Old School Studios, a new meanwhile arts space, opens this May as part of Artists Open Houses 2026 in Brighton. Developed by Artcore Brighton, the project transforms the former Brighton Waldorf school into working studios and an exhibition site, featuring over 50 artists working across sculpture, painting, photography, printmaking, textiles, ceramics, jewellery, and moving image. Co-founded with Mutoid Waste Company and Glastonbury Art Director Alex Wright (aka Wreckage), the space includes pop-up performances, workshops, and food from Lost Pier and La Cantina.
This project matters because it demonstrates how disused buildings can be temporarily reimagined for cultural use, providing affordable studio space and public access to contemporary art in a community setting. By activating a former school as a meanwhile arts space, Old School Studios supports local artists, fosters public engagement, and offers a model for adaptive reuse of vacant properties to strengthen the cultural fabric of Brighton.