East London Arts
East London Arts
About us
Welcome to East London Arts, where creativity thrives, and collaboration encourages new ideas.
Deeply embedded in East London’s vibrant arts scene, we’re shaping the next generation of creative talent through carefully curated degrees, community initiatives and hands-on partnerships.
Our vision is to make art education more accessible, driving diversity, encouraging collaboration and strengthening innovation in east London and beyond.
Whether you're interested in studying a degree, pursuing a creative career or exploring a passion, we're here to help bring your ideas to life. With opportunities to participate in shows, exhibitions, and projects, our doors are open to anyone ready to dive into the arts.
Our subject areas

Visual Arts
Dive into illustration, photography, graphic design and experimental media.
We blend tradition with innovation, offering hands-on studio experiences and cross-disciplinary learning.
Visual Arts courses

Architecture and Design
Shape the future of spaces through architecture and design, building meaningful structures and products from the ground up using both analogue and digital tools.
Architecture and Design courses

Fashion
Experiment with all elements of fashion, textile design, and sustainability.
Our network includes industry giants, preparing students to thrive in the global fashion arena whether you want to make it, write it or promote it.
Fashion courses

Performing Arts
Step into the spotlight with performing arts, blending music, drama, and dance.
Our professional studios and industry links prepare you for the stage.
Performing Arts courses

Media
Master the art of visual storytelling with cutting-edge equipment and facilities.
From filmmaking and social media to photography and games design, we connect creativity with technology.
Media courses

We Are East London: a creative network
Visit The SourceEast London Arts is more than a place of study - it's a community. Rooted in the heart of east London, our connections span from grassroots artists to major international institutions. We collaborate across industries to nurture talent, foster creativity, and shape the future of the arts.
Way Out East Gallery
The Way Out East Gallery opened in 2019, and expanded in 2022 as part of a £1m renovation at the School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering, the gallery showcases student and external work in regular exhibitions.
Way Out East aims to explore creativity to its fullest: without limitation.
The quality of the artists that we are helping to shape reflects the enviable standards of teaching offered by our state-of-the-art facilities and distinguished practitioners in UEL's Architecture and Design and Visual Arts subject areas.
The gallery is also the winner of the Outstanding Initiative in Community Cohesion at the East London Community Heroes 2023 award. The commendation recognises community organisations that bring people together from different ages and backgrounds together to tackle issues in the local area.

University of the Year 2025
for Teaching Quality in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide
