Founded in 2015 and situated in Margate’s former Woolworths building, The Margate School of Art provides arts education for all audiences: workshops and short courses, year-long programmes and a masters in fine art. We are guided by the principles of ‘Art, Society, Nature’, committed to collaboration, knowledge-sharing and creativity which is sustainable and socially engaged. 

Upstairs, we manage over 30 artists’ studios, with studio-holders working across fine art, design, film and more. Our gallery exhibitions show work by local artists and community groups as well as nationally and internationally recognised artists and designers. 

At The Margate School of Art we believe that art is capable of giving a voice to experiences that aren’t always heard or can’t be put into words. We work with communities in Margate and beyond to explore these experiences, promote dialogue and develop new skills and ideas.