A welcoming home for creativity in the north west. Because better things happen when we work together.
The Artistry House is a creative home designed to foster artistic excellence and collaboration. It brings together artists, designers, and creative professionals in an inspiring environment where ideas can thrive. The purpose of The Artistry House is to elevate the value of art and creativity, support innovation, and provide a space where talent can flourish through collaboration, exhibitions, and community-driven projects.
THE PEOPLE
Andy Walmsley
Andy has been in creative studios since he broke out of school at 16, and has been an active part of Lancashire’s creative community for almost as long.
From guest lecturing at the local university to various initiatives with the Design Council, he’s also the Creative Director and Owner of Wash Studio, as well as one of the Artistry House’s very own artists and co-founders.
Lynsey Thompson
Lynsey co-founded The Artistry House in 2017 as a creative hub in Lancashire—a space designed to inspire, collaborate, and bring together talent from across the arts and creative industries.
With a background in design and branding, and over 22 years in the creative industries, I’ve seen firsthand how the right environment can fuel big ideas.
The Artistry House proves that world-class creativity can thrive outside major cities, championing Lancashire’s rich artistic and cultural scene.
WASH STUDIO
Wash is our in house design studio - a close-knit team of four creative thinkers and strategists, united by our passion for brand positioning, identity, multi-channel communications, film, digital, spatial design, and events.
Our collective experience, backed by a talented network of collaborators, allows us to bring a diverse range of skills and expertise to every project.
Together, we create meaningful experiences that breathe life into spaces, shape environments, and forge strong connections with the people who inhabit them.
ABOUT THE HOUSE
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SPACE HIRE
With studios and meeting spaces, it’s a workplace in the heart of Preston. But it’s more than a space for hire, a box to put people in while they work. It’s a home for inspiration and art – a space full of light and life, and the centre of our creative community.
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PLACE PROJECTS
Our house is more than just a workspace—it’s a hub for big ideas, innovation, and creativity, shaped around people and place. From strategy through to design, we curate creative projects that places to life.
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CREATIVE EVENTS
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world.
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ART BUREAU
Working building, full of creative people, it’s far from any standard gallery. Yet it’s also open to a creative community, not a private vault for private collections. For events, launches and showings, the doors to the Artistry House are open, putting art where it belongs – on display at home.