A pop up shop with clothing racks, shelves of shoes, and vibrant artwork at Ministry of NICOLA Arts.
A pop up shop with mannequin displays, colorful artwork, and clothing racks at Ministry of NICOLA Arts.
A pop up shop with clothing racks displaying painted denim, handbags, and tops at Ministry of NICOLA Arts.
An art studio with a large abstract painting on an easel, tile floors, and potted plants at Ministry of NICOLA Arts.
A versatile event space with large street-facing windows, clothing displays, and colorful artwork at Ministry of NICOLA Arts.
A versatile event space with geometric ceiling lights, mirrored walls, and a tiled floor at Ministry of NICOLA Arts.

Art Studio in Holborn at Ministry of NICOLA Arts

Creative Space in an Event Venue
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Private space
150 Southampton Row, London WC1B 5AN, London, WC1B 5AN –
Russell Square Station (0.1 mi)
Up to 30
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Looking for an inspiring, affordable space to develop your practice and grow your creative income?

NICOLA Arts (New International Company of Live Arts) is an artist-led charity, recognised as a place of support and opportunity for young artists nationwide. We’re offering a community membership which includes a 267 sq ft shared studio space in our Holborn Charity Shop, run by artists, for artists. The venue includes a bright shared studio with high ceilings and natural light, plus access to a larger downstairs area used for exhibitions, performances, workshops and pop-up events.

We’ve just acquired the space and we’re in the process of clearing out and transforming it into a welcoming studio space. We’re very open to suggestions and artist requirements!

Email or message with any queries.

What’s included?

⁃ Starting from £150 p/m
⁃ Spacious 450 sq ft shared studio
⁃ Bright lights & high ceilings
⁃ 11AM-6PM access Monday-Saturday
⁃ Opportunities to display work in-store, take part in community events, and use our exhibition space
⁃ Ideal for artists, makers, and freelancers seeking a welcoming space to work and earn

Our mission is to empower artists by providing accessible spaces and opportunities to generate income from their creativity.

Prices

Monday
9:30 – 18:00
from £13 hire fee per day
Per day
9:30 – 18:00
from £13 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:30 – 18:00
from £13 hire fee per day
Per day
9:30 – 18:00
from £13 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:30 – 18:00
from £13 hire fee per day
Per day
9:30 – 18:00
from £13 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:30 – 18:00
from £13 hire fee per day
Per day
9:30 – 18:00
from £13 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:30 – 18:00
from £13 hire fee per day
Per day
9:30 – 18:00
from £13 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Saturday
Closed
All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 30

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests Space where you can prepare food
No alcohol provided by the venue
BYO alcohol allowed You can bring your own alcohol free of charge
Unavailable: Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Quiet space
  • Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
  • Free on-street parking
  • Unavailable: Wi-Fi available
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Dance floor
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Own music not allowed
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift
  • Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

Please respect the space.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day with Grace Period

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About Ministry of NICOLA Arts

Ministry of NICOLA Arts is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

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Meet your host

Michela Ferrara
Member of Tagvenue since November 2025
8h Response time
79% Response rate

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