
Area10 is an artist-led initiative working from the vast premises
of Eagle Wharf in Peckham Square, behind the landmark of Peckham
Library.
In 2002, the derelict premises were given by Southwark Council
to a group of artists for temporary use for arts based works
and events. Area10 was set up as an artist-led project, self-organising,
self-curating and self-funding. Area 10 has had a very organic
and experimental structure as the project was deemed temporary
throughout. Three years down the line Area 10 has generated
an extensive number and range of public events, emphasising
experimental, cross-disciplinary and collaborative arts practice.
Area 10 is currently undergoing structural changes and will
re-launch itself - Area 10 Project Space in March 2006. Area
10 will continue artist-led enquiry, artform cross-pollination,
experimentation, new media, collaboration between artists, organisations,
groups and communities, advancing the notions of Area 10 at
its inception.