Deptford X

Who we are

Deptford X is London’s longest running contemporary visual arts festival and has been experienced by over one million people since inception in 1998. This year the festival runs 22 September – 1 October. Building on a legacy of great art, Deptford X presents a core programme, named ‘Platform 2017’, and a parallel ‘Fringe’ celebrating the unique art community in Deptford.

For Platform 2017, five emerging contemporary artists will be commissioned to create new and ambitious site-specific works in Deptford. This programme will offer key support to young artists with great potential at an often overlooked stage of their nascent careers. These five artists will be selected from a shortlist of nominations by a panel of art world experts, yet to be announced.

The ten-day festival will see these ambitious visual arts projects installed in a diverse range of sites and venues across Deptford, South East London. The Fringe happens all across Deptford, in shops, bars, cafes and galleries, and is an exciting way for local artists to get involved.