Beaconsfield Gallery Vauxhall

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Beaconsfield Gallery Vauxhall The venue retains its historical and architectural character. It regards its work as contributing to this principle.

A space for artists and audiences to experience high quality, challenging, new artworks in a wide range of contemporary visual art media through commissions, group exhibitions, performances, publications and events. Beaconsfield offers a space for artists and audiences to experience high quality (hence ‘beacon’), challenging, new artworks in a wide range (hence ‘field’) of contemporary visual art media through commissions, group exhibitions, performances, publications and events. Set up in 1994 the organisation is still run by its two artist-founder-directors – David Crawforth and Naomi Siderfin - who work collaboratively with the artists they commission from their base in the former Lambeth Ragged School in Vauxhall, central London. Beaconsfield believes that the arts should be a guardian of free speech, diversity of expression and democracy. The charity's artistic policy promotes dialogue locally, nationally and internationally and seeks to contribute to social and cultural integration. Beaconsfield recycles its waste, works on recycled paper and is probably the first and only arts organisation in London to be powered by 100% green electricity. Besides, it runs the Ragged Canteen, which serves ethically sourced seasonal dishes cooked to order, Cakehole London cakes, Monmouth coffee, fair trade teas and gluten-free selection - at affordable prices. Free Wi-fi, art magazines and week-end newspapers are provided.

‘Beaconsfield has a unique place in London’s cultural landscape. It is distinguished by its history of providing a forum for extraordinary events and exhibitions, stimulating passionate, candid and robust debate about art’s production and its ideological underpinnings, as well as providing a much-needed locus for the thriving artistic community in which it sits.’ Sheena Wagstaff, Chief Curator, Tate Modern

NIGHTWALK: Nosing through VauxhallFriday 23 October 6.30pm, with InspiralLondonMeet 6.30pm at Beaconsfield Gallery, 22 N...
22/10/2026

NIGHTWALK: Nosing through Vauxhall

Friday 23 October 6.30pm, with InspiralLondon

Meet 6.30pm at Beaconsfield Gallery, 22 Newport Street, London SE11 6AY for a guided night walk that interlaces historic Vauxhall with the history of Beaconsfield as an iconic artist-led Independent Gallery and Project Space. With artists Charlie Fox, Gail Dickerson, Anne Robinson, David Crawforth and Naomi Siderfin.

We will explore the Gallery’s evolution from Nosepaint, the Vauxhall Arts Club that started in Bonnington Square Cafe in 1991, to the current historic Ragged School building, recalling Vauxhall as an industrial hub deeply entangled with the Thames, touching on the Beaufoy Institute, Doulton Pottery, River Effra and Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens as a place of alternative independent culture.

A FUNdraising event organised by InspiralLondon and made of the stories and people that join us or are encountered on the way.

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Remembering Woodwork, 1993, curated by Nosepaint for Vauxhall Spring Gardens [Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens], Vauxhall Underground Station and Vauxhall Primary School. In order of appearance below: A.David Crawforth, Alastair MacLennan, Andre Stitt, Jo Blowers, Naomi Siderfin, Andre Stitt, Simon Whitehead, Clare Palmier, Melly Still.

Photos: Julian Stallabras

For the continuity of foundational academic partnerships, save Beaconsfield Gallery London! After many years without cor...
20/10/2026

For the continuity of foundational academic partnerships, save Beaconsfield Gallery London!

After many years without core public funding, rising costs and shrinking cultural funds have left us with no reserves. We now need direct support from people who believe independent cultural spaces must continue to exist and remain accessible.

We have launched this Crowdfunder to cover rent and essential core costs for six months, to help secure longer-term funding to protect Beaconsfield’s programme, and remain open.

When it’s gone it’s gone

Slade School of Fine Art, UCL BA Students assist Nastja Säde Rönkkö on production of Salt in our blood, our sweat, our tears at Beaconsfield Gallery London.

For the continuity of foundational academic partnerships, save Beaconsfield Gallery London!

After many years without core public funding, rising costs and shrinking cultural funds have left us with no reserves. We now need direct support from people who believe independent cultural spaces must continue to exist and remain accessible.

We have launched this Crowdfunder to cover rent and essential core costs for six months, to help secure longer-term funding to protect Beaconsfield’s programme, and remain open.

When it’s gone it’s gone

Gallery Director Naomi Siderfin leads a tour of Manifesto for Sustainable Experimentation for Chelsea College of Arts students and showcase work by Ellis Parkinson.

For the continuity of foundational academic partnerships, save Beaconsfield Gallery London!

After many years without core public funding, rising costs and shrinking cultural funds have left us with no reserves. We now need direct support from people who believe independent cultural spaces must continue to exist and remain accessible.

We have launched this Crowdfunder to cover rent and essential core costs for six months, to help secure longer-term funding to protect Beaconsfield’s programme, and remain open.

When it’s gone it’s gone

Royal College of Art RCA School of Arts & Humanities PhD PhD student Varvara Keidan Shavrova performs memory/loss as a part of Chasma at Beaconsfield Gallery London.

For the continuity of foundational academic partnerships, save Beaconsfield Gallery London!

After many years without

Jumana Emil Abboud: When the devil’s hair is the only careSaturday 17 October 2-5pmYou are warmly invited to a special v...
15/10/2026

Jumana Emil Abboud: When the devil’s hair is the only care
Saturday 17 October 2-5pm

You are warmly invited to a special viewing of Jumana Emil Abboud’s research into North Lambeth’s water table, where assemblages of handmade glass, imprints and drawings are being woven into a new story as part of Abboud’s Beaconsfield EarthAIR residency.

This event falls within our urgent fundraising call to action: we’ve raised 27% of our target. Please spread the word and donate to make a difference

Jumana Emil Abboud, When the devil’s hair is the only care, 2026

Jumana Emil Abboud: When the devil’s hair is the only care
Saturday 17 October 2-5pm

You are warmly invited to a special viewing of Jumana Emil Abboud’s research into North Lambeth’s water table, where assemblages of handmade glass, imprints and drawings are being woven into a new story as part of Abboud’s Beaconsfield EarthAIR residency.

This event falls within our urgent fundraising call to action: we’ve raised 27% of our target. Please spread the word and donate to make a difference

Jumana Emil Abboud, When the devil’s hair is the only care, 2026

Jumana Emil Abboud: When the devil’s hair is the only care
Saturday 17 October 2-5pm

You are warmly invited to a special viewing of Jumana Emil Abboud’s research into North Lambeth’s water table, where assemblages of handmade glass, imprints and drawings are being woven into a new story as part of Abboud’s Beaconsfield EarthAIR residency.

This event falls within our urgent fundraising call to action: we’ve raised 27% of our target. Please spread the word and donate to make a difference

Jumana Emil Abboud, When the devil’s hair is the only care, 2026

Jumana Emil Abboud: When the devil’s hair is the only care
Saturday 17 October 2-5pm

You are warmly invited to a special viewing of Jumana Emil Abboud’s research into North Lambeth’s water table, where assemblages of handmade glass, imprints and drawings are being woven into a new story as part of Abboud’s Beaconsfield EarthAIR residency.

This event falls within our urgent fundraising call to action: we’ve raised 27% of our target. Please spread the word and donate to make a difference

Earlier works for sale in

For the continued cultural education of generations to come, save Beaconsfield Gallery London!Beaconsfield urgently need...
30/09/2026

For the continued cultural education of generations to come, save Beaconsfield Gallery London!

Beaconsfield urgently needs your support to remain in its iconic central London building. Without immediate help, we will have to close our doors within weeks. So, this is a direct appeal to artists, audiences, neighbours and friends whose lives have been touched by our charity and its community – as participant or visitor – and to those who think that independent culture in the UK is important.

When it’s gone it’s gone.

Simon Bedwell, Working Creatively with Clay

Simon Bedwell and Stephen Sutcliffe, Memories of the Five Administrations, at Beaconsfield Gallery London.

For the continued cultural education of generations to come, save Beaconsfield Gallery London!

Beaconsfield urgently needs your support to remain in its iconic central London building. Without immediate help, we will have to close our doors within weeks. So, this is a direct appeal to artists, audiences, neighbours and friends whose lives have been touched by our charity and its community – as participant or visitor – and to those who think that independent culture in the UK is important.

When it’s gone it’s gone.

Simon Bedwell, Working Creatively with Clay

Simon Bedwell and Stephen Sutcliffe, Memories of the Five Administrations, at Beaconsfield Gallery London.

For the continued cultural education of generations to come, save Beaconsfield Gallery London!

Beaconsfield urgently needs your support to remain in its iconic central London building. Without immediate help, we will have to close our doors within weeks. So, this is a direct appeal to artists, audiences, neighbours and friends whose lives have been touched by our charity and its community – as participant or visitor – and to those who think that independent culture in the UK is important.

When it’s gone it’s gone.

Simon Bedwell, Working Creatively with Clay

Simon Bedwell and Stephen Sutcliffe, Memories of the Five Administrations, at Beaconsfield Gallery London.

For the continued cultural education of generations to come, save Beaconsfield Gallery London!

Beaconsfield urgently needs your support to remain in its iconic

To sustain a home for big ideas, save Beaconsfield Gallery London!After many years without core public funding, rising c...
24/09/2026

To sustain a home for big ideas, save Beaconsfield Gallery London!

After many years without core public funding, rising costs and shrinking cultural funds have left us with no reserves. We now need direct support from people who believe independent cultural spaces must continue to exist and remain accessible.

We have launched this Crowdfunder to cover rent and essential core costs for six months, to help secure longer-term funding to protect Beaconsfield’s programme, and remain open.

When it’s gone it’s gone

Sonia Boyce [Professor Dame Sonia Boyce (RA)] They’re almost like twins at Beaconsfield Gallery London.

To sustain a home for big ideas, save Beaconsfield Gallery London!

After many years without core public funding, rising costs and shrinking cultural funds have left us with no reserves. We now need direct support from people who believe independent cultural spaces must continue to exist and remain accessible.

We have launched this Crowdfunder to cover rent and essential core costs for six months, to help secure longer-term funding to protect Beaconsfield’s programme, and remain open.

When it’s gone it’s gone

Shane Cullen, The Agreement at Beaconsfield Gallery London.

To sustain a home for big ideas, save Beaconsfield Gallery London!

After many years without core public funding, rising costs and shrinking cultural funds have left us with no reserves. We now need direct support from people who believe independent cultural spaces must continue to exist and remain accessible.

We have launched this Crowdfunder to cover rent and essential core costs for six months, to help secure longer-term funding to protect Beaconsfield’s programme, and remain open.

When it’s gone it’s gone

Mark Fell, Systemic Peripheralism at Beaconsfield Gallery London.

To sustain a home for big ideas, save Beaconsfield Gallery London!

After many years without core public funding, rising costs and shrinking cultural funds have left us with no reserves. We now need direct support from people who believe independent cultural spaces must continue to exist and remain accessible.

We have launched this Crowdfunder to cover rent and essential core costs for six months, to help secure longer-

To strengthen bilateral partnerships, save Beaconsfield Gallery London!Beaconsfield urgently needs your support to remai...
21/09/2026

To strengthen bilateral partnerships, save Beaconsfield Gallery London!

Beaconsfield urgently needs your support to remain in its iconic central London building. Without immediate help, we will have to close our doors within weeks. So, this is a direct appeal to artists, audiences, neighbours and friends whose lives have been touched by our charity and its community – as participant or visitor – and to those who think that independent culture in the UK is important.

When it’s gone it’s gone.

Jonna Kina, Somnium at Beaconsfield Gallery London

To strengthen bilateral partnerships, save Beaconsfield Gallery London!

Beaconsfield urgently needs your support to remain in its iconic central London building. Without immediate help, we will have to close our doors within weeks. So, this is a direct appeal to artists, audiences, neighbours and friends whose lives have been touched by our charity and its community – as participant or visitor – and to those who think that independent culture in the UK is important.

When it’s gone it’s gone.

Jonna Kina, Somnium at Beaconsfield Gallery London

To strengthen bilateral partnerships, save Beaconsfield Gallery London!

Beaconsfield urgently needs your support to remain in its iconic central London building. Without immediate help, we will have to close our doors within weeks. So, this is a direct appeal to artists, audiences, neighbours and friends whose lives have been touched by our charity and its community – as participant or visitor – and to those who think that independent culture in the UK is important.

When it’s gone it’s gone.

Tuula Närhinen, Deep Time Deposits: Tidal Impressions of the River Thames at Beaconsfield Gallery London

To strengthen bilateral partnerships, save Beaconsfield Gallery London!

Beaconsfield urgently needs your support to remain in its iconic central London building. Without immediate help, we will have to close our doors within weeks. So, this is a direct appeal to artists, audiences, neighbours and friends whose lives have been touched by our charity and its community – as participant or visitor – and to those who think that independent culture in the UK is important.

When it’s gone

To preserve performance in Vauxhall, save Beaconsfield GalleryAfter many years without core public funding, rising costs...
16/09/2026

To preserve performance in Vauxhall, save Beaconsfield Gallery

After many years without core public funding, rising costs and shrinking cultural funds have left us with no reserves. We now need direct support from people who believe independent cultural spaces must continue to exist and remain accessible.

We have launched this Crowdfunder to cover rent and essential core costs for six months, to help secure longer-term funding to protect Beaconsfield’s programme, and remain open.

When it’s gone it’s gone

Ioana Marinescu [Ioana Marinescu], Smaranda Găbudeanu [Smaranda Găbudeanu] & Iulia Mărăcine [Iulia Maracine]: , PAST PRESENT. Fragments of memory. Bucharest-Pompeii-London at Beaconsfield Gallery.

To preserve performance in Vauxhall, save Beaconsfield Gallery

After many years without core public funding, rising costs and shrinking cultural funds have left us with no reserves. We now need direct support from people who believe independent cultural spaces must continue to exist and remain accessible.

We have launched this Crowdfunder to cover rent and essential core costs for six months, to help secure longer-term funding to protect Beaconsfield’s programme, and remain open.

When it’s gone it’s gone

Ioana Marinescu [Ioana Marinescu], Smaranda Găbudeanu [Smaranda Găbudeanu] & Iulia Mărăcine [Iulia Maracine]: , PAST PRESENT. Fragments of memory. Bucharest-Pompeii-London at Beaconsfield Gallery.

To preserve performance in Vauxhall, save Beaconsfield Gallery

After many years without core public funding, rising costs and shrinking cultural funds have left us with no reserves. We now need direct support from people who believe independent cultural spaces must continue to exist and remain accessible.

We have launched this Crowdfunder to cover rent and essential core costs for six months, to help secure longer-term funding to protect Beaconsfield’s programme, and remain open.

When it’s gone it’s gone

Anne Robinson [Anne Robinson] & The Charmers: Gone Away gig as a part of Maniefsto for Sustainable Experimentation at Beaconsfield Gallery.

To preserve performance in Vauxhall, save Beaconsfield Gallery

After many years without core public funding, rising costs and shrinki

To keep international art in Vauxhall, save Beaconsfield Gallery!Beaconsfield urgently needs your support to remain in i...
14/09/2026

To keep international art in Vauxhall, save Beaconsfield Gallery!

Beaconsfield urgently needs your support to remain in its iconic central London building. Without immediate help, we will have to close our doors within weeks. So, this is a direct appeal to artists, audiences, neighbours and friends whose lives have been touched by our charity and its community – as participant or visitor – and to those who think that independent culture in the UK is important.

When it’s gone it’s gone.

Shahana rajani / Shahana Rajani: Four Acts of Recovery in Manifesto for Sustainable Experimentation at Beaconsfield Gallery

To keep international art in Vauxhall, save Beaconsfield Gallery!

Beaconsfield urgently needs your support to remain in its iconic central London building. Without immediate help, we will have to close our doors within weeks. So, this is a direct appeal to artists, audiences, neighbours and friends whose lives have been touched by our charity and its community – as participant or visitor – and to those who think that independent culture in the UK is important.

When it’s gone it’s gone.

Kang Seung Lee 이강승 / Kang Seung Lee: Garden in Manifesto for Sustainable Experimentation at Beaconsfield Gallery

To keep international art in Vauxhall, save Beaconsfield Gallery!

Beaconsfield urgently needs your support to remain in its iconic central London building. Without immediate help, we will have to close our doors within weeks. So, this is a direct appeal to artists, audiences, neighbours and friends whose lives have been touched by our charity and its community – as participant or visitor – and to those who think that independent culture in the UK is important.

When it’s gone it’s gone.

kymcdaniel / Kym McDaniel: Document with No End in Manifesto for Sustainable Experimentation at Beaconsfield Gallery

To keep international art in Vauxhall, save Beaconsfield Gallery!

Beaconsfield urgently needs your support to remain in its iconic central London building. Without immediate help, we will have to close our doors within weeks. So, this is a direct appeal to artists, audiences, neighbours and friends whose lives have been touched by our charity and its community –

10/09/2026

SAVE BEACONSFIELD GALLERY

Beaconsfield urgently needs your support to remain in its iconic central London building. Without immediate help, we will have to close our doors within weeks. So, this is a direct appeal to artists, audiences, neighbours and friends whose lives have been touched by our charity and its community – as participant or visitor – and to those who think that independent culture in the UK is important.

After many years without core public funding, rising costs and shrinking cultural funds have left us with no reserves. We now need direct support from people who believe independent cultural spaces must continue to exist and remain accessible.

When it’s gone it’s gone.

We have launched this Crowdfunder to cover rent and essential core costs for six months, to help secure longer-term funding to protect Beaconsfield’s programme, and remain open.

Please act as an advocate for the space and share this video with as many people as possible. Your support is vital. Thank you.

SAVE BEACONSFIELD GALLERY LONDONBeaconsfield urgently needs your support to remain in its iconic central London building...
06/09/2026

SAVE BEACONSFIELD GALLERY LONDON

Beaconsfield urgently needs your support to remain in its iconic central London building. Without immediate help, we will have to close our doors within weeks. So, this is a direct appeal to artists, audiences, neighbours and friends whose lives have been touched by our charity and its community – as participant or visitor – and to those who think that independent culture in the UK is important.

After many years without core public funding, rising costs and shrinking cultural funds have left us with no reserves. We now need direct support from people who believe independent cultural spaces must continue to exist and remain accessible.

When it’s gone it’s gone

We have launched this Crowdfunder to cover rent and essential core costs for six months, to help secure longer-term funding to protect Beaconsfield’s programme, and remain open.

Friday 4th September 2026 at Beaconsfield:Paul Valentine, The Mayor of Lambeth will be congratulating Gail Dickerson on ...
04/09/2026

Friday 4th September 2026 at Beaconsfield:

Paul Valentine, The Mayor of Lambeth will be congratulating Gail Dickerson on her local research and environmental work relating to human communities and noting Beaconsfield’s longstanding engagement with local schools and artists (31 years).

Valentine will urge people to support the Crowdfunder campaign if they want the work to continue and Beaconsfield to remain in its historic site

Beaconsfield has been the custodian of the remaining wing of the former Lambeth Ragged Schools since 1995, curating a programme of experimental art and public engagement for more than 30 years, and faces the possibility of having to leave the venue at short notice due to lack of core costs.

Friday 4th September at Beaconsfield:Gail Dickerson, Beaconsfield EarthAIR 2026You are warmly invited to a special viewi...
04/09/2026

Friday 4th September at Beaconsfield:

Gail Dickerson, Beaconsfield EarthAIR 2026

You are warmly invited to a special viewing of Gail Dickerson’s research into Lambeth’s hidden River Effra.

The Worshipful the Mayor of Lambeth, Councillor Paul Valentine, Green Party will open this celebration of new works made with London Clay and Lambeth Group Sediments during Dickerson’s Beaconsfield residency and launch Beaconsfield’s Crowdfunder.

4 September, 6-8pm

We look forward to seeing you. RSVP [email protected]

You are warmly invited to a special viewing of Gail Dickerson’s research into Lambeth’s hidden River Effra.The Worshipfu...
29/08/2026

You are warmly invited to a special viewing of Gail Dickerson’s research into Lambeth’s hidden River Effra.

The Worshipful the Mayor of Lambeth, Councillor Paul Valentine, Green Party will open this celebration of new works made with London Clay and Lambeth Group Sediments during Dickerson’s Beaconsfield residency.

4 September, 6-8pm

We look forward to seeing you. RSVP: [email protected]

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