Art Block is a free space based on Sceaux Gardens Estate for local children and families to make things, be creative, and play.
Commissions
Each year, children have a chance to work with artists to transform Art Block into a fun, welcoming and creative space for everyone to enjoy.
Current
- Kneed, Art Block Ecologies (2024)
Previous
- YARA + DAVINA, Goals (2023)
- Something & Son, Exercises in Freedom (2022)
- Rumpus Room, Playing for the Future (2021)
- Danh Vo, Untitled (2019)
- Victoria-Idongesit Udondian, Àdápé (2019)
- Basim Magdy, PINGPINPOOLPONG, or How I Learned to Laugh at Failure (2018)
- Morag Myerscough, The Club Under My House (2017)
Opening hours
Wednesday 3:30-5:30pm for ages 6-11 years
Thursday 3:30-5:30pm for ages 14-16 years
Thursday 3:30-5:30pm for ages 14-16 years
Friday 3:30-5:30pm for ages 11+ years
Accessibility
- Art Block is wheelchair and push-chair accessible.
- Baby changing facilities are available in our gender-neutral toilet.
- Period products and nappies are available on request.
- There are ear defenders and a wheelchair available to use in the space if needed.
- Art Block is an actively inclusive space and welcomes people from all backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations and abilities.
About
Art Block is supported by Freelands Foundation, with additional funds from Cathy Wills Charitable Trust, Southwark Council’s Cleaner Greener Safer Fund and Charterhouse in Southwark. Art Block is part of our Residents’ Programme, Open Plan.
