About Us
With over 50 workspaces, Bath Artists’ Studios is the largest and most diverse creative hub in Bath and North East Somerset. Since 1997 we have provided workspace accommodation for a rich and inclusive mix of painters, sculptors, printmakers, community artists, photographers, illustrators, ceramicists and makers
Bath Life (September 2022), Images: Simon Taylor
Bath’s Largest Community of Artists
The number of practitioners that have been based at the studios over the last two decades can now be counted in the hundreds. As an educational charity, many members of our community are experienced educators who are regularly teaching or leading workshops in schools, community organisations, HE/FE or other cultural institutions. Our partnerships see us working with universities, hospitals and arts and health organisations, developing outreach projects or operating as a base for regular exhibitions and workshops.
Our History
The Studios were founded in 1997 by painter David Cobley, starting off in an old Infants School in Widcombe. The Studios moved to their current location at The Old Malthouse in 2003, but kept the old name, Widcombe Studios. In 2009, the Studios changed their name to Bath Artists’ Studios. BAS now boasts 54 studios with over 60 artists working in the building. Our Teaching Room hosts a full week of classes and workshops ranging from painting and drawing to sculpture and professional development. Many artists also teach from their own studios. Our gallery space hosts a range of exhibitions, talks and events throughout the year. Read more
Charitable Status
Bath Artists’s Studios is a Registered Charity. Full details of our charity status and the Board of Trustees can be found on the Charity Commission website. Our charity number is 1102077
Bath Artists' Studios - Virtual Tour 2020