- Venue
- firstsite
- Date
- Wednesday, February 9, 2011
- Address
- Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester CO1 1NF
- Location
- East England
Speakers: Nicola Naismith, Barbara Steveni, Jes Fernie (chair)Price: Free – please book places in advance through firstsite: [email protected] / 01206 577067As part of its Artists’ Support Programme, firstsite has developed this special event in partnership with East-based artist-group Satellite.This event focuses on the value of artists working beyond their studios, specifically in relation to context and commerce.Norwich-based artist Nicola Naismith will discuss her digital making residency, undertaken at Hethel Engineering Centre in 2010. Nicola will then be in conversation with Barbara Steveni. Barbara formed the seminal Artist Placement Group (APG) in 1966. The organisation actively sought to reposition the role of the artist within a wider social context including government and business.
