Disclaimer: this event was supposed to happen in early ish january and the title was referencing all the leftover December bath wash water scrub flannel sets we get given over the festive period. The tubs that sort of collate and become this beast of their own. We had to postpone with covid, it is now march.  

On Friday 18^th March from 6-9pm we are hosting a live performance event at hARTslane in front of a small audience. We are looking for artists to work with us. This will be an evening showcasing artists who experiment with live performance. This is a DIY pilot event and so will be the first in what were hoping will be an ongoing programme with a different open call every two months. 

Confirmed and performing artists at this event on Friday 18^th March include: 

Rachel Lonsdale, Kyran Gilbert, Michal Adamczewski, Sarah Nahas, Max Melvin, Lewis Baxter and Kara Hondong 

We have four slots going to perform. Each artist is given 10-20 minutes.  There’s no pressure for finalised or complete work, a lot of us will be working with snippets and works in progress. We will have a camera to record footage to give to artists afterwards. 

What to expect:  performance/live drawing/sound/sketch/spoken word/parody 

We have: a mic/speakers/projector/tables 

If you are an artist experimenting with something live and wanna bring it to hARTslane gallery to test send an email to Rachel at hartslanegallery@gmail.com with your name, title of the piece, and a description of what you’d would like to perform. You can also send accompanying images and links and clips of the performance. Five artists will be looking over the submissions. 

This is an open call and there are only four slots this time however these events are going to be an ongoing series at the gallery, so your work could be included at the next event if not this one! 

hARTslane is dedicated to providing artists & creatives with affordable opportunities to produce, exhibit and inspire, regardless of background and experience level. 

We look for projects that are idea driven and provide a focus on social engagement and on issues that are affecting us right now.
hARTslane is situated in New Cross Gate and we particularly encourage outreach to our local community during your time here; this includes flyering, hosting a talk or a workshop. 

We are not using art as a tool to exclude and to hold up outdated models. There are no academic requirements to use our space, and likewise, we don’t expect proposals to be filled with any sort of pseudo art jargon. We are open to collaborative and site specific projects as well as group exhibitions, workshops, performances, talks and screenings.

Our ongoing submission programme is open to UK based as well as international artists. We particularly welcome applications from our local area. 

SOME OF OUR GUIDELINES 

•  Organisers are fully responsible for their own events, including invigilation and promotion. Users are also required to flyer the neighbouring streets. 

• We encourage collaboration over competition, therefore hARTslane doesn’t accept solo show presentations, nor is this a call out for individual artists to be part of a show. If the proposal is accepted, the group of artists/curators organises and instals their own exhibition. 

• hARTslane is an independent, not-for-profit organisation embedded in the local community. Contributions from gallery users are crucial to keep the space open and accessible to all. 

If you are interested in setting up a show or organising an event, please drop us an email so that we can send you the full guidelines and application form
info@hartslane.org.

We aim to respond to artists within a week. 

For a floorplan of hARTslane, please click here.

Call Out: Untold Stories funding opportunities

Untold Stories is a new £1m funding programme to support community-led organisations to make a change in their public spaces. It is part of the Commission for Diversity in the Public Realm, one of the Mayor of London’s flagship commitments to cementing London’s reputation as a diverse, global city. 

Community-led organisations are invited to apply for grants to help develop and deliver projects that increase diversity in London’s public spaces. Whether this is creating something new, highlighting something missing or hidden, or presenting a different story to what already exists.

You can apply for grants from £1,000 to £25,000 and the deadline to apply is midday on 12 January 2022.

Join an informal session to hear more about the grants, talk to the Untold Stories team on Wednesday 10 November 2021 from 2pm – 4pm at hARTslane,

hARTslane Gallery
17 Hart’s Lane,
London SE14 5UP

For more information, sign up and how to apply please click here.

Founded in 2012, hARTslane is an experimental art project space in South East London rooted in the local community with an international reach. Our aim is to connect people through the arts and promote ideas for a more just world. Our work includes exhibitions, performances, residences, workshops etc.

Our Advisory Board primary function is to provide clear direction on our purpose, visions and values. You will be joining an extraordinary mix of talent. Your voice will help shape the future of our organisation and your contribution will be valued.

What we look for 

Following a review of our board we are seeking to further diversify and are looking for new members who can better represent the voice of a young and diverse demographic. 

We particularly encourage emerging creatives (21-35  year old) from a BAME background to apply who can bring fresh insight, energy and passion. 

Our Advisory Board meets twice a year in addition to a couple of 1 – to 1 sessions to discuss the direction of the gallery, programming etc. Even though this is a voluntary position, we can cover travel expenses when they occur as well as making our gallery space available in return. 

Why apply

This is an opportunity to learn, grow, network and explore your creative voice within a team setting. You will be assigned an existing board member as a mentor for the duration of your term to support you on your journey with us. In addition, you will learn about how a small scale arts organisation is governed, the challenges and opportunities that it presents.

Your insight and ideas can feed into the programming of the gallery. You will gain experience of board meetings and participating in the discussions inherent in running an art project space.

How to apply 

Interested applicants can submit their expression of interest by Friday 5th of November 2021 via email including:

1. A paragraph about yourself;

2. A paragraph about why you wish to join and 

3. the qualities and skills you feel you can bring to hARTslane. 

Results will be announced by the end of  November. 

For submissions and any questions, contact us via email: info@hartslane.org 

We look forward to hearing from you!