Camden Art Centre Secures 99-Year Tenure at Current Location in London
The famed Camden Art Centre in London has secured a long-term lease on its current premises, ensuring its continued presence in the capital for the foreseeable future. The organisation announced Tuesday that it successfully raised the £1.9 million needed to secure the 99-year lease, having previously faced a deadline for renewal in 2027.
The Camden Art Centre has built a reputation for progressive programming. Highlights include mounting a Hilma af Klint exhibition in 2006, more than a decade ahead of the Guggenheim Museum's renowned retrospective, and recently hosting Jesse Darling, who went on to win the 2023 Turner Prize following his show at the Camden centre.
In addition, the institution has showcased work by artists such as Allison Katz, who appeared at the Venice Biennale, and Julien Creuzet, who represented France at the same event. Mohammed Sami, currently on the shortlist for the Turner Prize, is another notable figure to have graced the centre's walls.
The fundraising campaign was led by Martin Clark, the centre's deputy director, and Guy Halamish, chairman of the board. Support came from numerous artistic luminaries, including Kara Walker and Alvaro Barrington, who contributed to the £1.9 million raised.
In a statement, Clark expressed delight at the achievement: "This remarkable milestone provides crucial financial resilience for our charity, following significant cuts to our public funding. As we celebrate our 60th anniversary, I can think of no better way to honour our past and look forward confidently to the future."
- The Camden Art Centre, known for its progressive programming, will remain in London for the long term, securing a 99-year lease.
- The centre's past exhibitions include a Hilma af Klint show in 2006, more than a decade before the Guggenheim Museum's retrospective, and the recent display of Turner Prize winner Jesse Darling.
- The Venice Biennale has showcased work by artists like Allison Katz and Julien Creuzet, who were previously featured at the Camden Art Centre.
- Mohammed Sami, a Turner Prize shortlist contender, and numerous artistic luminaries such as Kara Walker and Alvaro Barrington, contributed to the £1.9 million raised during the fundraising campaign.
