Magdalen Road Artist Studios in Oxford was set up in August 1999 by Diana Bell & Kevin Slingsby, with the aim of providing affordable studio space to local artists.
In May 2011, Magdalen Road Studios was registered as a charity - Registered Charity No. 1142112 - the objectives of which are to promote the visual arts to the general public through direct engagement with artists in a studio setting. To achieve these objectives, the charity provides and manages affordable studios and exhibition space and creates opportunities for the public to participate in the visual arts within this setting.
Magdalen Road Studios is overseen by a board of trustees, supported by a studio manager and the studio members themselves. Studio artists contribute to studio life by taking on roles such as curating shows, fundraising and promotion, developing the website and helping to maintain the building.
Tereza Horacek; Lucy Stopford; Sonia Boue; Robin Danely; Julian Dorado; Lissa Rodd; Elina Medley; Symy Ong; Tom Andrew; Lucas McLaughlin; Louisa Johnson; Sohyun Kim; Akiko Nakaji; Peter Vance; Juliet Eccles; Jane Kelly; Catalina Renjifo; Asma Hashmi; Pascale Cumberbatch;
Magdalen Road Studio artists engage in a wide range of practices, including: painting, portraiture, pottery, film making, photography, printmaking, sculpture, drawing, textiles, instillation art and are also developing new art practices.
The studios bring together artists from different cultural backgrounds to work and exchange ideas. The studios have been involved in projects with artists/colleagues in India, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Romania and Hungary.
Visit the Home page for links to individual artists’ biographies and practices. Info about exhibitions up to 2021 are posted on this Facebook.
Donations
As a charity, donations are most welcome. If you would like to donate, please fill in and email this giftaid form to the studio manager.
Magdalen Road Studios Trustees
The Magdalen Road Studios Board of Trustees currently consists of the following members: Stephen Snoddy, Amanda Jewell (Chair), Sean Hand, Tom Hunter, David Cumberbatch, Lucy Stopford (Artist trustee).
There will be vacancies on the board of trustees at Magdalen Road Studios in the near future, as the length of service as a trustee is three years. If you are interested in becoming a trustee, we’d like to hear from you; please email the studio manager.
Studio Manager
The Studio Manager is Annabelle Hondier. To contact her please email studiomanager@magdalenroadstudios.com
Vacancy:
Studio Manager
We are currently seeking a dedicated Studio Manager, with a part-time commitment of 7.5 hours per week. As the Studio Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing our studios and exhibition space studios. Responsibilities include managing scheduling, coordinating with artists and stakeholders, and ensuring the smooth operation of our creative endeavours. If you have strong organisational skills and a passion for supporting an artistic community, we encourage you to get in touch. For more information and to apply, please email Amanda Jewell amanda@magdalenroadstudios.com
Please get in touch via studiomanager@magdalenroadstudios.com if you are considering donating or becoming a patron or supporter.
Magdalen Road Studios is currently supported by OxLEP - Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership.