Open Plan is a long term public art and education project which invites international and British artists to create artworks with and for the SLG’s close neighbours on Elmington, Pelican and Sceaux Gardens housing estates, along with a programme of events at the gallery.
Building on the gallery’s work with local residents over the past decade, Open Plan aims to further challenge notions of what culture can do and who can be involved in it. Each year on Pelican estate, two artists will produce ambitious original public artworks inviting residents to experience and participate in the production of the work.
Open Plan includes Art Block, a free space on Sceaux Gardens estate for local children and families to make things, be creative, and play. Art Block also hosts two artists’ commissions a year which visually transform the space.
On Elmington estate the SLG’s Art & Play team work with emerging artists to deliver free outdoor after-school activities on Wednesdays during term time.
At the heart of the Open Plan is a full-time gallery traineeship aimed at young people who are looking for alternatives to studying at university. The training programme offers a range of experience across the SLG’s operations whilst providing a focus on the work with artists and residents on the estates.
To find out more about Open Plan please contact Jack James, Residents’ Programme Manager jack@southlondongallery.org or call +44 20 7703 6120.
Open Plan is supported by Freelands Foundation, with additional funds from Southwark Council’s Youth and Play Grant Programme and other donors.
