Lumen

Lumen are an amazing trio of artists who have crafted a really wonderful organisation. Working with them is always joyous and informative. One of the nicest things is that are no ego's to contend with and I get the impression they also like dealing with people who don't force their ego's on others.

I've been lucky enough to be involved in 4 different events through Lumen, there are have been a couple I've missed, but I absolutely trust their curatorial eye. They always put together very interesting shows.

I’ve been going to events at this unique exhibition space near Bethnal Green for over 4 years. A beautifully restored crypt, it provides instant atmosphere for emerging artists to share their work. Lumen have created a supportive environment for all sorts of creative events. A do-it-yourself setup, they are there to help along the way. I used the space for ten days and found them professional and quick to answer queries. Great experience.

I've only got the best accolades to speak about how professional everyone is, at Lumen. I think that often times, curators don't get enough thanks. Without them, where would we be? Stuck making art in isolation, surely. So, I want to thank the brilliant organisers, for I am extremely grateful that the exhibitions I contributed to, went without a hitch. And I'm thankful from the heart, that I was accepted to participate in them. Hope to work together again in the future.

Lumen are a fantastic advocate of the arts and sciences and where the two collide. They provide opportunities, inspiration and support for artists to make and show artwork. I have been fortunate enough to take part in a few of Lumen's numerous activities, including a residency in the Lake District which was a thoroughly rewarding experience. Can't recommend them highly enough.

I love this space! I've been to a number of incredible events and performances in the gallery and have really enjoyed the relaxed and open atmosphere that the collective uphold throughout all of their openings. This good natured spirit lead to me using the space for my own creative endeavours and the setup and communication from the team was perfect and very accommodating given my needs.
Also, the space just looks great!

Its a hidden treasure for sure!

If you are an artist looking to show your work, go elsewhere. This enterprise is completely unprofessional. The venue is situated beside a church. There is no signage anywhere to show there is an art 'gallery' inside (better make sure your marketing is first class!) The entrance, just near the church, is dirty and unloved and often frequented by the homeless community when they need to urinate. We paid £550 and a deposit of £100. No one was there to greet us when we arrived and we were informed by others using the building that we were supposed to man the reception to prevent intruders getting in. So yes, for your money you are also expected to become security guards for an entire building. The atmosphere from others in the building is hostile, they clearly don't like this 'gallery' being here. Very difficult for public to get good access. Cables were left in place that weren't meant to be there so we weren't able to lock the door to the 'gallery' for 2 days. So while we were responsible for the security of everyone else in the building, there was no consideration for ours. After set-up, some paint had been lifted from the floor and, although this could easily have been resolved with a quick lick of paint, they decided our £100 deposit should not be returned as a result. Avoid. Avoid. Avoid.

I really do love this place! Hard to come by somewhere that looks this cool, that's affordable and as accommodating in London.
We shot a music video here, with lots of props, crew and cast.
The space was perfect and looked amazing!
The communication from the team was brilliant.
Will definitely be coming back :)

Lumen studios is a hidden gem in the heart of Bethnal Green. Used the space for filming many times over the last few years. Great team, great space, highly recommended!