Overview

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.

Studio Artists

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.

Associate Artists

We are now welcoming applications for Associate Membership.

Associates will be part of the Magdalen Road Studios Community, be offered the opportunity to participate in at least one annual exhibition (with details of this exhibition to be determined) as well as other opportunities as they arise.

Associates will be listed on the website, have opportunities to feature on the MRS Instagram, participate in events at the studios.

Associates will help determine the future of this program. So you will have the opportunity to get involved and help continue to help Magdalen Road Studios continue to grow and thrive.

Membership will cost £40 per year and will begin with a 2 year membership period, with the opportunity to apply for renewal of associate membership after that point.

To apply, please send me the following to this email address, studiomanager@magdalenroadstudios.com

Artist CV

Artist Statement (maximum 500 words)

6 images of your work including titles and dates

PDF format is preferred.

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: 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 Lucas McLaughlin. To contact us please email studiomanager@magdalenroadstudios.com

STUDIO ARTISTS

Supporting Magdalen Road Studios

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.