Hotwalls Studios

Introducing Colin Merrin, our next guest artist in our monthly guest artist programme. Originally from East London, Colin has been living and working on the south coast of England since 2007. With a background in art education and a passion for working with young people facing difficulties, he has maintained his status as a working […]

This month, our artists are excited to open their studios to the public again, offering a unique opportunity to get a glimpse into creative spaces and artistic processes. One of the highlights of the event is a mounting demonstration by our resident taxidermist (Taxidermy London | Hannah Matthews Taxidermy | England) in studio 10. Witness

Studio space now available for rent at Hotwalls Studios. This is your chance to apply to join our vibrant creative community. Updated Application Timeline: Solo Studio: On this occasion we have a solo studio available. Each solo studio is 18 m2, and the monthly cost is £324 + VAT, with a minimum commitment of 30

The historic Round Tower played host to the exhibition, ‘Circles, Cycles and Cylinders’ over the past weekend. The exhibition showcased a variety of mediums, including ceramics, painting, weaving, printmaking, and the mesmerizing art of ebru water marbling. Each artist brought their unique perspective to the theme, resulting in a captivating and well-curated display. Among the

At the start of July we say goodbye to Hotwall’s longest-standing artists Lizzie Cornelius, Alice Hume, James Mouland, Karl Rudziak and the Fire Monkey collective as their tenancies come to an end. Hotwalls Studios was established to provide subsidised studio spaces for artists and makers to grow their creative businesses. The length of our tenancies

The Round Tower has bid farewell to yet another highly successful solo exhibition by the resident artist Lizzie, known for her distinctive brand, “icanseethesea.” Over the course of the weekend, 469 visitors were warmly welcomed into Lizzie’s vibrant world of art. Lizzie’s art is a delightful fusion of graphic design, bold compositions, and meticulous hand-painted

Hotwalls Studios is set to unveil an enchanting new exhibition from 23 June until 25 June. Located within the historic Round Tower, the exhibition promises to be a remarkable showcase of talent, featuring a diverse range of art forms, including ceramics, printmaking, textiles, and painting. Hotwalls Studios has carefully curated an exhibition that celebrates the

Katie Munro, a talented fine artist and illustrator based in Studio 11, is currently embarking on an exciting artistic venture as an artist in residence at Southsea Castle. This opportunity arose as essential maintenance work is being carried out on her Hotwalls Studio in Old Portsmouth, providing her with a fresh creative space to delve

Hotwalls Studios recently concluded a fantastic exhibition, titled “A Hotwalls Retrospective,” which marked the culmination of artist Karl Rudziak’s tenancy at the studios. Curated by the artist himself, this captivating exhibition offered visitors a unique opportunity to witness the evolution of Rudziak’s work over the past seven years. As the weekend unfolded, the Round Tower

At the end of May, Hotwalls Studios watched two resident artists, Hollie and Alice, as they embarked on their second collaborative project, ‘Sky and Earth: Foraging and Growing’. Their initial collaboration in September had been met with fantastic feedback, combining weaving and ceramics to produce pieces inspired by nature and crafted from organic materials. Building