Deptford X

10/06/2026

✨️June Artist Meetup – Presentation Skills Workshop and Speed Networking Event

Led by guest workshop facilitator Whether you are introducing your work to curators, collaborators, funders, or new audiences, this workshop will provide practical tools to help you speak with clarity and confidence.

In the second half through a series of short conversations (speed networking), you can test out your new approaches, build confidence, and expand your creative network.

This is a supportive, safe space for both the audience and presenters.

📍 Venue : Art Hub Studios, Stanley St, SE8 4BL

📅 24 June, 6–8pm

🎟️ Limited tickets available - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/presentation-skills-speed-networking-tickets-1990481605063?aff=oddtdtcreator

27/05/2026

✨ Join us at the Lewisham Arthouse Open Studios on Saturday 6 June

Deptford X will be open from 12-6pm on the ground floor office at Lewisham Arthouse. Come and say hi to the team, browse a selection of limited and open edition artist prints, festival tea towels, tote bags, t-shirts, children’s books, and other Deptford X merchandise.

Alongside the ‘DX shop', visitors can explore the Arthouse artist studios, enjoy the pop-up café serving food from refugee-led charity Plateful Café, and learn more about the history of the Grade II listed building.

🏠 Open Studios run from 12–6pm and are free and open to everyone — including children and four-legged friends.

⭐️ Accessibility: Lewisham Arthouse has step-free access and an accessible toilet on the ground floor.

27/05/2026

06/05/2026

💥 Deptford X is delighted to welcome Sid Boyer as Co–Chairperson, stepping up from their role as Board Trustee. 

A painter and poet, Sid’s practice weaves together science fiction, homeware, and the quiet act of watching ducks—grounding expansive ideas in everyday observation. Their work is rooted in care, rest, and accessibility, with a deep commitment to engaging communities who face the greatest barriers to the arts.

Sid brings extensive experience in community building, mental health advocacy, and reimagining work cultures toward more equitable futures. Sid works as a consultant with galleries and museums committed to meaningful transformation, helping them become more accessible, inclusive, and responsive to marginalised communities.

We are absolutely thrilled to have Sid’s energy, insight, and vision helping to lead our board at this exciting time for Deptford X

14/04/2026

✨️ Join us this April for an in-depth and practical discussion exploring alternative and meanwhile use spaces—an increasingly vital resource for artists seeking affordable and flexible ways to create and exhibit work.

Our guest speaker, Pallas Citroen, will draw on her extensive experience to share valuable insights into how artists can identify and successfully use these spaces. The session will cover where to find opportunities and ways to maximise the potential of temporary or unconventional sites for creative practice.

This is a great opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge, ask questions, and connect with other artists navigating similar challenges.

📍 Shapes, 1 Carriage Way, SE8 4BY
📅 Wednesday 29 April
🕕 6–8pm (refreshments provided)

🎟 Free Tickets – Audience places are limited for this event – advance booking is essential to secure your place - link in bio

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us at [email protected]

Image: Joseph Ijoyemi "Sea Between Us" 📷: Photo Katarzyna Perlak