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WHAT WE DID

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.

SPACES

We provided spaces for film and photographic shoots, as well as conferences and product launches. We worked with artists through our creative programme and time bank to offer low-cost or free space.

Projects

We hosted events and projects in the spaces we managed, covering the spectrum of visual and performing arts. We offered a regular programme of workshops and managed projects outside our spaces.

Services

We provided commercial services to landlords, local authorities and other parties that breathed new life into spaces and created unique experiences.

At a Glance

PUBLIC EVENTS

A programme of artistic events  throughout the year curated by Deen Atger. 

WORKSHOPS

TIME BANK

Our time bank allowed people to access our services in exchange for their skills, rather than money.

STUNNING LOCATIONS

Competitively priced London locations. We worked with partners to offer a broad range of services to clients.

13 YEARS IN NUMBERS


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ARTISTS SUPPORTED
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OUR TEAM

Get in touch

Closure Enquiries
director@uglyduck.org.uk

Hiring Tanner Street: hello@4749studios.com

Deen Atger

(Art, Press and Creative Projects)

Katy Darling
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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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