[1] In addition to providing studios to artists across the city, Space operates a recognised exhibition programme, international residencies and a community-facing learning and participation platform.
[3] Space is a registered charity supported by the Arts Council England[4] which runs a variety of education projects and provides studios for over 700 artists at 17 sites across London.
[6] In 1968, Sedgley and Riley secured a two-year lease on the ‘I-site’ building in St Katharine Docks for the purpose of artists studios at £500 a year after which it was due to be developed.
After looking initially at the empty Marshalsea prison in Southwark, the warehouse in St Katharine Dock became the "pilot for the redevelopment of London's Docklands.
[6] Through the late 1980s and into the 90s, SPACE also effectively positioned itself as an important interface between commercial companies and public bodies, representing the interests of artists and the cultural community.
[10] The programme has featured exhibitions and projects by a diverse group of artists, including Bernadette Corporation, Raymond Pettibon, Destroy All Monsters, Jamie Shovlin, Kathy Acker, Nam June Paik, Lucky Dragons, Jo Spence, Roy Ascott, LuckyPDF, Mary Barnes, Stewart Home and Hex.
Artists from areas such as Brazil, France, Central Asia and Mexico have taken part in the programme which includes short-term and site-specific to year-long residencies.