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Peckham Space is London’s newest purpose-built public gallery dedicated to commissioning location-specific artworks made in partnership with community groups. It is a visual arts organisation that is part of Camberwell College of Arts, University of the Arts London located on Peckham Square , London SE15. The artistic programme is dedicated to working with established artists who engage in the public realm through the production of new artworks. Since opening in June 2010 the gallery has established ongoing partnerships with community groups including local residents, schools and other youth provision with the aim of developing an arts programme that is relevant to it’s locale as well as international audiences. The permanent venue, designed by opened in June 2010.

Peckham Space commissions new multi-media, location-specific projects that aim to connect art, people and place through creative experience. Committed to working with local residents, established and emerging artists and University of the Arts London alumni as well as local schools, community groups and cultural producers, there will be a rolling programme of collaborative commissions that respond to the neighbourhood and surroundings. These will be augmented by a complementary programme of talks, public events and new media/online content.

Artistic Programme
The artistic programme has been curated by gallery Director Emily Druiff, with the aim to support social practice as well as promote it as a key aspect to student learning across University of the Arts London. The programme commissions’ three artists per year to deliver new work made in collaboration with established community partnerships including residents, schools and young people of Peckham. The aims of the artistic programme are:
 * To deliver high quality and accessible contemporary art within the context of Peckham.
 * To work with artists who prioritise engagement and social relevance as an integral part of their practice.
 * To provide UAL students and young people and residents of Peckham with direct contact to artists and positive creative and educational experiences.

History
Peckham Space is an arts initiative developed by Camberwell College of Arts, University of the Arts London and funded by the Higher Education Innovation Fund (HEIF), Southwark Council and Arts Council England. Peckham Space opened in Peckham Square on Saturday 12 June 2010. Peckham Space has been delivering collaborative arts projects since June 2008.

Natalie Brett, Dean of Camberwell College of Arts at the time of opening said: “Peckham Space is a unique development for the area and an exciting partnership between Camberwell College of Arts and Southwark Council. It’s a great opportunity for the college to further develop its activities within the borough supporting an exciting creative corner focussed on Peckham Square, and has the potential to be an internationally recognised venue for creative and innovative projects”.

Deborah Collins, Head of Community Law and Governance for Southwark Council, said: “Peckham Space is an accessible base that further encourages artistic excellence across a locality already rich in creativity. Key elements like Camberwell College of Arts and the dynamic cultural traditions of local migrant communities all contribute to cultural expression in Peckham, as well as feed the area’s developing cultural industries”.

Moira Sinclair, Executive Director of Arts Council of England, said: “The arts are continually evolving and finding new ways to entertain, engage and inspire people of all ages. Through its arts programme, Peckham Space has been committed to working with local people on innovative and exciting arts projects – providing a creative hub at the heart of Peckham”.

acted as architect, structural engineer and interior designers for the new Peckham Space venue whilst jointly delivering the project with the estates team from the University of the Arts London.

Staff
Director. Emily Druiff has worked at Peckham Space as Director since 2007, leading on the capital build and opening of the new gallery on Peckham Square. Since her appointment, the artistic programme has reflected her curatorial interest in artworks that engage directly with the public realm through their process of production. The programme continues to deliver three new commissions per year that work with local residents and young people in the area. In 2013 she has implemented a Social Practice Network across UAL with the aim to increase student experience in this field of artwork.

Gallery Assistant Sarah has worked at Peckham Space since 2009 leading on marketing and managing the media profile of the programme. Highlights include coverage across the BBC, national broadsheets, arts publications and online, with Peckham Space most recently featuring the Peace Wall on BBC Breakfast television, in the Guardian G2 and Time Out London. She has developed and manages close relationships with local media and organisations. Since the venue launched in 2010 she has been responsible for gallery management.

Alongside these staff members, Peckham Space holds 2 gallery assistant internship positions every 6 months and a full time weekend manager position.

Commissioned Artists
David Blandy. Barby Asante. Sonia Boyce Lottie Child Gayle Chong Kwan Clegg & Guttmann David Cotterrell Garudio Studiage Rachael House Ana Laura López de la Torre Nikolaj Bendix Skyum Larsen Harold Offeh Manu Luksch The People Speak Jessica Voorsanger Neal White

Project Partners
Leaders of Tomorrow Harris Academy @ Peckham North Peckham Area Stakeholders Group Visual & Performing Arts, Southwark Youth Services Arts Council England

Affiliations
Camberwell College of Arts South London Art Map Southwark Council

External Links / Further Reading

 * Peckham Space website
 * Camberwell College of Arts website
 * University of the Arts London website
 * Arts London News: Construction on Peckham Space underway
 * Art Rabbit: Peckham Space