ABOUT CHISENHALE GALLERY > Overview

Chisenhale Gallery is:

- an internationally renowned centre of excellence for contemporary visual art;

- an ambitious producing centre with a remit to commission up to five significant new visual arts projects each year;

- a spectacular ex-industrial space providing a single, uninterrupted space measuring 2,500 square feet;

- a key platform for international artists at an early stage in their careers;

- a long-running venue with a celebrated track record within London’s fluid art scene;

- responsible for many key visual arts projects from international artists over the past 15 years;

- a non-profit making charity that operates outside the commercial arena;

- an important focus for east London’s substantial and diverse artistic community;

- dedicated to delivering its ambitious programme to a local, national and international audience;

- a provider of access to contemporary art for the local population through its work with community groups and schools.

- defined by its architectural qualities that offer a challenge to artists and audiences;

- committed to reflecting cultural diversity in its programming and staffing;

- committed to access provision for its audience and stakeholders.

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