Street SmART - In Case of Emergency Cards

As part of our Street SmART Programme, we are commissioning local artists to create artwork for ‘In Case of Emergency’ cards. These cards will be easily accessible for free at nearby shops and establishments and will enable individuals to enter their emergency contact information. This card can then be handed to a staff member at the shop, who will be informed about this initiative and can use the provided information to get in touch with the designated emergency contact.

Who might need to use these cards?

Women and girls who:

• Feel unsafe walking somewhere but are unable to use their mobile for any reason.
• Feel unsafe in their own home.
• Are being followed by someone who is making them feel uncomfortable or threatened.
• Have become lost and do not know how to get to a safe location.
• Have been physically or verbally assaulted and need help to report the incident.

What is Street SmART?

Street SmART is a project focusing on innovative ways to use the arts and creativity to help improve safety for women, including raising awareness around current issues, making practical interventions such as empowering local businesses with knowledge and opening up conversations about how we can make our streets safer for women.

Artwork Submission details

Size: A4 landscape
Resolution: 300DPI, CMYK (If your work is not digital, please scan it in high resolution. If you're unable to do this, you may have to take it to a professional printing or scanning facility, or contact us for assistance.)
A brief description of your work: Include how it addresses the issue of Women's Safety in public spaces.

The artwork should respond to an issue, topic, or expression relating to the subject of Women's safety and empowerment to create positive change.

How to submit your work
To enter, please email  your artwork and description to enquiries@sydenhamarts.​co.uk
Please add Street SmART - ICE Submission to your email subject line.
Deadline: Monday 26 June 2023

How will your artwork be used: We will use all or part of your artwork in the final design of the In Case of Emergency Cards. We may also use your artwork on our website, social media and other digital and printed materials, only where it specifically relates to the Street SmART programme.

Remuneration: The winning submission will be awarded a £100 payment.

For more information about Street SmART, visit the programme page.
If you're interested or would like an informal chat, please complete the form below.