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Hawthorne House Public Art Open Call

Location Stratford, London Borough of Newham
Deadline for application 07 April 2026
Winner's Prize The artist’s fee will be covered within the overall project budget of £55,000.

Competition Description

This open call seeks a Newham-based creative practitioner to design and deliver a permanent public artwork for the pocket park at Hawthorne House in Stratford, London Borough of Newham. The commission prioritises site-specific work reflecting Stratford’s diverse communities and supporting empowerment and local identity.

Artists must facilitate co-design workshops with local stakeholders, incorporating community input into the final artwork. The project should enhance the public realm, promote sustainability, and respond to site constraints (no below-ground foundations).