New Thames Barrier Park artwork
Thames Barrier Park: A new artwork to help people find the park more easily
As part of the Royal Docks Corridor project, The Royal Docks Team (RDT) are looking to install a new artwork on the wall(s) opposite Pontoon Dock DLR station. The entrance to the park up the steps or via the 'Green Dock' entrance are currently a bit mysterious, and so RDT are looking for a bright, bold artwork to show people the way.
If you regularly visit the park and would like to get involved in this project, please leave a comment below. Thank you!
Currently the Call Out for artists' proposals is open.
The Royal Docks Team (RDT) are looking for artists’ proposals for a new large-scale mural or wall-based artwork outside Thames Barrier Park.
It follows a series of major improvements in the area (called the Royal Docks Corridor project), building and cleaning to make the neighbourhood safer, greener and more accessible. This has included a full overhaul of the square outside Pontoon Dock station, where we’re now hoping to install a vibrant, welcoming new artwork across 1-2 of the walls.
Find out more on the timeline page...
Please note the extended deadline for applications: Monday 9th February, 10am.
6 weeks left
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Selection process
Selection Process
The artist for this commission will be selected by a mix of Royal Docks Team members and people from the local community.
At a first longlisting stage, 2-3 of the culture team from Royal Docks will select around 10-12 applications to go to wider panel. This selection will be made by assessing:
· Is there a clear idea?
· Does the idea connect with the local community?
· Does the idea connect with Thames Barrier Park as a place?
· Does it help the public better locate Thames Barrier Park?
· Is there evidence that the artist can deliver this project to scale, time, and budget?
The final panel will be made of 2-3 different people from the Royal Docks Team (including senior management), and 3-5 people from the local community, including local residents, businesses and schools. This panel will make their final decision by assessing:
· What do you think of the idea?
· What do you think of how it connects with the local community?
· What do you think of how it connects with Thames Barrier Park as a place?
· What do you think of it as a way for people to better find Thames Barrier Park?
· Does it seem realistic as a proposal?
· What do you think of their previous work?
An offer will be made to the selected artist and once that artist accepts we contact all applicants. Specific feedback will be offered to artists longlisted, and broader feedback will be offered to all other applicants. We hope to have contacted all applicants by the start of March 2026, but please be patient if we take a little longer.
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