TAO Leytonstone
Following on from The Art Organisation's
attempt to secure the use of 491 Grove Green Road from Transport
for London, The Art Organisation approached the landlord
of its neighbouring property, 483.
This building was not only in similar state but required
serious restoration, refurbishment and decoration. Through
the registered status of The Art Organisation Limited, we
agreed a tenancy of will, with a peppercorn rent, with the
landlord and have since established the premises as studio
space for several of our members. All the bedrooms, the
kitchen and the bathroom have been cleaned, repaired and,
in some cases, redesigned. The garden has been cleared of
the excess of rubbish following the construction of the
M11 link road. The ground floor which has served as a workshop
and storage to resident members is still in need of more
serious refurbishment though it is a vast improvement on
its original state when we took possession.
Our relationship with the landlord continues and recently
we have began to discuss The Art Organisation obtaining
a tenancy of 485 Grove Green Road, a property that needs
serious construction to make it habitable.
The activities of the local community still continue in 491 Gallery.
for more information on events in Leytonstone
http://www.491gallery.com
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