A diverse group of people stand smiling and posing under a brick bridge, some pointing up at a rainbow plaque dedicated to the Black, Lesbian & Gay Centre, on the wall above them. Several people hold up phones or cameras, and the mood appears celebratory.

Rainbow Plaques

Learn more about our programme honouring people, places, culture and significant moments that have been obscured or lost in LGBTQIA+ histories

A white plate holds a serviette printed with food, topped with a fork, knife, and spoon with textured cream handles. The plate sits on a collage featuring close-ups of women's faces, lips, and jewellery, creating a bold, layered visual effect.

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A group of children sit and kneel around a large sheet of paper on the floor, drawing with coloured pencils and markers. The paper is filled with doodles and colourful sketches. Art supplies are scattered around as they work together in a creative activity.

Donate

As a registered charity with less than 4% regular public funding, all donations, large or small, make a vital difference

A plate of sliced tomatoes with green herbs on a bed of creamy cheese, drizzled with olive oil, sits on a wooden table beside a plate of shredded salad, cutlery, and a restaurant menu.

Crispin at Studio Voltaire

Learn more about our on-site 50-cover restaurant and counter bar

A long dining table with white chairs is elegantly set with blue bottles, candles, and yellow flowers under a high, arched ceiling. The walls featuring various artworks from Studio Voltaire add a touch of sophistication to the overall ambiance of the space.

Venue Hire

Hire Studio Voltaire’s award-winning architect-designed buildings for a range of events, from weddings, private dining and receptions, to fashion shows, photoshoots, conferences and away days

A lively, art-filled studio with several people engaged in creative activities. Colourful paintings adorn the walls, and a central pole is festooned with ribbons and art supplies. Tables are scattered with various art materials as the artists work on their projects.

Onsite Studio Artists

Studio Voltaire is home to a vibrant community of artists, curators, writers and educators. Learn more about our onsite studio artists and their artistic practices

A contemporary art gallery with arched windows and black wooden beams features sculptures by Caspar Heinemann on wooden stands, including a black scarecrow and a draped figure, in a spacious, minimalist setting.

Archive

Browse our 30-year history, from the early gallery programme from 1994 to 2004, to recent, large-scale commissions, presented onsite, offsite and online

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