Create London commissions art and architecture in the public realm.

Create London commissions socially-engaged art, generous architecture and bold infrastructure that is woven into the fabric of everyday life. Our work is driven by a belief that transformative and radical ideas can derive from working long-term within local communities. We bring world-class cultural experiences to areas where it is least expected, providing inclusive moments for individuals to expand their imaginations, foster collective action and support thriving communities. You can find our latest projects here.
Create London is a national portfolio organisation. We are led by five key principles:
COMMUNITY COMES FIRST
Our projects draw on the knowledge, material culture and representation of local communities. No matter the delivery method, we promote and challenge the creative potential of – and relevance to – diverse communities.
GROUNDBREAKING PRACTICE WITH DEEP-ROOTED IMPACT
We work in areas facing multiple levels of deprivation as we believe world-class architecture and art can be woven into the fabric of everyday life and can be influenced and appreciated by people of all ages and backgrounds.
A NOMADIC ORGANISATION WITH ROOTS IN EAST LONDON
Working from a range of ‘homes’, we deliver high-impact cultural experiences and infrastructure in east London. Our agility allows us to experiment to support new artistic models and unique organisations.
CATALYSING SOCIAL & CLIMATE ACTIVISM
We are an entrepreneurial organisation that takes our carbon footprint seriously. Our work connects social and climate injustice in boroughs most vulnerable to climate change to provoke debate and action.
AN ADEPT CONNECTOR & TRANSPARENT COLLABORATOR
We operate within and beyond the arts ecology, bringing together diverse partners for mutual benefit, from private industries and governmental bodies to schools and grassroot groups.
Create London Team
Lou-Atessa Marcellin
Head of Strategic Operations
lou@createlondon.org
Marie Bak Mortensen
Director
marie@createlondon.org
Michaela Freeman
Curator – Programmes & Engagement
michaela@createlondon.org
Nadia Abatorab-Manikowska
Operations & Projects Coordinator
nadia@createlondon.org
Sarah Asher
Head of Development
saraha@createlondon.org
Victoria Norton
Marketing & Communications Manager (Maternity Leave)
victoria@createlondon.org
Board Members
Caroline McGinn
Chair
Editor at Large, Time Out Media
Louise O’Donnell
Treasurer
Sarah Mann
Nominations Committee
Creative Strategy Manager at JLR
Andreas Wesemann
Partner, Ashcombe Advisers LLP
Anna Rose Kerr
Councillor, LB Waltham Forest
David Hrankovic
Founder/Managing Director, D.H. office GmbH
Ilona Harris
Director, West Horsley Place Trust
Ingrid Petit
Head of Capital Programme, V&A
Lakmini Shah
Councillor, LB Newham
Sam Mathys
Councillor, LB Hackney
Simon Perry
Councillor, LB Barking and Dagenham
Siraaj Mitha
Head of Accelerate, Open City
Tina John
Director, Urban Sketch
