Awards and Bursaries
The Cockpit Arts / The Arts Society Award is currently open for applications
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Welcome to Cockpit Arts
Cockpit Arts is the UK’s only creative business incubator for craftspeople; providing tailored support for early stage and well established craft practices; showcasing London’s finest makers at twice-yearly Open Studios; two buildings housing studios in central and south London; award-winning social enterprise.
About Cockpit Arts
Cockpit Arts is an award winning social enterprise and the UK’s only business incubator for craftspeople.
NEWS: Opportunities for makers at Cockpit Arts 4th July 2019
Find out about the London Creative Network and the Cockpit Arts / The Arts Society Award currently open for applications
NEWS: Secret Postcard Sale - The Big Reveal! 27th June 2019
We'd like to extend a HUGE thank you to everyone who donated to our Secret Postcard Sale during Summer Open Studios - find out the makers behind the postcard-sized artworks.
NEWS: Cockpit Arts talk at New Designers 24th June 2019
Annie Warburton, CEO Cockpit Arts and Cockpit makers Leah Jensen and Darren Appiagyei discuss life as a craftsperson in London at New Designers on 27 June
Search for a Maker
Over 140 of the UK's finest makers are based at Cockpit Arts. Find out what they create and source beautifully made craft.
Apply for a place
If you're a talented maker and looking to grow your business you have come to the right place. Apply to Cockpit Arts today.
Makers’ Stories
Find out how we support craftspeople at different stages with our selection of makers' stories.
Creative Employment Programme
Cockpit's apprenticeship scheme gives young people skills to obtain work in a craft business.
