Springfield Village Public Art open call, Tooting Bec, London

The Springfield Village Public Art Open Call invites UK-based artists and creative practitioners to propose permanent public artworks for Springfield Village, a new mixed-use neighbourhood in Tooting Bec, London. The commission seeks site-specific work that is meaningful, sensitive to budget, and rooted in the character of Tooting Bec—ultimately helping to build a lasting cultural legacy for the area.

Organised by AND London and Barratt London, the call asks applicants to respond to the history and future of the Springfield Village site. Proposals may also explore themes of mental wellbeing and the destigmatisation of mental health, while enhancing the public realm through accessible, positive, and therapeutic experiences.

There is potential to reuse and recycle materials following demolition. The appointed artist or creative practitioner(s) will be expected to deliver an engagement process—during design and/or fabrication—with local stakeholders, ensuring the resulting artworks reflect local identity and embody collaborative values.

Key details

Organiser: AND London and Barratt London
Competition: Springfield Village Public Art Open Call
Judges: Representatives from AND London, Barratt London, and a steering group
Submission deadline: Midnight, 25 January 2026
Winner announcement: February 2026
Budget / prize: Artist fee costs are covered by the overall project budget of £95,000
Installation timeline: Late 2026 to early 2027

COMMISSION FOCUS

The commission aims to deliver permanent artworks that:

• Strengthen Springfield Village’s local character and sense of place
• Establish a cultural legacy for the neighbourhood
• Reflect on the site’s past and future
• Engage thoughtfully with mental health and wellbeing (optional thematic direction)
• Support meaningful collaboration with residents and local stakeholders
• Consider opportunities for reuse and recycling of materials following demolition

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must:

• Be based in the UK
• Be eligible to work in the UK
• Hold valid public liability insurance

Applicants with ties to Wandsworth are desirable.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Submissions will be assessed on how effectively they address the commission objectives, including:

• Reflecting the lives and voices of residents and the NHS Trust community
• Resonating with themes of mental health and wellbeing
• Creating inclusive engagement opportunities
• Building a lasting cultural legacy
• Enhancing the public realm through accessible, positive, and therapeutic experiences
• Demonstrating a clear understanding of the context, site, and objectives
• Presenting a feasible delivery plan within budget and timeframe
• Showing artistic quality, originality, and community value

HOW TO ENTER

Applicants must submit a PDF that meets the stated submission requirements via email to: springfieldvillage@andlondon.net.

For more information and the detailed submission requirements, refer to the official call materials (“Click here for more information” and “For submission requirements, click here”).

ABOUT THE ORGANISERS

Barratt London is a leading residential property developer with over 40 years of experience, delivering a wide range of developments across London, including state-of-the-art apartments, riverside communities, and large mixed-use regeneration schemes.

AND London is a real estate consultancy specialising in cultural strategy, public art, community engagement, and commercial strategy.