Desk Scheme Open Call

Nestled alongside the Study Room and LADA office, our subsidised desk space in our home in Bethnal Green welcomes artists, producers, curators, researchers and writers on a rolling basis. Since launching in 2017, our Desk Scheme has hosted a diverse mix of practitioners and helped build lasting local, national and international relationships and networks.

You can see the current and past Desk Scheme users here.

What you get

A comfortable, flexible desk space is available and includes the following benefits:

• access to LADA’s Study Room,
• Wi-Fi provision,
• heating,
• lift access and accessible toilet,
• access to printer and scanner,
• access to kitchen (with microwave, hob, kettle, other amenities),
• free tea and coffee supplies (B.Y.O. milk),
• use of LADA’s mailing address,
• access to LADA staff for advice and other support,
• networking with other artists, producers, curators, researchers and writers,
• first to hear about LADA events and activities,
• a 20% discount on any Unbound purchases.

You can find more information about our space here.

Subject to availability and timing, space may also be made available for meetings and gatherings. We do not offer landline telephone access.

Please note that this scheme is fully dedicated to supporting work that benefits the Live Art sector and/or experimental contemporary culture.

Access Information

The building is wheelchair accessible by lift and provides a wheelchair accessible ground-floor bathroom. All bathrooms are gender inclusive. There is no isolated quiet space inside, but there is a small quiet outdoor area. Some of the art on display in the space includes naked bodies. You can find more information and see photos of the space here. Should you have any particular access requirements, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to offer further support.