Space Principles

Image: Exhibition view of Interzone. Courtesy of Jacob Clayton © Studio Adamson


The Space Supervisor and Assistant manage all three studios, they can guide and support you but the running of your event or exhibition will be your responsibility – here’s a quick checklist to make sure you have everything covered:

Your responsibilities

Pre-event
  • Complete the Booking Form, for staff including how you’ll promote students’ professional development
  • Complete a risk assessment for your event and implement any necessary mitigation measures
  • Comply with the studio principles and ‘dos & don’ts’, particularly in relation to no drilling into walls due to the risk of asbestos and use of ladders
  • Arrange a health and safety induction for everyone working on your event or exhibition
  • Source funds for
    • materials and installation
    • staffing through Arts Temps as needed, including filming and photography
    • refreshments as well as serving and disposal on the night
      Alcohol can be consumed during events, but drinks must not be taken beyond the UAL unit.
  • Invite guests or set up an Eventbrite 
  • Promote your event via what’s on, newsletters and social media etc.
At the event
  • Make sure you have enough invigilators (fully health and safety inducted) to manage visitors for the full duration
  • Stick to the studio principles
  • Follow all mitigation in line with your risk assessment
  • Outside the studios’ normal opening hours (Mon-Fri 10am-6pm), you will need to organise a fire marshal and a first aider if the Space Supervisor can’t attend

In addition, you will be required to undertake the closing duties as instructed by the Space Supervisor

Post event  
  • Return the space in the condition in which you received it – remove all work, packaging and/or rubbish from the space, as well as removing any fixings from the walls.
  • Fill any holes, lightly sand the walls and paint them using white paint to restore their original appearance.

Equipment and tools 

Available 
  • Plinths
  • Spot lights
  • Sink and reception area for use during events and exhibitions
  • Recycling and General Waste bins 
  • Broom & dust pan
  • Extension leads
  • Wi-Fi
  • Small ladder
  • Tool kit: screwdrivers, pliers, claw hammer, junior hacksaw, universal shears, retractable knife, spirit level and measuring tape.
  • Wood filler
Not available 
  • Installation materials: nails, masking tape, paint, brushes and pencils. 
  • Audio Visual equipment which can be hired from Camberwell Central Loan Store 
  • Barware and kitchen tools.

Promoting the event

Peckham Levels team can promote the event or exhibition in their social media platforms. Please contact us to enquire: ccwpeckhamlevels@arts.ac.uk

Storage

Storage space is very limited. Please contact us to enquire: ccwpeckhamlevels@arts.ac.uk 

Courier deliveries 

The post room is not open to the public. To arrange a delivery, please inform the space supervisor: ccwpeckhamlevels@arts.ac.uk 

FAO: [Student/staff Name] 

University of the Arts London, Peckham Levels, 95A Rye Lane, London SE15 4ST 

Car parking

Southwark Council are the owners of the car park at the base of the building. Parking is available
as pay and display Monday – Friday with free parking on weekends and evenings.