The artsdepot is a multi-purpose cultural centre located in North Finchley, in the London borough of Barnet. It was officially opened on 23 October 2004 for the enjoyment and development of the arts in North London.

The venue comprises two main theatre spaces, The Pentland Theatre with 395 seats and a Studio Theatre with 158 seats. The building also contains dance and drama studios, a gallery space and a cafe. The programme of performances ranges from theatre, to live music, comedy, dance, visual art, spoken word and children's events.

artsdepot also runs a programme of an educational courses for children and adults. Outreach programmes also include working with local schools, artistic companies, other venues, and festivals.

The artsdepot was initially conceived in 1996 at the Barnet 2000 conference, which addressed what new and improved services the borough’s residents would like to see in Barnet at the new Millennium. What emerged from Barnet 2000 was a need for more professional arts facilities to supplement the facilities at the existing Bull Arts Centre in High Barnet, which was at that time the only professional, if small, arts centre in the borough.

Anita Chanda (formerly Anita Chanda Peace) is an artist, born in Lincoln, Lincolnshire of Indian parents. She grew up in India and was educated at Loreto Convent. When her family moved backed to England she studied Fine Art at the Putney School of Art, and Graphic Art at Sir John Cass College of Art, London (now a department of the London Metropolitan University). She has exhibited her paintings at the Academy of Fine Arts in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) and in galleries in London. She has lived and worked in many different countries as an artist and as a leadership and management trainer/coach. Her Indian roots are apparent in the vivid colours she uses. The blending of the old with the new mirrors her changing roles and cross-cultural life experiences.

Nehru Centre, London. In 1999 the Indian Council for Cultural Relations invited her to exhibit her paintings at the Nehru Centre of the High Commission of India in London. This one-person exhibition was opened by Lalit Mansingh, High Commissioner for India