A new commission for Open Space at Suffolk Drive, marking the 90th anniversary of the temporary camp for 3862 refugees
Eastleigh Borough Council is inviting submissions from Artists or an Artist Collective to develop and deliver a Public Art Commission at Suffolk Drive Open Space in Chandler’s Ford.
The Council welcomes proposals from across the creative disciplines including interdisciplinary approaches between Artists and collaborators of their choosing.
The Commission is funded by Developer’s Contributions for Public Art allocated by Eastleigh Local Area Committee (ELAC) and a grant from Chandler’s Ford Parish Council, and has been initiated in partnership with the Basque Children of ’37 Association UK.
Completion of the project in May 2027 will mark the 90th anniversary of the temporary camp set up by local volunteers to house 3862 child refugees from the Basque region during the Spanish Civil War.
For full information about the commission opportunity and how to apply please read:
Artist’s Brief
If you are unable to access the Brief or require information in another format please contact Vickie Fear, Public Art Officer (pronouns she/her) by emailing vickie.fear@eastleigh.gov.uk or calling 023 8068 8493.
The deadline for Expressions of Interest is Midday, Tuesday 8 September 2026.
Late submissions will not be accepted.
We are interested in developing further partnerships to support this project. If you are a company or funder interested in making donations of financial or in kind support to enhance events during the weekend of 21-23 May 2027 please contact Vickie on vickie.fear@eastleigh.gov.uk or 023 8068 8493.
Images: courtesy of Chandler’s Ford Archives
