SET is thrilled to announce the opening of SET Vauxhall, a 140,000 sqft artist centre at Camelford House on the Thames. The centre offers 250+ affordable studios for over 600 artists, alongside exhibition spaces, project areas, a café, and communal spaces.
Guided by SET's values, SET Vauxhall will encourage community, collaboration, experimentation and activism.
Studios are some of the most affordable in Central London, priced at £1.60 per sqft PCM inclusive of rates, utilities, and Wi-Fi, with spaces from 100–900 sq ft and prices starting at just £170 PCM.
Why early members matter
SET Vauxhall is bigger and higher spec than any of our previous sites, so costs are higher. Renting a studio now helps fund the phased build, cover early running costs, and helps keep SET independent, ensuring we can continue to provide genuinely affordable, inclusive, and accessible spaces for artists and communities. Early members also help shape the culture, programming, and shared spaces from day one.
Who we’re inviting
While artists from across London are welcome to apply, we aim to reserve half of all studios are reserved for local artists, collectives, and community groups based in Lambeth, Southwark, Wandsworth, and Westminster. This way, we can ensure the centre remains rooted in its surrounding communities, serving local creative needs while building on our London-wide family of SET members.
Please note: existing members from previously closed sites will be prioritised to keep our community together and provide stability and continuity.
Practical info
- Open-faced studios with internal walls installed initially; doors, partitions, and shared facilities added floor by floor
- Floors are secure and accessible only to members
- Certain practices are not permitted: public events, hot works, live/amplified music without soundproofing, spray painting, tattooing, beauticians, or client-facing commercial activities
- Studios are first-come, first served, with guaranteed workspace until 2028 (some expectations due to lease agreement).
Step-by-step guide to renting a studio
- Book a studio viewing here.
- Have a short chat with a studio manager to answer questions and confirm eligibility – applicable to all non-existing SET studio members
- Attend the tour and note your top three studio preferences
- Pay first month’s rent plus deposit on the spot**
- Collect keys and welcome pack
- Move in immediately
**We don’t usually ask for payment upfront, but for SET Vauxhall this helps us fund the build and get the space ready for everyone.**
More information
Read our FAQs: https://setspace.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/FAQs-for-SET-Vauxhall-2025.pdf
Learn more about SET Vauxhall: https://setspace.uk/the-set-community-has-a-new-home-introducing-set-vauxhall/
Share the opportunity
Know an artist or collective who might be interested? Please share this page. Early members are the heart of SET Vauxhall and help keep the centre affordable, accessible, and artist- and community-led.