Creative Art & Design Festival

Date: 13–21 Sep 2025 (9 days)
Open Event: 12 Sep
Location: Tradestars Southwark, 32-36 Loman Street, London, SE1 0EH

We invite you to join the CHEEKY LONDON 25 — OPEN LAB, part of the official London Design Festival 2025.

We’re looking for EXPERIMENTAL Creators & Brands.

Take a chance - apply through our open call and be part of the celebration!

Who We’re Looking For

Cheeky Open Lab welcomes every creative spark.

✷ Markets & Pop-ups 
(Open Call)
- Artists
- Craft Makers
- Design Brands
- Print & Paper

✷ Performances
- Music
- Dance
- Performance Art
- Film & Video
- Fashion & Wearables

✷ Food & Drink
- Street-Food Stalls
- Dessert Labs
- Pop-up Cafés & Bars
- Sustainability Stands

Why Participate?

Prime Exhibition Showcase

Showcase your work in Tradestars’ stylish shared studio—featuring sleek modular walls, gallery-grade lighting, and flexible display zones designed to spotlight every detail of your practice, all at an affordable price. *Booth Price Guide

Exclusive Creative Networking

Mix and mingle with leading artists, designers and industry insiders. Cheeky Open Lab provides curated meet-ups and informal lounges to spark collaborations beyond the festival.

Social Media & Promotional Outreach

We’ll spotlight our selected artists and brands across all of our channels—from Cheeky London’s Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter feeds to targeted email newsletters, blog features, and press releases. Each participant will be included in the official Festival Guide, ensuring maximum visibility to local and global audiences.

Immersive Design Inspiration

Recharge your creativity with behind-the-scenes tours, hands-on workshops, and insider talks at London’s most iconic venues. Discover new perspectives and fresh ideas to advance your work.

Timeline

Application Period: Friday, 30 June 2025

Final selection: Tuesday, 15 July 2025
*We’ll notify successful applicants directly and post the full lineup online.

Open Call

Creative Art Festival

Creative Art Festival

Tradestars Southwark

Tradestars Southwark

13 – 21 Sep 2025

13 – 21 Sep 2025

Cheeky

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Tradestars

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Cheeky x Tradestars x

FAQs

  • “Cheeky London” is a dual-event showcase by Cheeky and Tradestars at London Design Festival 2025, each with its own vibe:

    • CHEEKY OPEN LAB (Southwark)

      A festival-style fair buzzing with experimental art, design and craft—complete with hands-on workshops, live performances and food stalls.

    • CHEEKY LAUNCHPAD (Islington)

      An art exhibition spotlighting fine art and conceptual visual works in a sleek, gallery environment. (Details coming soon.)

  • Complete the application form via the link below:
     🔗https://cheeky-london.formaloo.co/open-lab

  • 🗓️ Deadline: Monday, 30 June 2025

  • Nope. Applying is completely free.
    *We offer an affordable Booth Price Guide

  • 📣 Results Announcement: Tuesday, 15 July 2025
    Selected participants will receive an individual email notification. Public announcements will be made via our website.

  • Unfortunately not. Each booth is assigned to one participant only and cannot be shared.

  • Yes. Presence for the entire event duration (13–21 Sept) is required.
    At least one staff member must be at the booth during open hours for exhibition/sales.

  • Participants are responsible for all shipping, installation, and removal costs.
    However, Cheeky Studio will provide:

    • Shared loading access

    • Basic on-site installation support

    • A detailed setup/teardown schedule

    • Before 1 August 2025 → 50% refund

    • After 1 August 2025 → No refund

    (All cancellations must be requested via email.)

  • Yes! Selling your work (prints, zines, merchandise, etc.) is highly encouraged.
    Please ensure all items are clearly priced and follow UK trading regulations.

  • Limited shared storage is available upon request.
    Participants are responsible for the security of their belongings overnight.

    • Power access: Provided per booth

    • Wi-Fi: Shared access available, but we recommend bringing your own mobile hotspot for reliability

  • Yes. An official invoice or receipt will be issued upon confirmation of participation and payment.

  • 📧 Email: contact@cheekylondon.uk 📱 Instagram: @cheekylondon_openlab