About

The Ballad of Peckham Rye (TBOPR) is a contemporary arts organisation based in Southwark, London.

Taking its title and concept from Muriel Spark’s 1960 novel, The Ballad of Peckham Rye uses the text as a starting point for working with artists to produce exhibitions and commission new work that draws on, imagines or celebrates the distinctive architecture, geological monuments, histories and experiences of the area. The Ballad of Peckham Rye has dedicated itself to enabling the presentation of artists’ work across a range of different contexts, championing creativity and experimentation to allow the creation of shared dialogues with the local community. From large scale billboards (Lucy Joyce), bespoke public bus tours (Doug Fishbone), to immersive moving image installations (Ilona Sagar) and outdoor audio works (French & Mottershead), The Ballad of Peckham Rye has supported 18 artists over 11 commissions, engaging over 78,000 visitors and members of the local community.

TBOPR was founded in 2013, the programme is developed and delivered by Robert Dingle.

Contact
Robert Dingle, Founding Director
E:  info (at) theballadofpeckhamrye.com
T: 07976977110

Funders & Supporters
Our programme is realised through partnerships and support from trusts and foundations, cultural agencies, local and national governments and private giving. We rely entirely on fundraising to generate the costs of our artistic commissioning. The Ballad of Peckham Rye is a non-profit organisation which does not receive any revenue funding. Any funds raised go directly to the programme. Our supporters and partners play a vital role in sustaining our activities, enabling innovative and ambitious artistic commissioning, and our range of engagement and professional development opportunities for children and young people. To find out more about the ways you can support us please contact info (at) theballadofpeckhamrye.com

The Ballad of Peckham Rye would like to thank the following individuals, public funding bodies, trusts, foundations, businesses, as well as those who wish to remain anonymous, for generously supporting our programme:

Public Funding, Trusts & Foundations:
Arts Council England
Elephant Trust
United St Saviours Charity
Wellcome Trust

Partners & Supporters:
Action for Refugees in Lewisham
Art Licks
One Tree Hill Allotment Society
Pioneer Health Foundation
Primesight
Southwark Council
South London Gallery
The Nines

Individuals:
Alice Browne
Sam Chatterton Dickson
Tamineh Dhondy
Nathania Hartley
Caroline Lifford
David Luyombya
Sheila McGrath
Helen McTaggart
Kim Noble
Mairead O’heocha
Ooidal & Bourn
Sophy Rickett
Galen Riley
Nick Stewart
Phil Woodward
Zatorski and Zatorski