CHAMPIONING CREATIVITY TO ENHANCE PEOPLES LIVES
YOU'VE ARRIVED AT THE CREATIVE & CULTURAL HEART OF MEDWAY. CREATIVITY LIVES HERE!
An update from The Halpern Charitable Foundation:
The Conservancy Building, High Street, Rochester
Following careful consideration, the Trustees of the Halpern Charitable Foundation have taken the decision to place the Conservancy Building on the market for sale once necessary restoration works have been completed.
The Halpern Conservancy Building in Rochester has been closed since a fire in the kitchen on 30 April 2026. The effect has been felt by the many people who use the building: our artists who have studios; our gallery The Halpern Pop and the artists who had exhibitions booked; our digital classroom The Lightbox, the Nucleus Arts staff as well as our tenants Cafe Nucleus and their customers.
Fortunately the Medway Art Box has continued to operate as it is outside the building.
Digital Teen Art and Digital Draw are now at Nucleus Arts Centre, Chatham.
Any further questions please contact original@nucleusarts.co.uk
Did you know Nucleus Arts is a registered charity?
As part of the HALPERN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, we are committed to providing and enabling high-quality affordable and accessible creative opportunities to both creative professionals and the wider community
Our engagement groups rely on charitable grants and donations to remain sustainable. Please consider becoming a regular supporter
LOOKING FOR A CREATIVE SPACE TO CALL YOUR OWN?
Become part of our artistic family and rent your very own studio space. Whether you are a painter, illustrator, photographer, ceramicist, printmaker or jewellery designer, all are welcome at Nucleus Arts.
WHO WE ARE
The Halpern Charitable Foundation exists to inspire and transform the lives of the broad and diverse audiences of people and communities in Medway and Kent.
WHAT WE DO
“Craft and creativity are powerful tools to relieve the stress and pressure of the otherwise hectic lives that we lead”. From creative on-site workshops to community outreach, we aim to bring creativity to all.
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OUR LOCATIONS
NUCLEUS ART CENTRE
272 High Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4BP
HALPERN CONSERVANCY
15a High Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1PY
CREATIVE RIVERSIDE HUB
13 Military Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4JG
THE LANGTON STUDIOS
35a High St, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 7HS
Nucleus Arts Office Opening Times
Monday to Friday - 10am to 5pm
Saturday - 10am to 4pm
Sunday - Closed