We’re pleased to host a community-led programme as part of the official consultation period to gather evidence for an application to DEFRA seeking designated bathing water status for a section of the Hogsmill River close to the gallery.
We are inviting members of our community to propose activities that raise awareness of the Hogsmill River, from its current ecological condition, across its histories, and its future. We are particularly interested in ideas that encourage people to engage directly with the river and to consider their relationship to it.
A key focus of this programme will be a series of community-led events taking place during consultation week (16–20 June). These events will contribute to the evidence-gathering process required for the application, demonstrating public interest, use, and care for the river.
We welcome a wide range of proposals, including but not limited to creative workshops, guided walks, panel discussions, performances, citizen science activities, and informal gatherings. We are especially keen to support projects that are accessible, locally grounded, and that invite diverse communities to participate.
If you’d like to propose an event at the Stanley Picker Gallery or connected to the Hogsmill River, please share your idea via this form
The form asks a few straightforward questions about your proposed activity. Your responses will help us understand how and where your event might take place, in the Gallery or nearby and what support you may need to deliver it.
Once you’ve submitted your proposal, we’ll be in touch if we need any further details, and to outline next steps.
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