The programme values participation, discussion and knowledge sharing. Proposals need not be fully developed but must suit the gallery and explain the audience experience.
Incentives
GBP 300 artist fee per event.
Curatorial and practical support, promotion and inclusion in the 2027 programme.
Eligibility
Open to early-career creatives in visual art, performance, music, film, writing, design and socially engaged practice.
Previous public-programme experience is not required; the event must fit within two hours.
Fees
No application fee; production must remain feasible within available resources beyond the GBP 300 fee.
Key dates
Deadline: 13 September 2026 at 11:59 pm; events take place in London in 2027.
Application materials
Online form covering the concept, why it matters, participation and audience outcomes.
Additional notes
The programme selects developable ideas and participation methods rather than finished works.
Application advice
Write audience participation as a clear sequence.
Align the theme, format and two-hour delivery limit.
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