Based in Clapham with excellent transport links to both Central and West London, Studio Voltaire is an essential cultural resource and artistic community in South West London. Following on from a transformative capital project in 2021, Studio Voltaire’s distinctive Victorian gallery and industrial buildings are available for a unique range of events including weddings, drinks receptions, private functions, corporate dinners, commercial filming, photoshoots and presentations.
Studio Voltaire is delighted to work with Juliets Cafe and Bar as our preferred catering partner. Run by the founders of local favourite Juliets in Tooting, Juliets Café and Bar serves simple, thoughtful food led by the seasons, alongside specialty coffee and real wines. Based within Studio Voltaire, Juliet’s Cafe and Bar offers self-confident and simple food, all freshly cooked onsite within their top-end kitchen. Juliet’s has an established reputation for catering and events, whatever the occasion.
Gallery
A Victorian former mission hall, Studio Voltaire’s beautifully restored gallery offers a unique environment to hire with its dramatic vaulted ceiling and church–style windows which flood the space with natural light.
When not hosting one of our exhibitions, the gallery is ideal for a range of large scale events including private functions, weddings, celebrations, large corporate parties and film hires. Depending on the current exhibition, you can host your special event within the artist's exhibition or installation itself.
Capacity:
100 standing
80 seated
Dimensions:
13.4m W × 8.07m W x 6.74m H
Total floor area 110.6m2
Availability:
During exhibition periods, the gallery is typically available to hire all day on Monday and Tuesday, and after 5 pm on Wednesday to Sunday.
We also have special periods in between exhibitions where the space is fully available for large-scale events, with availability throughout the week.
Events Studio and Courtyard Garden
This flexible space has clean white walls and its own courtyard providing stunning natural light. The Events Studio is perfect for a range of activities including talks, workshops, meetings, photoshoots and filming, book launches, screenings, team away days and small private parties.
Capacity:
60 standing
30 seated
Dimensions:
Studio 50m2 7.95m W x 6.02m W x 2.78m H
Courtyard 5.60m W x approx 4m W
Facilities:
External lighting
External tap
Track lighting
Availability:
Events Studio and Courtyard Garden is typically available to hire any day of the week including evenings and weekends
Juliets Café and Bar
Set within the heart of Studio Voltaire, our café space is located within the main entrance, just off The Garden. Characterised by industrial beams and polished concrete floors, this flexible space is ideal for a range of events including wedding receptions, large dinners, book launches and private parties.
Capacity:
80 standing
60 seated
Dimensions:
13.95m W × 9.35m W x 2.78m H
Area 130.5m2
Availability:
Juliets Café and Bar is typically available to hire all day on Monday and Tuesday, and after 5 pm on Wednesday to Sunday.
We also have special periods throughout the year where the space is fully available for hire with availability throughout the week.
The Garden
The Café looks out onto The Garden, a commissioned courtyard garden by internationally renowned artist Anthea Hamilton. The garden design was inspired by the vernacular gardens of South London and combines ornamental flowers and shrubs with edible plants. Organic surfaces with formal structures and tactile finishes complement the garden’s raised beds, pergola, seating areas, fountain and tiled walkway.
Capacity:
40 Standing
Dimensions:
13.67m W × 6.53m W
Availability:
The Garden is typically available to hire all day on Monday and Tuesday, and after 5 pm Wednesday to Sunday.
We also have special periods throughout the year where the space is fully available for hire with availability throughout the week.
Restrictions
Please note Studio Voltaire is not available for hire for exhibitions, artistic performances or any publicly promoted events.
Make an Enquiry
If you are interested in hiring any of the unique spaces Studio Voltaire has on offer, please use the form below to email us with dates you’re interested in and type of event you’re planning.
As a registered charity, hiring our spaces is a crucial source of income that directly supports Studio Voltaire’s innovative artistic and community programmes.
We are happy to give you a tour of the spaces we have available if you’d like to make an appointment in advance.
Please email hires@studiovoltaire.org and one of the team will confirm an appointment.