large off-street loading area with wide doors

    • The studio has power sockets and Wi-Fi

    • It is lockable and can be painted inside to suit you

    • Each studio-holder will benefit from communal facilities including access to a messy sink with running water and a kitchen

  • Cost: £175 - £400 pcm, depending on the studio and whether or not you are sharing with another individual. This cost also excludes electricity charges which are calculated by an individual studio meter and payable every quarter. Rent must be paid on the first day of each month by standing order. A deposit must be paid in advance to be agreed between individuals and OVADA


  • OVADA welcomes applications from practitioners working in a range of media and at any stage of their careers

    OVADA encourages collaborative practice and welcomes applications from collectives wishing to share a studio, where practical

    Preferably practitioners will use the space on a regular basis as this contributes to the feeling of a community within OVADA

    Studio holders are selected following an application procedure, which is assessed by OVADA’s staff

    Applicants should demonstrate in their statement:

    • a commitment to creativity and engagement with a wider community-led context

    • how a studio at OVADA will benefit and develop their work

    • a willingness to actively contribute to OVADA and a desire to be involved with our artistic community programme

    • a shared commitment to OVADA’s ethos, aims and objectives, as the Visual Arts Development Agency for Oxfordshire

  • Applicants are encouraged to send the following information to OVADA in advance of the deadline through the application form which asks for the following;

    • CV

    • Statement: a maximum of 500 words about why they are applying for a studio at OVADA, how their practice meets OVADA’s selection criteria, details of their forthcoming projects, and how they would manage studio usage

    • Documentation of work: Up to 6 image files (maximum of 1MB each) or a link to their website or online gallery of photos/video/sound work

    • Where necessary, OVADA will shortlist from the applications and invite practitioners for an interview before making a final selection

    If you would like to submit your application via an alternative method, for example, audio or visual file, please send this to director@ovada.org.uk

  • OVADA does not discriminate against eligible applications on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic background, religion, disability or age. Practitioners are advised to discuss any access requirements with OVADA before applying. They are also welcome to contact OVADA if they need help completing their application or wish to submit their application in an alternative format.

  • Practices must be compatible with our facilities and respect other studio-holders. For example, we are unable to offer studios to practitioners using heavy machinery, welding tools or excessively loud equipment or musical instruments. Please note that the studios do not have specialist ventilation equipment and are not suitable for practices involving prolonged use of solvents or aerosols. If you have any specific requirements, please make this clear in your application or contact us to discuss before applying.


    All applicants will be notified of the outcome within two weeks of the application deadline. Successful applicant(s) will be offered a studio upon signing the Studio Licence Agreement. Due to limited resources we are not able to offer individual feedback to applicants.

  • Studio contracts run on a 6 month basis, renewable subject to a Studio Review which will consider usage, commitment to the organisation and compliance with OVADA’s constitution and artistic aims. Studio holders who do not fulfil these aspects of the policy may be given notice on their license agreement. Artists are required to give a 3 month notice period.

OVADA Associate Members

OVADA Associate Members

As an OVADA Associate Member you can use our upstairs Education space for a week at a time! Whether you need a space to get messy or a desk away from home - our upstairs workspace is a perfect solution…

Flexi Studio Space

Looking for a studio space? We offer a Flexi solution. Use our upstairs area as a shared space when it is not in use.

  • £250 per month (inc. utilities)

  • Storage not available

  • 24/7 access (outside of class/hire hours)

  • Sink

  • Shared kitchen and toilets

Interested? Email enquiries@ovada.org.uk

studio entryway
sink area with bins and fire blanket
studio with desks chairs and easels
studio with desks and chairs

Thanks to Arts Council England we were able to build the 5 individual creative workspaces. OVADA would like to give special thanks to our dedicated team of volunteers and the Environmental Information Exchange for kindly advising upon good environmental practice during the studio build. 

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