SoCro Art Space
Welcome to SoCro Art Gallery The SoCro Art Gallery is a vibrant and captivating art space where creativity knows no bounds. It offers a diverse collection of contemporary and traditional artworks that inspires and provokes thought. The gallery is dedicated to promoting emerging and established artists and provides a welcoming environment for art enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the beauty of visual expression.
About us
Inspire, connect and transform
At SoCro art, we believe in artistic diversity, a place to discover, honour and celebrate art in all its shapes and forms irrespective of background, age, gender or experience. Our aim is to provide a vibrant platform to nurture creativity and foster community engagement across South London, the Borough of Croydon, Surrey and Kent.
The Space
Versatile gallery space for your solo or group exhibitions
Located in South London, the SoCro Art Gallery forms part of the busy and successful Coach House Café. The gallery offers great visibility: the perfect blank canvas for the artwork and artists to shine. With its 33 square meter of walls, the space accommodates artwork of varying mediums and sizes, versatile enough to showcase your masterpieces just the way you like it.
Artists
The perfect space to unleash your inner creativity
If you would like to organise a solo or group exhibition at the SoCro Art Gallery, please send us an email to book your space. Gallery opening hours: 9.00-4.00pm (5pm in the summer), 7 days a week.
Why do we charge for wall space?
While we aim to provide exposure to your art and would love to offer walls for free, maintaining an exhibition space comes with costs and staff time to manage the rotating artwork. The rental fee ensures that we can continue to provide a professional setting for artists without taking a commission on sales.
Will my artwork sell here?
Showcasing your work is also a chance to build your audience by connecting with local buyers, grow your social media following, and gain commissions from people who discover your work here.
Most coffee shop customers are not art collectors actively seeking high end pieces, but many are open to spontaneous purchases to enhance their home. We would recommend a range of mid range prices for original paintings between £50 and £500, including lower range prices for smaller pieces including framed prints.
Weekly Wall Rental (starting from March 2025)
Rent an entire wall to showcase and promote your work. Walls are rented for a minimum of two weeks with no commission on sales. Rental period is Saturday to Friday with drop off and pick up time on Fridays between 5PM (4PM in the winter) and 7PM. Below prices are for 2 weeks showcase. Walls can be rented out for up to 4 weeks by the same artist. A 10% discount to apply for the rental of more than two zones and 20% discount to book the entire space. Wall sizes are approximate.
- Zone 1: £55, wall next to the drink fridges. L: 2.677m x H: 1.855m = 4.96m2
- Zone 2: £45, wall above the chimney. L: 2.379m x H: 1.559m = 3.70m2
- Zone 3: £65, large back wall. L: 6.691m x H: 1.996m with 3x windows (0.783m x 0.9m each). Wall space only L: 1.557m + L: 0.766m + L: 0.766m x H: 1.996m = 8.16m2
- Zone 4: £40, wall opposite the shelving unit. L: 1.471m x H: 1.996m = 2.93m2
- Zone 5: £45, small back wall. L: 1.612m x H: 1.899m. Above the door space: L: 0.8m x H: 0.990m
= 3.86m2 - Zone 6: £65, wall facing the chimney. L: 3.946m x H: 2.090m = 8.24m2. 1x painting can be hung on the door and above
- Zone 7: £35, both sides of the pillar. L: 1.094m x H: 1.998m = 2.18m2 (facing the back walls) + L: 0.657m x H: 1.931m =1.26m2 (facing food counters)
- Payment: Payments for wall rentals to be made upon receipt of email confirmation and must be made within 3 days upon receipt to secure your spot.
- Commission: No commission on sales
- Artwork specifications: Artists must specify any special hanging requirements, including oversized, heavy, or unusually shaped artwork, before booking to ensure the gallery can accommodate the piece. Artists are responsible for ensuring that all pieces are securely prepared for hanging, including a strong hanging thread at the back. This is to ensure all artworks are safely and professionally hung on our walls. Labels should be attached i.e. taped at the back of the artwork, clearly labelled with the artist's name, title of the work, medium and dimensions. The gallery reserves the right to decline artworks that cannot be safely displayed within the space.
- Marketing: Artists will be asked to participate in promotional activities such as social media. Artwork images may be used by the press and will be used to promote the exhibition and artists’ work via the SoCro Art platforms. By renting the gallery space, all creatives grants SoCro Art permission to use their name, artwork, likeness or comments for publicity purposes without payment or additional consideration. While SoCro Art Gallery will promote featuring creatives and their work on our Instagram account, artists are responsible for promoting their own artwork. Sharing your pieces across your own social media channels, networks, and communities will help maximise visibility and engagement. Even with a small budget, boosting your post is a great way to increase your reach with potential art enthusiasts. Bonne chance!
- Sales: Artists will be paid for their sales at the end of the rental period.
- Art Collection: Unsold artwork must be collected by the artist on Fridays between 5PM (4PM in the winter) and 7PM (please contact us for alternative collection time). Prior authorisation from the artists must be provided if someone else is collecting the artwork. Unclaimed artwork will be considered abandoned and may be disposed of or donated at the discretion of the gallery organisers.
- Private Opening: Private openings are available for an extra charge after 5PM, which can include drinks and food options. Artists are responsible for promoting their private opening night, though SoCro Art will support by sharing the event on our Instagram account to help spread the word. Contact us via email for more information.
- Liability: SoCro Art will take all reasonable care with submitted artwork; however, we are not responsible for any loss or damage during transit or the venue. At SoCro Art, we strive to provide artists with a seamless and inspiring exhibition experience. However, we are not liable for any delays or inability to fulfil obligations due to circumstances beyond our control, such as natural disasters, strikes, or unforeseen events. Additionally, the SoCro Art Gallery at Coach House Café operates in accordance with any Government or Local Authority regulations, which may impact exhibition arrangements. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility in such situations.
- Agreement: By exhibiting at the SoCro Art Gallery, artists agree to abide by the above terms and conditions.
