How to get involved
We are looking to raise funds for the relaunch through credit which can be used against future artwork purchases.
The credit can be redeemed against up to 50% of the total cost of an acquisition from the gallery, for example, £1000 support now can be used against a £2000 artwork. Or split across multiple works.
Suggested donations:
£1000
£3000
£5000
or whatever you can
With your support we can continue the Castor journey into our second decade in a high impact / low cost way for the next generation of artists.
If you’d like to get involved in our next chapter you can speak to me (Andy) by emailing info@castor.gallery or calling on +44 7752 013 933
‘I’ve missed curating and worry for the next generation of artists with the loss of so many young galleries. Whilst the art world was over-saturated, we need to continue to offer young artists a chance and champion the overlooked, in an authentic and ethical way.
I want to bring Castor back, learning from our 10 years and relaunch with a leaner model.
For this I need your help.’
A Return
Help us relaunch the gallery in 2026
Ten years. 78 shows. Debut solo exhibitions given to artists who are now showing internationally.
Castor is relaunching with a leaner model built for these times — and with a group of founding collectors at its centre.
Andy Wicks
Founder & Director
A well-loved gallery returning with purpose.
(We never stopped, we just took some time out)
The idea
Having expanded over the years we want to come back lean. After some time out, re-energising, watching on from afar we know our purpose and want to continue to do what we do best. Giving artists stand-out exhibitions at an important stage of their careers. Focused, supportive and generous.
Whilst it’s a difficult time for all at the moment, we believe we can make a difference. A gallery run with low overheads, making exhibitions which matter, working closely with artists to present their ideas in the best light.
Founded in 2016, Castor has spent a decade presenting emerging artists and overlooked estates across London. From our humble beginnings in a New Cross basement in 2016, to 6 years at the heart of the Deptford gallery scene before moving to Central London.
Artists given early solo exhibition at Castor include Lindsey Mendick, Rafal Zajko, Nana Wolke and many others who have since gone on to significant international careers.
We plan to relaunch in St Leonards on Sea (/Hastings), Sussex with an agile approach. A bustling creative community full of artists, musicians, actors.
With cheaper rent, good access to space and the ability to relaunch the gallery as the centre of an already exciting area amongst a number of artist run spaces and public galleries. As well as some brilliant restaurants and bars.
We plan to run a high quality programme locally whilst exploring opportunities to do one off exhibitions in London and further afield.
Neighbouring institutions & art spaces
The Hastings Contemporary
De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill
Towner, Eastbourne
Amici Studio, Hastings
& numerous artist-lead spaces
