Ada Street Gallery

Ada Street Gallery is a small gallery space, moments from the picturesque Broadway Market, although the gallery is in a rather unsightly industrial estate.
There are two units that can be rented out either individually or together, for the purpose of exhibiting local artists, as a project space, photography or film location, or an event space. The location, and proximity to Vyner Street (the heart of the East London art scene) means Ada is suitable for all of the above.
A friend of mine had a show here recently, and it’s a really nice space in a wonderful East End location. It is suitable for professional and up and coming artists to use, and their private views are always good fun.

Ada gallery is a small gallery just off Broadway Market in Hackney. There are two spaces which can be hired together or individually.
The upstairs is fairly small but has a projection room and big windows so the space has lots of natural light.
Downstairs is much larger than upstairs and with its exposed brick walls and bare concrete floor, it has more of a rough feel to it.
I’ve seen some good shows there, and the private views can be busy, especially in the summer when it turns into a bit of a party along with the locals. The artists who rent the space can show whatever they want, so the exhibitions are varied, up and coming artists, first year students and professionals intermix.
It may not have the professional feel of some of the more well known east end galleries, but sometimes the shows put on by struggling art students can be more interesting anyway.
If it’s not your cup of tea, find out when the private view is and drop by for the free booze!