Assembly Arts - Open Artists Studios in Lancaster's Historic Assembly Rooms
The Assembly Rooms, King Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1JN
Assembly Arts is an independent art school and artist studios based in Lancaster's beautiful Assembly Rooms, an 18th century grade 2 listed heritage building dating from 1759. The lovely Georgian building, abundant with history and character, provided a venue for concerts and balls, raising money to support the adjoining almshouses on King Street.
In easy reach of both the railway and bus stations, Assembly Arts is located in historic Lancaster city centre. We are just a short distance from the Marketplace Shopping Centre and other Georgian gems including the City Museum in Market Square, the Maritime Museum on St George's Quay and the magnificent Lancaster Castle.
The Assembly Rooms, King Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1JN
Please note that the main access to the Assembly Arts studios is via a staircase. The Assembly Arts Gallery is at street level.
Opened 2023 Assembly Arts is an independent art school offering studio space for 11 artists and runs a range of classes including drawing, ceramics and photography. We host workshops and events alongside exhibitions in ground floor art gallery. We host regular artists talks whilst our facilities include our Art Room and teaching space, kiln, screen printing equipment and photographic darkroom. Our Open Studio Day will be a unique opportunity to see all aspects of the Georgian building, including its historic dance hall and Robert Gillow musicians gallery and secret courtyard.