ABOUT PEER
PEER consistently surprises by creating opportunities for artists to produce exceptional work in unexpected circumstances.
Sir Nicholas Serota, Director, Tate
PEER was established in 1999 as an independent arts organisation to commission imaginative and ambitious arts projects by international and local artists in the heart of east London.
PEER’s distinctive programme combines gallery-based activities with projects in the public realm and educational and community activities and events. As an artist and-outreach-focussed organisation, it encourages risk-taking and innovation, presenting art in its dedicated gallery space on Hoxton Street and at various locations in the vicinity, including vacant buildings, the street, the canal towpath and public parks in Hackney.
PEER’s Mission is to:
- Deliver uncompromising, innovative, world-class art in the gallery and the public realm that is led by ideas and excellence rather than fashion and marketability.
- Make a positive impact on the local environment and its communities through the provision of the highest quality art.
Earlier this year we learned that our bid to Arts Council England's National Portfolio Funding Programme was successful and we are to become one of only 110 newly funded organisations out of nearly 550 that applied. This is fantastic news for PEER, and a ringing endorsement of the strength and value of our work. Pending the agreed contract with the Arts Council, the three-year grant will start in April 2012 and will provide support towards, but not cover, our core costs. PEER continues to rely on the support of its patrons, friends and benefactors and there are many opportunities to become involved in supporting our activities, such as joining our Friends scheme, purchasing an edition or donating through JustTextGiving, see below.
Pain-free giving
PEER has recently joined a brand new scheme called JustTextGiving. This service enables you to make small donations directly from your phone, and the amount pledged is taken from your phone bill, that's why it's totally pain-free!
To donate simply text the code PEER00 followed by the amount you want to donate (£1, £2, £3, £4, £5, or £10) to 70070 and your donation will be sent to our JustTextGiving account. The text is free and 100% of your donation goes to PEER. What's more, if you are a UK tax payer PEER will also be able to claim Gift Aid.
Director
Ingrid Swenson
General Manager
Gemma Lloyd
Board of Trustees
Advisory Group
Paul Dale
Teresa Gleadowe
Richard Grayson
Ali Musa
Sally O'Reilly
Hugh Pilkington
PEER Annual Reports
Click here to see PEER's annual reports
PEER Expansion Plans
Click here for information about Peer's expansion plans

Martin Creed 1999
'Work No 203, Everything is Going to be Alright'
(Installation at the Portico, Linscott Road, London E5)
supporters of peer
PEER would like to thank the following individuals and organisations for their generous support.
Benefactors
Paul and Louise Cooke Endowment
Simon Tuttle
CHAMPIONS
Susanna Heron
best friends of peer
Marjorie Allthorpe-Guyton & Paul Dale
Rachel Cooke
Kirsten Dunne & Townsend Lansing
Ian Farr
Jim Moyes
Jonathon & Laura Tomlinson
Mark Winstanley
Andrew Wilson
and supporters who wish to remain anonymous
trusts and foundations
Hackney Historic Buildings Trust
corporate
Education institutions
Kent Institute of Art and Design
public services and local authorities
Hackney 2012
Hackney Council’s Clapton Neighbourhood Community Chest
Hackney Wick Neighbourhood Community Chest
The Heart of Hackney Community Chest
Groundwork Hackney
Individuals
Alex Sainsbury
SUPPORT in kind
Aram Resources
Burnley Fish Wilson
The Little Greene Paint Company
Munken Paper