



What started as a temporary project grew into something much larger, a home for experimental, interdisciplinary, and socially engaged work. From day one, we set out to create space for underrepresented voices, urgent ideas, and creative risk-taking. Thanks to the artists, audiences, and communities who brought it to life, that vision became a reality.
Ugly Duck was never just about the building. It was about what happened inside it: moments of joy, vulnerability, connections, and transformations.
ABOUT US
From 2012 to 2025 Ugly Duck was a London based arts organisation supporting underrepresented voices and emerging artists.
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We hosted events and projects in the spaces covering the spectrum of visual and performing arts. We offered a regular programme of workshops and we involved in international partnerships.
SPACES
We manages stunning buildings – Profits from hires went towards supporting artistic and community activities.
CONTACT
Ugly Duck Closure enquiries: director@uglyduck.org.uk Hiring Tanner Street: hello@4749studios.com Rehearsal Space with chisenhale: spacehire@chisenhaledancespace.co.uk Art projects & @disturbance: Deen Atger deen.atger@gmail.com Katy Darling : Linkedin