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Art Yard Makers Studio

A permanent area of the hotel, dedicated to all things craft. Art Yard Studio is a creative space that provides a home to emerging artists, located next to our restaurant Art Yard Bar & Kitchen, guests and passers-by are encouraged to pop in and watch artists practice their creative expertise. 

Lyra Morgan | Current Artist-in-Residence Past Artists in residence

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A home to emerging artists
The studio is run in collaboration with Contemporary Collective, who champion up-and-coming creatives, to bring an ever-changing programme of makers in residence. Residencies are typically two months, during which time the artists use the space to develop their creative process, showcase their work, as well as hosting a range of workshops.
Watch the artists at work
Art Yard Maker’s Studio has an open-house policy, so if you‘re visiting our neighbourhood’s major art galleries, Southbank Centre, Tate Modern or Hayward Gallery why not stop by to see an artist at work.

Current artist in residence

We are delighted to welcome British painter Lyra Morgan as our Autumn Artist-in-Residence. From late August to early October, Lyra will transform the Makers Studio at Bankside Hotel into a vibrant, meditative space with her residency concept, Be Still in Flow — a celebration of water’s beauty, energy, and timeless cycle.

Visit Lyra in our Makers Studio from 27th August – 5th October 2025

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Past artists in residence

Our curators Contemporary Collective bring a unique selection of creatives to the studio, covering a wide range of disciplines including: design, painting, sculpture, film, drawing, printmaking, installation, new media and photography. Meet the creatives that have called our studio home.

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LYRA MORGAN
Artist-in-Residence
27th August - 5th October 2025