SLG extension opens 26 June
The SLG's expanded building opens on 26 June with an exhibition of wall drawings and an exciting programme of events for all the family.
6a architects have sensitively restored a neighbouring house to create a cafe, an expanded education and events space, small-scale exhibition spaces and a flat for a programme of artist residencies.
The gallery will be closed in April and May, following Jessica Warboys' event, to complete the final stages of the build.

New Family Advocates Scheme
The SLG has received a grant from Arts Council England to develop an innovative Family Advocates programme. This is aimed at local parents who wish to train in the field of family programming and return to work. Two parents will work alongside SLG staff every six months to devise and deliver a new family programme for the SLG’s new Clore Studio opening in June.

The Big Give
We are thrilled to announce that more than £33,000 was raised for the SLG’s building project during The Big Give 2009. Thank you to all those who made a gift through The Big Give and to The Reed Foundation for matching these donations. Thanks also to Outset Contemporary Art Fund. This is a great boost in the final stages of fundraising for the SLG’s expansion and means that we now only need £27,000 to complete the project.
If you would like to support the building project contact Georgina Davey on georgina@southlondongallery.org or 020 7703 6120.

Be part of Michael Landy's Art Bin
Don’t delay - apply to put a work of art in Michael Landy’s 'Art Bin' and be part of his South London Gallery show. Anyone can apply to dispose of art works via the link below.
Deliveries can be taken at the SLG by prior arrangement and from 29 January to 14 March 2010 works can be brought to the gallery from Tuesday to Sunday, 12-6pm. Michael Landy or his representative will decide which works go into 'Art Bin' and not all works will be accepted.
www.art-bin.co.uk

Awards for Double Take
The SLG's education project 'Double Take' which involved two Southwark schools working with the SLG's contemporary collection has won the Arts & Business Young People Award. Arts & Business commented that 'This collaboration stood out on the shortlist through highly intelligent involvement with young people, active participation and a far-reaching educational purpose.'
The award follows St Saviour's & St Olave’s School, partners in the project, being given a London Education Partnership Award for 'Excellent professional practice in curriculum and student support in arts, design and communication' for their part in 'Double Take'.
The project was also shortlisted for the Children and Young People Now Arts and Culture Award.
www.doubletakeproject.com