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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 politically 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

We are a London based arts organisation supporting underrepresented voices and emerging artists. 

WHAT'S ON

We host events and projects in the spaces we manage, covering the spectrum of visual and performing arts. We offer a regular programme of workshops and manage projects outside our spaces.

PARTICIPATE

Working with a network of high-calibre creatives we run a year-round programme of public events. With a focus on multidisciplinary art, new media and events that advocate for social change.

SPACES

We manage stunning buildings on behalf of landlords, available for rent to the film and events industries. All profits from hires go towards supporting artistic and community activities.                   

CONTACT

Whether you’re interested in us managing a building, creating an uplifting outdoor project, if you’d like to hire a space, or if you just like coffee, we’re always up for chatting.                                                               

Building MANAGEMENT

Ugly Duck works with landlords, developers and charitable trusts to pump life back into empty buildings.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming creative events taking place in our spaces.
Curated by Ugly Duck.

Our Clients

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@darkcyan-fox-633582.hostingersite.com 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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