Create London commissions art and architecture in the public realm.  

Warm Shores (2022). Photography by Sean Pollock

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