Still : Here – Exhibition by Kings Road Artists

The Hearth Gallery is delighted to present the Still : Here exhibition by artists currently residing at Kings Road Artist Studios. Located in Pontcanna, Cardiff, the studios have been a long-standing staple of the Cardiff arts community. Welcoming artists working in a variety of mediums, the space has encouraged connection-building and collaboration over the years.

It all began in 1996 when two graduates from Cardiff School of Art and Design were looking for studios. After a long search they came across an old industrial building with a rich history, which had started life as the laundry to a local hospital. The artists set about converting the top floor into 14 studios, one of which has since been renovated into a kitchen space where artists can now meet.

Artists’ Collectives, co-operatives and groups have a well-established position in art history. Artists have long been motivated to come together to share common issues, their work, highlight community matters or illuminate untold stories.

Artists’ studios and buildings offer more than simply a space to work. They also function as a hub for mutual support, as spaces for sharing skills and information, and critically as a platform to showcase work. The studio co-operative, often under its own management, aims to connect with the wider community and audiences. They are often a bed rock of creative ecosystems and communities – their importance can permeate a city.

Kings Road Artists represent a diverse, open and inclusive approach to the arts; we support and value all our members’ art practices and are fully engaged with the wider arts community in Cardiff and beyond. We have supported a large number of Cardiff artists over the years including those fresh out of art school, to those discovering their creative potential further into adulthood. We offer mentoring and support, as well as a platform for practices to flourish.