What?

The Outsiders Arts Club is a quarterly event in London for people who want to buy some great, affordable pieces from emerging artists and have a good time while doing so.

Our next night - our first anniversary! - will take place on November 24 at the Handbag Factory in Vauxhall, from 6pm til 8.30pm. The tickets will be on sale soon.

There will free wine, a 10-minute talk from a very special speaker we’ll reveal nearer the date, followed by what we call a “no stupid questions Q&A”.

On the walls will be over 50 paintings and drawings from around 20 excellent up-and-coming artists, and they will cost between £200 and £500. They will all available to buy on the night.

Why?

We decided to launch the OAC because we wanted to bring a slice of the art world to people who would like to have more of an interest in it but aren’t sure where to start. We think art is great and should be for everyone, but recognise that the industry, as it is, can often be quite unwelcoming.

We wanted to create a fun, relaxed space where people can have a drink, listen to a short, interesting talk from an expert, ask them some questions, and hopefully start their own collection.

Who?

The OAC is the brainchild of Marie Le Conte, a journalist, writer, and occasional events organiser. She has been working on this project with Michael Martins and Anastasia Mina, who run Piece, an art company.

Can I come?

Please do! Our next edition will be on November 24. The tickets will be on sale soon.

Can I see some of the art first?

Sure! Below are some of the pieces we’ve sold before, and if you follow us on Instagram, you’ll get a preview of the works we’re planning to sell before each event. You can also keep in touch with us by subscribing to our newsletter. We promise we won’t spam you with anything boring.

I’m an artist - can I send you my art?

Please don’t! We’re not doing submissions at all at the moment, but we’ll let you know if that ever changes.

Can I know who the artists are?

Nope! We’re very committed to being an in-person event. You’ll simply have to turn up and find out.

Can I read about you anywhere?

That you can! We’ve been featured in the Financial Times, the Londonist, the Maxwell Museums newsletter and the New World newspaper. Our founder was also interviewed on Radio 4’s Front Row, if you’d like to listen instead.

Any other questions?

You can email us on info@outsidersartsclub.com!

Any pictures from past events?

Sure! Just have a look below at what Joe Gowdridge saw when he joined us in June.