About Us

Bath Life (September 2022), Images: Simon Taylor

A Creative Home for Artists and the Community

Founded in 1997 by painter David Cobley, we began life in a former infant school in Widcombe. Since 2003, we’ve been based at The Old Malthouse, just a short walk from the city centre. Today, our purpose-built studios, teaching spaces, and gallery form a hub for creativity, learning, and community engagement. Read more

A Hub of Creativity and Learning

Bath Artists’ Studios is more than just a place to work—it’s a centre for artistic exchange and education. Many of our resident artists are also experienced educators, leading workshops and courses both onsite and in partnership with schools, universities, and community organisations.

Our Teaching Room hosts a full weekly programme of classes in painting, drawing, sculpture, and professional development. Many artists also teach from their own studios, offering hands-on experiences in working environments. Meanwhile, our public gallery presents a changing programme of exhibitions, talks and events that welcome all.

Community, Collaboration and Impact

As an educational charity, we are committed to supporting artists at all stages of their careers and making art accessible to everyone. Over the past two decades, we’ve built strong partnerships with universities, hospitals, local authorities, and arts and health organisations. These collaborations allow us to deliver outreach projects, artist residencies and exhibitions that extend far beyond our walls.

Our Charitable Mission

Bath Artists’ Studios is a registered charity (No. 1102077). Our mission is to support professional and emerging artists, provide public access to visual arts, and foster creativity within our local and wider communities. To learn more about our governance and charitable work, please visit the Charity Commission website.