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ANNOUNCEMENT
WE ARE NOW CLOSED

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.

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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

Ugly Duck’s ground floors HUB and GARAGE are both fully accessible. The access route for wheelchair users is via the car park into the Garage. We have one fully accessible toilet. All toilets are gender neutral. There are benches and chairs accessible in the space to sit down. If you need us to help facilitate your visit to Ugly Duck please contact us at general@uglyduck.org.uk and we will do our best to help you to plan your visit. Ugly Duck is run by queer and queer “friendly” staff. All of us have basic training in inclusivity and accessibility.
MISSION

Ugly Duck was a London-based arts organisation that supported under-represented voices and emerging artists.

Established in August 2012, its programme enabled makers, community groups, professionals, and the public to come together around unique cultural experiences and curated events.

Registered company: 08172025
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