Big picture – 2010 June
Lin Cheung, Papaver Argentum (silver poppy)
Lin Cheung, Papaver Argentum (silver poppy)
Profiling a range of selling events.
Exploring research options on offer to post-graduate students at a selection of UK-based universities and art schools.
In spring 2010 Spacex invited three UK-based artists to develop new work in response to Exeter’s West Quarter, where the gallery is located. The artists facilitated collaborative encounters and conversations with local residents. Amy Feneck interviewed people about the notion of ‘independent spirit’ in order to develop a script for a new film, Epilogue. Operating from her mobile portraiture studio, Lady Lucy documented encounters in her paintings ‘The Court Portraits’. Volkhardt Müller worked with people to create a series of performed actions on video. Majorette Rehearsing centered around the idea of the majorette as a West Quarter archetype; a paradoxical figure of individual aspiration, community celebration and carnival. For this feature, Volkhardt Müller reflects on his project with Spacex Project Coordinator, Martha Crean.
Fiona MacDonald, Cumulissa, 2009.
In 2007 Noemi Lakmaier and Joy Stanley were granted a NAN New Collaboration bursary to fund research and development for Final Intervention, a project responding to the lack of opportunities for early-career installation artists to make and show new work. It aimed to organise collaborative projects/exhibitions within buildings about to be pulled down. Emilia Telese talks to the artists about the bursary and its impact.
In September 2009, the Lincoln Art Programme was granted a NAN Go and See bursary to travel to Bristol for research and development. Emilia Telese talks to Alan Armstrong about the bursary and its impact on his group.
Francis Thorburn
Mobile Picnic Pavilion
Workspace developments, studio residency projects and open studio events happening around the UK.
At the beginning of March this year, the Arts Council of Wales hosted ‘Arts in Health and Well-being’, a conference about prevention, intervention and creative action in healthcare.
During 2009, the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS), based at the Scottish Marine Institute in Oban, western Scotland hosted an artist in residence.
Simon Morse, Little Bastards, dial, LED, switch, vinyl, acrylic and transfers on aluminium unit, 26x16x9cm, 2009.
Some tips and advice on your strategies and approaches for artists and arts freelancers.
Sarah Harvey, Promise.
Exploring new initiatives within galleries, education and commissioning.
Artist Kirsten Lavers and Andy O’Hanlon (Arts Development Officer for South Cambridgeshire District Council) talk about Kirsten’s appointment as community artist for Orchard Park, which led to the ambitious multi-layered collaborative project, Crop Marks.
Nick Fox, Dreamcatcher (chrysanthemum flower), cut out acrylic paint pressed between glass, 23x17cm, 2008.
Ramsgate-based artist-led initiative Meltdowns was awarded a NAN Go and See bursary in February 2008 to visit the Scottish Sculpture Workshop in Aberdeen for research and development. Emilia Telese talks to Stacy Keeler of Meltdowns about their experience.
In June 2009, London-based artists’ initiative Intoart was granted a NAN Go and See bursary to travel to Glasgow and visit like-minded arts organisation Project Ability. Emilia Telese talks to Ella Ritchie of Intoart about the bursary and its impact on the group.
A topical round-up of projects that focus on development of artists’ practice and their engagement with people.
Introducing our student online subscription offer, how to use Degrees unedited and signposting excellent ways to promote final-year shows.
Artist Christine Wilcox-Baker recounts her residency at Tatton Park with Gardens Manager Sam Youd.
Kerry Jameson, Conflict.
Littlewhitehead, Sentient Orbs, mixed media installation, 2009. Installation view at Talbot Rice Gallery (part of ‘Grey Matter’ exhibition).
In June 2009, a.a.s. was granted a NAN Go and See bursary to travel to Glasgow for research and development. Artists’ Networks Coordinator Emilia Telese talks to Stuart Tait of a.a.s. about the bursary and its impact on the group.