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Archive for 2009

October 13 2009 By jadams

Artists in the Academy Date: Thursday 22 October, 2pm – 5pm Venue: The Anatomy Theatre and Museum, King’s College London, Strand Campus Cost: Free This event will explore and showcase some of the exciting collaborations between universities and artists-in-residence.  The event will involve a chaired discussion of the benefits of collaboration for both parties, as well as providing a networking [...]

October 13 2009 By jadams

Here’s an opportunity for artists from the London Artists Collective.  Whether you’re London-based or not, this could be just what you’re looking for.  Links follow at the end of the article. We are now accepting applications from new artists: London Artists Collective is a collective of artists living, working and exhibiting in London, ranging in practices from painting sculpture, drawing [...]

October 13 2009 By jadams

Installation artist Clare Lynn has had resounding success with her magical light installations which she has been producing since last year.  Clare loves to transform ordinairy, sometimes run-down surroundings into magical, enchanting and inspirational areas with her use of LEDs and her creativity.  “I have gained a curiosity with certain locations that we avoid once darkness falls”, she says.  “Environments [...]

October 1 2009 By jadams

University degree shows are always a great place to catch the new up-and-coming artists who may well be making a huge impact on the art world in the years to come.   They attract a wide audience, from students to those in the industry and also offer a great free day out for anyone who fancies an arty day out – [...]

September 27 2009 By danfone

I recently finished a Masters degree in Digital Art.  I’m sure I’m not the only person to finish a Masters and find themselves wondering what comes next.  For two years I’ve had one focused goal, now attained.  Really though, the whole point of the MA was to take me to the next level of being a practicing artist, to get [...]

September 21 2009 By jadams

LSE unveils new Richard Wilson sculpture, ‘Square the Block’ Richard Wilson RA, one of Britain’s most renowned sculptors, revealed his ambitious five storey-high work at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) to the public , ready for it’s launch today (21st September 2009). Richard Wilson’s major architectural intervention, ‘Square the Block’, has been installed on the northwest [...]

September 21 2009 By admin

“Be prepared to be transported out of your comfort zone.” 2009 sees the second year of the CuparArts Festival.  Running from 10 – 25 October, the themes central to this ambitious event are innovation and experimentation.  It is the unique high-quality curated Visual Arts programme  that distinguishes this festival from others in Fife and the rest of Scotland.  Started by [...]

September 16 2009 By jadams

‘Weaving Within’ – Stirling Castle and The Smith Gallery and Museum 12th September – 8th November 2009 The British Tapestry Group (BTG) is holding an exhibition of small format tapestries woven by its members, across the two venues of Stirling Castle and the Smith Gallery and Museum.  Since the success of Tapestry ’08 exhibition held in Halifax, Yorkshire last year, [...]

September 3 2009 By admin

Following Enfield Council’s search for an artist to design at Florence Hayes Recreation Ground, another opportunity to secure a commission has arisen; this time the commission is worth £200,000.  In order to welcome people into Enfield from the South West, the Redevelopment and Environmental Works Team at Enfield’s Highway Services have secured funding for an environmental improvement scheme that will [...]

August 25 2009 By jadams

Have you always dreamed of designing a piece of public art which will stand the test of time and be seen by generations to come?  Here’s a fantastic opportunity for artists to design a piece of public art to be displayed permanently as part of a regeneration scheme in Enfield.  Enfield Council wishes to commission a piece of public art [...]

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