R Space’s ambition is to increase access, understanding and enjoyment of contemporary visual arts, crafts, design and other related arts activities. It collaborates with a diverse range of excellent and challenging artists, makers and designers working in different media, providing audiences from a wide range of educational, social and cultural backgrounds with different points of access to the arts.

Mission

• To exhibit the work of artists and makers who explore Materials, Messages and Methods of production of work that has meaning in its quality.

• Displaying work which considers what artists use, why they use it and how they present its outcome.

• Creating an open and welcoming environment that invites visitors to think and talk about the arts.

• Providing an inclusive space to meet, network and participate in exhibitions and workshops.

• Platforming visual arts and craft for purchase.

• Championing early career and established artists through commissions and exhibitions.

Values

• R-Space’s values is are in creating a welcoming, pro-active space, creating valuable and fulfilling creative, cultural experiences for all.

• R-Space’s Values promote Professionalism, Friendliness, Integrity, Innovation and Collaboration.

You can read about the history of the Linen Rooms here