FABULOUS PAINTINGS! HAND STAND – CHRISTIAN MANN’s 1ST SOLO SHOW

All welcome to the preview of the following amazing exhibition.

Come along to ‘HAND STAND’ – by Christian Mann
Christian is 27 years old and has been working in his studio in London for 5 years.
He has been waiting for the right opportunity to unleash his work on the public.
YES THAT MEANS YOU!!

You are most welcome to the PREVIEW PARTY of this exciting young artists 1st major
exhibition – with Guest Musician LEON VINCE performing live, and there are FREE
DRINKS!
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 18TH 6-9PM

@ The Art House
140 Lewisham Way
New Cross
London
http://www.lewishamarthouse.co.uk/

Presenting Christian Mann – an exciting young painter from London who produces
powerfully engaging paintings, each of them born from freakish notes prose and
drawings.

His paintings convey aspects of social issues which are constantly being
regergitated by the media, historians, politicians, and yes – artists too. But far
from being dated, each painting cries out a sense of ‘happening’. Some paintings
contain vortexes of colour which bleed into strange forms . Some look like
designed 20th Century propaganda posters – but with a modern twist or tension
‘puppeteered’ by surprising characters acting out poses amidst scenes of chaos

He says – “Different cultures will have different understandings about what
represents what. Conflicts can derive from misunderstandings of words or symbols
and I think a big part of the process behind these works is about helping me to
explore the idea that my intentions are not always black or white. The great thing
about painting is that you can just let it happen. The problem is when you try to
see meaning too much in what you see.”

His work is definately challanging – but what it challanges is constantly being
lost and found within a mealstrom of creation.

He says of his working stye “I have always felt I have been taking a stand with my
work -just by letting it happen. The trouble is I’m never sure what kind of stand
I’m making. What I want to convey with each painting is constantly changing – each
time I come up with an idea I immediately want to look at it upside down, or back
to front, strip it naked, or sometimes avoid it. I push the idea until it has
that aura of timeless purpose, so that it cannot be avoided”

Exhibition open from Weds 18th untill Sunday October 29th, 10-5pm. Though the
artist will be available for private views when taking down the show on Monday the
30th and Tuesday 31st October. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

ENTRY FREE

PREVIEW with guest musicians Weds 18th October 6-9pm

Open from the 18th – 31st October 2006 10 – 5pm (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays)

Nearest train station; New Cross Gate or New Cross
Buses; 21,36, 436, 453, 171, 172, 321 (get off on New Cross Road or top of
Lewisham Way)

Contact – mailto:smashedplanet@btinternet.com
http://www.lewishamarthouse.co.uk/

Nottingham Landscape Painters -

Traditional painters of varying experience wanted for potential
collaboration in exhibition to take place in early 2007. Artists must be
based around Nottinghamshire and must have an interest in contemporary arts
practice.

If you would like to be involved please provide digital images of your work
(preferably jpegs of no larger than 2mb) and a supporting statement to
mailto:mattroberts-arts@hotmail.co.uk

I look forward to talking to you further about your work.

Kind Regards
Matt Roberts

Bringing Young and Older People Together Using the Arts

Thursday 23 November, 9:45 to 4:45
Weavers Fields Restaurant Trust, Bethnal Green, London

A training event exploring the role and responsibilities of the artist
in Intergenerational Arts using presentations, creative tools and
practical activities.

Intergenerational arts activity is growing. Using creative work to bring
together people from different generations, cultures, and faiths is as
complex as it is timely. Magic Me with funding from Arts Council England
has run a three year Continuing Professional Development programme for
its artists, staff and partners exploring good practice in this emerging
field. This day is your chance to find out what we discovered.

The day is designed for artists with a minimum of two years experience
in community arts.

Cost is £50 per delegate including lunch, refreshments and a copy of
Sharing The Experience, the Magic Me handbook on how to set up and run
intergenerational arts projects (value £9.95). Limited free places
available for artists who could not otherwise attend.

To book a place please visit our website: http://www.magicme.co.uk/ for more
details and to book online or email mailto:info@magicme.co.uk or call Emma
Thatcher on 020 3222 6064.

EVALUATION – from idea to installation – projects in glass and metal
Press Release – 5/09/06

Evaluation looks at the commissioning and production of artworks for public
and private spaces, focussing on the involvement of architects, designers
and artists in this vitally enriching process
The journey from initial concept to installed piece is a mixture of
exhilaration and frustration in the endeavour to match the client’s
aspirations to the physical, budgetary and scheduling constraints of the
project. Nevertheless these pressures often generate highly innovative and
inspired solutions.

The concept for this exhibition followed the creation of ‘Synergy’, a
striking glass and stainless steel suspended sculpture commissioned by
American lawyers Mayer Brown Rowe and Maw, for their newly refurbished
London offices.

To further explore these working relationships this exhibition, a
collaborative project by
Max Jacquard Glassforms, Peter Layton Associates and The Sculpture Factory,
brings together three approaches to the practice of design, manufacture and
delivery of bespoke commissioned artworks.

Max Jacquard is the recent winner of the British Glass Biennale Award 2006 –
http://www.ifg.org.uk/biennale.html
Peter Layton and Associates is currently short listed for the prestigious
Gateway to Yorkshire sculpture competition –
http://www.eastriding.gov.uk/gatewaytoyorkshire

15 September – 6 October 2006, weekdays from 11am – 5pm

The Glass Art Gallery, 7 The Leathermarket, Weston Street, London, SE1 3ER

For further details and images please contact Sylvie Marks

Tel: 0207 403 2800 mailto:info@peterlaytonglass.co.uk

Tube: London Bridge / Borough Free entry

CRITICS CHOICE – Free Arts Journalism Training.

SHAPE IS LOOKING FOR DEAF AND DISABLED PARTICIPANTS TO RECEIVE FREE ARTS
JOURNALISM TRAINING

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR ASPIRING ARTS JOURNALISTS.

Are you passionate about the arts?
Have you always wanted to work as an arts journalist?
Are you curious to learn more about how to view arts critically, and develop
skills in interviewing, writing, editing and pitching?
Do you believe that UK arts journalism requires more diversity?

Shape is recruiting participants for a unique 12 week Arts Journalism course this
autumn.

Eligibility criteria for participants:

This programme is specifically focussed to give deaf and disabled writers the
opportunity to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to progress into the
field of professional arts journalism.

- All applicants must consider themselves to be deaf or disabled
- All applicants must be over the age of 18
- Priority for project places will be given to residents of Islington, Camden,
Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Corporation of London, but other applications will be
considered.

In order to be considered for this programme, you do not have to have professional
experience as a journalist or writer, however all applicants must be able to
demonstrate their interest, aptitude and commitment to the programme by providing
the following:

- Completed application form
- One short review (no more than 250 words) of a piece of artistic work that you
have recently attended/experienced. This review may be something that has
already been published, or something that you create for this application. It
can review any form of art: book, film, television programme, dance, theatre,
visual arts, music etc.

Additional information you may submit, but are not required to:

- One sample of writing that you think demonstrates your personal style/form of
writing that you have may have experience in or would like to pursue
- CV or biography that details all relevant work experience and professional
history (paid and unpaid)

Details of programme: 12 weeks (45 learning hours)
Saturday October 7th – 10am-2pm
Tues Oct 9th – Tues December 5th 6-9pm
Saturday November 8th – 10am-5pm
Saturday December 9th – 10am-5pm

15 participants

Deadline for applications Wednesday 4th October 2006

For further information or an application form, please see our website
http://www.shapearts.org.uk
or contact us:
Shape – Critics Choice
Telephone: 020 7619 6160
Minicom: 020 7619 6161
Fax: 020 7619 6162
E-mail: mailto:dawn@shapearts.org.uk

The delivery of the programme will be flexible to the needs of the selected
participants.

This training programme will be delivered free of charge to participants as it is
supported by the London Borough of Islington Regeneration and the London
Development Agency.

Art in the Park presents…

Free screening of Art in the Park 05- 06
@ The Showroom, Screen 1
Monday 9th October, 11am
Come and view this 15 minute film made by Art in the Park volunteers and
find out more about the project, our events and volunteering
opportunities. With the chance to ask questions afterwards and meet
current volunteers and the staff team.
Everyone welcome!

The Big Draw 06- Superheroes
@ Ponderosa, top end next to the climbing boulder
Sunday 15th October, 1-4 pm
As part of this years national drawing celebtration, we’ll be drawing
’superhero’ life models who will be posing in the park for us. Try life
drawing with a difference, have a go at posing yourself and experiment
with different drawing techniques. See http://www.thebigdraw.org.uk for more
details.

At this event there will also be the other usual Art in the Park
activities on offer, including circus skills and chalking.

Everyone welcome! This event is free. Free drinks and snacks available.

Find us
Take the 94, 95 or 123 bus from town and get off just after the Arts
Tower (Sheffield University). Cross the road and walk away from town
untill you get to the corner of the Ponderosa park. Follow the chalk
arrows to the event. This route does take you down some fairly steps, so
if you need directions avoiding steps please give us a ring at the
office.

See our website for a map of the area and pictures from previous events.
http://www.artinthepark.org.uk

Future Art in the Park events

Balloonistas! Part Two
@Edward Street Flats, Netherthorpe
Sunday November 12th, 12 – 3 pm
Another chance to screen print onto bunting and on to t-shirts (bring
your own!). Come and watch the launch of the giant patchwork screen
printed balloon.

Art in the Park @ Hillsborough Park Christmas Festival
Sunday 10th December 11-4pm
Be inspired by the winter season and get creative at this special winter
event. plus music, entertainment, food, markets and other festive fun!

Would you like to get involved?
Art in the Park is always looking for volunteers to get involved with
events, publicity, fundraising etc. We are a friendly and supportive
team and can provide you with training, support and networking and
social opportunities. Call Roanna or Nikki on 0114 268 6813, email
mailto:nikki@artinthepark.org.uk or visit our website for more information.

Would you like copies of our new leaflets?
Running from October to December our leaflets contain all the
information about our events plus more details about volunteering
opportunities. If you or your organisation would like us to send you one
or more copies please get in touch.

Art in the Park is a volunteer run project based in Netherthorpe,
Upperthorpe and Langsett areas of Sheffield. We work in partnership with
Sheffield City Council Ranger Service and receive funding from The Arts
Council, The Freshgate Foundation and The Sheffield Town Trust.

Please let us know if you don’t wish to receive these emails.

Liverpool I:Object interactive workshops with non-artists to produce a piece of
sound-art using everyday objects

Press Release

SWIM: Sound workshops in music,
36 Windsor Street
Liverpool L8 1XF

0151 709 6123
079995 185 82

to: Organisation

Subject: I:Object interactive workshops with non-artists to produce a piece
of sound-art using everyday objects

Immediate release: 28/09/2006

Have you ever thought about making music with the sounds around you?
Well now’s your chance!

i:Object is an interactive workshop series which works with ordinary people
to create extraordinary performances and installations.

As part of the Liverpool Biennial international festival of contemporary
art, we are looking to work with you as part of this series.

We want you to be part of the next i:Object workshop!

The workshop will be captured on video and displayed as part of the
Biennial. If you enjoy the workshop why not take your interest further in
the live performance at the end of October?

Music is all about communicating who we are and how we feel. And, above all,
it’s about having fun!

We’re asking you to join us in i:Object and help show off the personality
and culture of Liverpool.

If you’re interested, phone Phil or Si on 0151 709 6123
or email us at mailto:swim@frakture.org to get involved.

Commissioned by SoundNetwork for the Liverpool Biennial
SWIM is the participation department of Frakture.

Web link: http://www.frakture.org/workshops/iObject.htm

I:Object Flyer : web site link: Flyer in PDF format
http://www.frakture.org/workshops/iobject_flyer2.pdf

P Morton
Frakture
36 Windsor Street
Liverpool L8 1XF
0151 709 6123
079995 185 82

ASTHMA UK
INAUGURAL ART EXHIBITION AND AWARD 2007: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Asthma UK is
creating an exciting new visual art exhibition and award for 2007, supported by
Gavin Turk and Damien Hirst. The exhibition, entitled Deep Inspiration, will be
held at the Jerwood Space, London SE1, in January-February 2007, and an award
will be made to the value of £6,000.

The award is being made in memory of Polly Campbell who died suddenly of asthma
in 2003, a few weeks short of her tenth birthday.
Artwork will be included that, in the opinion of the selectors, demonstrates not
just originality and excellence, but also shows a fundamental understanding of
asthma: the condition; its everyday triggers; the daily life of people with
asthma and their families; or its treatment. The award, to be announced during
the exhibition, will be made to artists whose work contains an original insight
and conveys a powerful message for change about the condition.

Asthma is a serious, widespread but controllable condition. It affects 5.2
million individuals in Britain, many of them young people. Asthma UK is the
only charity dedicated to improving the health and well-being of these people.
For more information on asthma, please refer to the website http://asthma.org.uk

Applications are now invited from all UK-based artists who are students or
graduates of a visual arts degree course. There is no age limit.

Submission is by application only. All completed applications must have been
received by Friday 13 October 2006. To receive an application form and entry
details, please send an SAE to the exhibition curators: Dickson Russell Art
Management, 23 St Peters Square, London W6 9NW. Application deadlines:
Completed applications must be received by Friday 13 October 2006 Jpegs and a
statement about the work in process must have be submitted to the Exhibition
Curators by Friday 17 November 2006 for initial review and selection Work for
submission must be delivered to selectors in London on 11, 12 or 13 December 2006
Enquiries
Exhibition curators: mailto:dickson.russell@ntlworld.com

Photo-digital exhibition at Persistence Works

Sight/ site Seeing

Mel Booth

An exhibition of photo-digital work at Persistence Works, Sheffield 26th- 18th
October

Mel Booth takes the photographic memories of the sights visited during a trip to
Rome as his starting point, and builds them up into glorious fragmentary and
multi-layered images.
Many of the most famous landmarks of the “eternal city” are transformed into
overlapping, colourful and intriguing iconic sites.
The exhibition is part of the city-wide Illuminate Festival celebrations.

Yorkshire ArtSpace Society
Persistence Works
21 Brown Street
Sheffield
S1 2BS
0114 2761769 or mailto:info@artspace.org.uk or http://www.artspace.org.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10am to 5pm (except Thurs 10.45am to 5pm) Free Admission

PHRASED & CONFUSED
Live Literature/Spoken word Networking Event and Promoter Development Opportunity

Do you want to meet key live literature activists in your region?
Do you want the chance to put on your own live literature/spoken word event in a
key venue?

If you answered yes to either of the above then hurry as places are going fast at
the Phrased & Confused live literature networking meetings which lead to the
development opportunity. Sign up by emailing these details to
mailto:promoters@phrasedandconfused.co.uk

Your name:
Your organisation (or activity if you are an individual):
Address:
Email address:
Phone number:

MORE ABOUT PHRASED & CONFUSED

Phrased & Confused is a spoken word and music project that combines development
opportunities for live literature promoters/producers with a live tour featuring
singer-songwriters Emma Pollock (The Delgados) and Chris T-T, poet Brendan Cleary
and spoken word duo Sore Throat.

During previous Phrased & Confused projects, our research demonstrated a lack of
producers/promoters with the skills and networks necessary to produce quality live
literature events and tours. We wanted to do something about it so, as part of
this year’s tour, we are running a development programme that will give potential
and emerging producers/promoters opportunities to work with our tour venues,
provide training and support for them and expand their networks.

HOW IT WORKS?

At each tour date we will be holding a free seminar/networking event for regional
live literature ‘activists’ including promoters, producers, editors, writers/
performers. Producers/promoters that attend the seminar will be invited to submit
their ideas for working with the host venue.
We will work with each of the tour venues to identify one producer with whom they
will work during 2007 providing a real-life professional development opportunity
for each chosen producer. As part of their professional development they will be
supported in submitting an Arts Council England ‘Grants for the Arts’ application
to their regional office. Alongside this selected producers will also be invited
to a series of training sessions to help equip them with the skills they need to
produce their project.
These training sessions will also be open for application to any producer/promoter
who attends the initial seminar.

OUR TOUR WILL VISIT THESE VENUES:

Thurs 5th Oct: Luminaire (London)
Sun 8th Oct: Colchester Arts Centre (Colchester)
Mon 9th Oct: Norwich Arts Centre (Norwich)
Wed 18th Oct: The Y (Leicester)
Thu 19th Oct: Komedia Brighton (Brighton)
Sat 21st Oct: The Brewery (Kendal)

If you would like to attend a seminar in, or you would like more information
contact Emily Webber on mailto:promoters@phrasedandconfused.co.uk

For more information about the tour please visit
http://www.phrasedandconfused.co.uk

Phrased & Confused is produced by the hub and supported by Arts Council England