From pop-up installations and street art to sculptures or functional objects, we are seeking ideas that reflect a place's identity and bring new meanings and uses to the existing environment.

Can public art become more than decoration — bringing not only beauty, but also purpose and care to our shared "third spaces"? Can it help make our cities fuller, healthier, and happier places to live?

• Defines identity — it gives each place a distinct character and sense of belonging.
• Builds connection — it invites dialogue, participation, and deeper relationships within communities.
• Revitalises spaces — it can integrate new areas into the urban fabric and breathe life into neglected sites.
• Improves wellbeing — research shows that access to art in public space can make cities feel up to 17% safer and reduce stress levels by around 20%.
• Supports local economies — public art can increase area value and boost local business revenue by 10–15%.

No, participation is free.

• Choose an area within Greater London that resonates with you — it could be a park, a square, an overlooked corner, a familiar street or a residential area you live in.
• Observe and research the site — its history, daily rhythms, and communities.
• Select a medium: sculpture, installation, mural, sound, digital work, performance, or another creative form.
• Develop your concept: describe the idea, what it responds to, and how it enhances the sense of place.
• Submit your proposal via the online form by the stated deadline.Participation is free and open to individuals or groups.

Applications open: Soon
Deadline: To be announced
Announcement of selected projects: To be announced
Exhibition launch: To be announced

This edition focuses on London. You should either live, study, or work in the city, or have a meaningful connection to a London neighbourhood.

There are no strict limitations, but proposals should be realistic, safe, and accessible within the public realm. You don't need to propose a built work — conceptual or speculative ideas are welcome.

Yes, you can submit as many projects as you want. No limitations for your creativity.

The Art of Place: London is organised in collaboration with local cultural institutions and with support from urban development foundations.

Proposals will be reviewed by a multidisciplinary panel based in London. Evaluation will consider creativity, site relevance, social or environmental awareness, and the idea's potential to enrich urban life.

• A short concept description (max. 500 words)
• Sketches, visuals, photographs, or diagrams
• Information about your chosen site and why it matters
• A brief artist or team bio
• Contact details

Any form of public art is welcome — temporary or permanent, physical or digital. This may include installations, murals, performances, sound pieces, participatory projects, prototypes, or interactive urban interventions. The key is that your work should respond to the specific site and its context.

The Art of Place: London invites you to explore the city through creativity and care. By taking part, you will:

• Contribute to reimagining London's shared spaces.
• Be featured in a digital gallery and public map of proposals.
• Gain visibility in the media.
• Have your work considered for an on-site exhibition in London (location TBC) or prototyped / constructed on-site.
• Join a community of artists, designers, and thinkers exploring new ways of living in the city.

All projects will be showcased in a digital gallery and selected ones will be featured during an exhibition in London (location TBC). Depending on resources and partnerships, a number of works may be developed or prototyped on-site.