Artist Open Call: £10,000 Supergraphics Commission at Marlborough Sports Garden, London

Eligibility

Connection to Southwark encouraged, not required; large outdoor surface experience valued.

Artist Open Call: £10,000 Supergraphics Commission at Marlborough Sports Garden, London Commission | Promoted just added Updated: 28 October 2026 Commission | Promoted just added Artist Open Call: £10,000 Supergraphics Commission at Marlborough Sports Garden, London Updated: 28 October 2026 Bankside Open Spaces Trust is seeking an artist or designer to create bold, imaginative public artwork as part of the redevelopment of Marlborough Sports Garden in Southwark, London. The commission will transform basketball courts, hoardings, shipping containers and other architectural features, celebrating the site's identity as a vibrant, inclusive space for sport, play and community life. Who can apply: - The commission is open to emerging and established artists and designers, particularly those working in public art, large-scale graphics, illustration, mural painting and surface design. - We particularly welcome applicants with experience of creating bold, site-specific artwork and engaging communities through collaborative design processes. - Artists with a connection to, or understanding of, Southwark and the surrounding area are encouraged to apply. No specific age, residency or nationality restrictions are stated. Applicants should be comfortable developing production-ready designs for large outdoor surfaces and collaborating with architects, community groups and project partners. What you get: - The selected artist will receive a £10,000 artist fee to develop and deliver a major public art commission at Marlborough Sports Garden in central London. - A separate £50,000 budget is allocated for fabrication and installation, supporting the realisation of the artwork at scale. - The commission offers opportunities to collaborate with Cullinan Studio architects, Bankside Open Spaces Trust and local communities through participatory co-design workshops. - The artist will gain experience delivering a high-profile, permanent public art project, with opportunities for professional networking, public exposure and promotion through BOST. Deadline 13 November 2026

Award

£10,000

Networking, public exposure and collaboration with architects and communities