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. 

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

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.

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