Open Call: Alter Peckham– A Nomadic Exhibition at London Design Festival

Benefits for Selected Artists:

As part of SPIRA9's inaugural nomadic exhibition series, “Othering: Everything Then is Now – Alter Peckham”, selected artists will be invited to participate in a physical exhibition held at The Old Waiting Room at Peckham Rye Station—a historical Victorian architectural site located in the cultural heart of South London.

We are honoured to collaborate with partners such as the London Design Festival and Southwark Council to re-activate this cultural space through contemporary art, transforming it into a unique nomadic domain for exploring identity, space, and belonging during the week-long exhibition.

Key benefits include:

• Exhibition in a Culturally Significant Venue
  Your work will be exhibited in the atmospheric setting of the Old Waiting Room at Peckham Rye Station—a symbolic Victorian relic reimagined as a contemporary site for artistic experimentation and nomadic practice.

• Be the Official Partner of London Design Festival 2025
  The exhibition is an official partner project of the London Design Festival. Selected works will be featured on the festival’s official "Partner Programme," providing international visibility to a wide audience of professionals, institutions, and communities in the fields of art and design.

• Official Invitations and Letters of Recommendation
  All selected artists will receive an official invitation letter jointly issued by SPIRA9, London Design Festival, and Southwark Council, suitable for visa applications, artist residencies, or professional development programmes. For some artists, letters of recommendation may also be issued upon request.

• Artist Awards
  During the exhibition, several artist awards will be established, including the Curator's Choice Award, Critics' Choice Award, and Audience Choice Award, to recognize outstanding works and artists featured in the exhibition.

• UK and International Press Coverage & Critical Review
  Selected works will receive professional critique from our established art critics and will be featured across major international platforms such as the London Design Festival website, Frieze, and OurCulture, Further efforts will be made to gain exposure in prominent institutional publications such as Tate and the V&A.

• Curatorial and Technical Exhibition Support
  Artists will receive dedicated curatorial and technical support from the SPIRA9 team, ensuring optimal conceptual and spatial presentation of their works.

• Artwork Sales, Collector Network Access & Market Guidance
  A curated sales catalogue will be created for the exhibition. SPIRA9 will actively connect artists with collectors, art advisors, and potential buyers, offering strategic guidance to support visibility and sales.

• Permanent Online Presence & Media Promotion
  All exhibited works will be permanently archived on the official SPIRA9 website and promoted through our social media platforms, publications, and annual artist catalogues.

• Ongoing Career Development Support
  Beyond the exhibition, SPIRA9 is committed to fostering long-term relationships with artists by offering continued support through future project opportunities, resource sharing, and strategic career consultation.