Urban Room Open Call: Summer Flowers Studio Intensive

UCL Urban Room and Wolff Architects are inviting students and early career researchers and artists to participate in a two-day Studio Intensive (29–30 April), exploring key themes of their Summer Flowers installation.

During this immersive experience you will explore:

• The Sound Garden – Examining sonic monuments and the role of sound in spatial memory.
• The Library – Archiving as an iterative practice, shaping collective knowledge.
• The pumflet – Engaging with zine-making as a tool for storytelling and critical reflection.

You will get involved in hands-on sessions guided by architect Ilze Wolff, curator Kara Blackmore, and special guest speakers.
This is an opportunity to develop your storytelling skills through different mediums whilst engaging in a community of shared learning and creative exploration.

The Studio Intensive will take place 29–30 April, 11:00–16:00 daily. Lunch will be provided. 

Applications

Send an email to urbanroom@ucl.ac.uk with a short written, video or audio submission (in English) that answers the following questions:

• What inspires you about Summer Flowers and UCL Urban Room’s curatorial practice?
• Which part of the exhibition are you most excited to engage with?
• How could your perspective and skills extend the work of Summer Flowers?

Deadline: Monday, 14 April
Participants: Up to 20 spots are available

In particular, we welcome participants who share the ethos of Summer Flowers as a space for gathering, conjuring joy and critical reflection. Priority will be given to students from The Bartlett and the School for the Creative and Cultural Industries as well as women of African heritage for whom this practice is in direct conversation with.  

More information

• Read more about UCL Urban Room
• Read more about the Summer Flowers exhibition
• Read previous issues of pumflet

Image: Summer Flowers installation, photo by Ishbel Tunnadine