Co-creating a public artwork: creating ideas for public art

Join Croydon artist-led space Turf Projects and Turf studio artists for a creative workshop to gather early ideas for public artwork and public space for a new development at Ruskin Square.

Together, we’ll look at the space and its surroundings, and then use simple creative prompts and layered drawing methods to imagine what public art here could be like.

What local stories, memories & functions could be incorporated into it? How might the artwork feel like part of the landscape and uses of the future space? Where could it be located? What could it be made of?

You don’t need to be an artist to take part! We’re especially keen to hear from local residents, nearby workers, young people, community groups and anyone with a connection to this space and Croydon.

This is an early-stage workshop to gather ideas. The ideas shared will become a short concept document for the development’s project team, grounding future public art proposals in local voices & needs. You’ll also get to learn about the process and timeline of developing work like this!

Free to attend. All materials provided.

MEET AT: 10am, Mr Tinto’s coffee stand, at the end of Caithness Walk, to walk 2 minutes to Lansdowne Road open air car park. whatthreewords location: ///coherent.civil.reward

Run in collaboration with Stanhope and Shedkm.

KEY ACCESS INFO:

1. This workshop is outdoors, please dress appropriately for the weather!
2. The workshop involves standing for some time as there isn’t seating on site, though there is seating nearby.
3. To help us support you best, please let us know if you have any access needs when booking.

WORKSHOP CODE:

Turf aims to be a space where all are welcomed & respected. We ask all attendees to align with this spirit when booking and support us in creating a welcoming & collaborative atmosphere together. We ask that everyone is;

1. Kind and respectful in our language and behaviour towards others. Turf is a space which is anti racism, sexism, homophobia and ableism.
2. Considerate of others’ time; allowing others room to speak & engage.
3. Respectful of the space itself as belonging to many people, treating the space & objects with care.
4. Around 30% of people booking free tickets don’t turn up! Our free tickets are limited and in high demand. Every person who doesn’t turn up means someone else can’t attend, so please let us know if you can’t make it to free up a space. If you don’t attend twice or more without letting us know, you may be restricted from booking again.