History of Wimbledon Art Studios Wimbledon Art Studios was established in early 1993, it was primarily a working paper warehouse and started with a few artists studios alongside the paper business. The industrial estate providing an urban backdrop to the studios. In the early days of the studios there were about 6 artists, which has in 11 years, evolved into over 100 studios with over 120 artists. The beauty of having working artists Studios in the warehouse is that there is such good natural light from the vast glass roof upstairs. Wimbledon Art Studios is a working art community with many of London's established artists brushing shoulders with emerging talent fresh from art college creating a dynamic working environment. It is within this unique atmosphere that the studios thrive and has become vibrant hub of Contemporary Art in London. Twice a year the studios opens its doors for a four day Open Studios Show where the public are invited in to look around the studios and buy directly from the artists in their own studios. This has now become a successful event attracting more than 5,000 visitors each year. Wimbledon Art Studios is now believed to be the largest studios in the UK.