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St. Mary's Lodge in Greenwich Park
Greenwich Park

Artist ‘Open Studio’ Sessions in Greenwich Park

Key information

24 February, 10 March, 11 April, 14 & 26 May

Free

Greenwich Park

Music, Arts & Culture

As part of our exciting Artist in Residence project at Greenwich Park, the Royal Parks charity and leading art organisation, UP Projects are working with artist Leah Clements to deliver a series of ‘open studio’ sessions from February until June!

Drop by to meet the artist, explore the studio and see her current work, and learn what is coming next for the project. At each session, we’d also love to hear your stories and experiences of Greenwich Park.
 

How do I find St Mary’s Lodge?

  • The Artist Studio for this residency is being housed in St Mary’s Lodge, within Greenwich Park.
  • St Mary’s Lodge is next to the Herb Garden, which is located close to the St Mary’s Gate entrance to the park. The lodge is a short distance from Greenwich Town Centre. The nearest bus stops are on Nelson Road or Romney Road (bus numbers: 129, 188, 199, 186 and 386).
     

Access Information

  • The nearest on-street parking (free to Blue Badge holders) is located on King William Walk or Nevada Street. Accessible parking bays are also located within the park, by the Pavilion Café (approximately 10 minutes walking distance uphill from St Mary’s Lodge).
  • There will be an audio description of the space available on headphones with a large armchair.
  • The garden is wheelchair accessible, with a path around the building. The building itself has level-floor access,
  • There is a wheelchair accessible toilet on site. The nearest Changing Places toilet is by the Vanbrugh Park Gate entrance to Greenwich Park.
  • Support animals including guide dogs are welcome. However, please be advised that non-support animals are not allowed at the event or in the Herb Garden.
  • More access information (including on door widths, seating and quiet areas) can be found on our Artist in Residence project page.
 Leah, a white woman in her 30s, smiles and looks at the camera. Her dark blonde hair is tied up but loose and windswept. She is wearing a large black coat and gold earrings, behind her are rows of concrete pillars receding into the background, holding up a roof over a green body of water.
© Poppy Cockburn
Artwork based in water by artist Leah Clements
Leah Clements

All upcoming times and dates are in the table below. These sessions are free drop-in sessions, and open to all.

Session Date & Time Location
Open studio morning:

“Meet the Artist”
 
24 February, 10.30am – 12.30pm
 
St. Mary’s Lodge
Open studio morning:

Run as part of National Lottery Open Week – exploring the theme of “hidden stories” and “hidden gems”
 
10 March, 11am – 1:30pm St. Mary’s Lodge

Open studio morning:

“Explore the studio & share your reflections”

11 April, 11am - 1:30pm St. Mary's Lodge

Open studio evening:

"Explore the studio & share your reflections”

14 May, 4pm - 6:30pm St. Mary's Lodge

Open studio morning:

“During our final session, see how the project has been unfolding”

26 May, 11am - 1:30pm St. Mary's Lodge

Further dates will be announced soon!

Please note that photography may be taken during these events. If you do not wish to be included in photos, let a member of staff know on the day. See our Privacy Policy for more details.

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