On Friday we signed the licence agreement with the University of Lincoln for an office space within the fine art department building. This feels like somewhat of a milestone in the organisations development. A space in the city in which the Lincoln Art Programme can function, has been an objective since we started in early 2009, we now have a postal address, internet, and a phone line, all things that bigger organisations may take for granted, previously we have had to work from home, but now we have this space in which the organisation can live and breathe from. No more meeting artists in local cafes…
Since acquiring this space, we have being discussing how best to utilise this new space, as well as an office, we want it to act as a hub for artist led activity in Lincoln, a space where people can visit, and meet, we want the space to help facilitate the growing artist led infrastructure in the city. We have it initially for 6 months, with a review for a further 6 months in December; it’s up to us to show them that having the Lincoln Art Programme on their doorstep is a good thing…
We have started advertising and promoting our latest event which is a new work by Norwegian artist Agnes Nedregard on July 3rd, she is going to undertake a two day pilgrimage to Lincoln Cathedral, in which people can join her either for the final section of the pilgrimage, or if they are feeling slightly more adventurous can join her for a longer walk. Were putting particular effort to utilise online marketing tools, and in effect trying to reduce the amount of ‘marketing stuff’ we produce. I’ve spoken to a few other organisations who are attempting to follow a similar approach. But then again you can’t beat a nice flyer can you? People like that physical object in which to hold, look at and keep…
Here’s more info on Agnes project, on the Visit Lincolnshire website
http://www.visitlincolnshire.com/site/events/agnes-nedregard-pilgrimage-of-the-fool-p253431
Alan
