http://create.uk.net Arts and cultural news from around the Scarborough region http://create.uk.net/images/logowhite.gif http://create.uk.net en-gb http://create.uk.net/moreinfo.php?vw_news_id=285 Sunday 15th August 1pm - 5pm in Woodend Gardens Bring food, drink and blanket (alcohol permitted) Woodend Gardens The Crescent Scarborough tel: 01723 384545 2010-07-20 16:50:20 http://create.uk.net/moreinfo.php?vw_news_id=285 http://create.uk.net/moreinfo.php?vw_news_id=284 A colourful and mischievious exhibition including paintings, prints and sculpture. With work that responds directly to the gallery space and its architectural features. Duckett & Jeffreys Gallery 2 Old Maltongate Malton YO17 7EG tel: 01377 236008 Open Wed - Sat, 10am - 6pm PRIVATE VIEW Thursday 22 July 7pm - 9pm All visitors of the Private View will be entered into a free raffle for a framed image to be drawn on the night. 2010-07-20 16:29:41 http://create.uk.net/moreinfo.php?vw_news_id=284 http://create.uk.net/moreinfo.php?vw_news_id=283 Andrew Cheetham was born in Heywood, Lancashire and studied at Manchester Polytechnic, Liverpool John Moores University and Central St. Martins College of Art. He lives and works in Scarborough, where he has a studio in one of the baiting sheds on the harbour. He has been painting the sea and documenting Scarborough’s declining fishing Industry since 2000. In 2009 he was Artist-in-Residence in Rosedale on the North York Moors. The notion of decay is central to his work, from the documentary depiction of our declining Industrial Heritage, to the momentary collapse of a wave. Through close observation, he aims to capture changes in atmosphere and light, drawing on both a personal and social relationship with his subject matter – objective yet intimate. The South Street Gallery & Rosie’s Boudoir South Street South Cliff Scarborough YO11 2AF Opening hours: Wednesday 12 – 5pm (till the end of August), Thursday, Friday & Saturday 12 - 5pm. Sunday 12 – 4pm. Or by appointment. Tel: 01723 506010 E-mail: enquiries@southstreetgallery.co.uk 2010-07-20 16:16:50 http://create.uk.net/moreinfo.php?vw_news_id=283 http://create.uk.net/moreinfo.php?vw_news_id=281 The exhibition, based in the Gallery Coffee Lounge, will feature a hand picked collection of Lindsey’s wonderfully atmospheric and infinitely desirable silk & felt wraps and scarves and other felt artwork and vessels. As with most of Lindsey’s work, her scarves and wraps are inspired by her surroundings and in particular by the natural landscape and the sea. Her work is deeply evocative of the moods and atmosphere we experience in our surroundings – a crisp autumn walk, a hazy summer afternoon or a fresh seaside stroll; somehow Lindsey has managed to capture all of these moods in her work. As Lindsey explains, ‘I currently make, sell and exhibit what I call 'wearable art'. My scarves and wraps are made using the ‘nuno’ felting technique where a combination of hand-dyed wool and woven fabrics are felted together to create beautifully soft, light, warm, sumptuous works of art, and above all, work that is interesting, challenging and unique.’ ‘Felt-making is such an amazing medium in that you can form it into almost anything, whether it is fine and flat, or thick and three dimensional. The possibilities are vast and although there are many preconceived perceptions of what felt is and how it can be used, I believe it is becoming more widely acknowledged as an important form of expression and craftsmanship.’ Lindsey’s business ‘Textile Art & Design’ is currently based in Woodend Creative Workspace and supplies work throughout the world and is exhibited widely throughout the region. ‘All Wrapped Up’ goes on display from 17 July to Sunday 12 September 2010. For further information contact Scarborough Art Gallery on 01723 374753 or www.scarboroughartgallery.org.uk. 2010-07-08 15:09:04 http://create.uk.net/moreinfo.php?vw_news_id=281 http://create.uk.net/moreinfo.php?vw_news_id=280 Scarborough Art Gallery has a fun packed summer planned to keep all the family entertained. The Gallery will play host to a fabulous touring exhibition which starts its tour with us in Scarborough on Saturday 17 July through to Sunday 19 September. The exhibition which is being toured by Seven Stories based in Newcastle upon Tyne is entitled ‘From the Tiger that Came To Tea to Mog & Pink Rabbit’ and explores the life and celebrates the work of Judith Kerr who is one of Britain's best known author–illustrators for children. A whole series of FREE family workshops will be taking place every week day (except Mondays) throughout the summer. Kids will have the chance to listen to the wonderful Mog stories and take part in the workshops which will involve all sorts of creative adventures including mask and puppet making, face painting and having the chance to create your own book cover using various collage techniques. The exhibition will appeal to kids and adults alike and looks at Judith’s life and work from many different angles. Judith’s first picture book, The Tiger Who Came to Tea, began as a bedtime story for her own children and was publishedin 1968. It soon became a classic and by the time it celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2008, it had been translated into 11 languages and sold over five million copies. Alongside original artwork, notes and sketches, children will enjoy stepping into Sophie’s kitchen to have tea with a life-sized tiger. Also featured is the loveable Mog series, beginning with Mog the Forgetful Cat in 1970, and drawing to a close with Goodbye Mog in 2002. Find out how Judith took inspiration from her family and real life cat; curl up and enjoy reading Judith’s books inside Mog’s cosy basket. The exhibition will also give you the chance to explore Judith’s childhood and her experiences of having to escape Germany as Hitler came to power, how it felt to be a refugee in Switzerland, then France before finally settling in London in 1936. Judith writes about these experiences through three semi-autobiographical novels for older children in her Out of the Hitler Time trilogy, through the story of her alter ego Anna. The exhibition gives a unique insight into Judith’s life and work, including original childhood drawings where we discover how she developed into the artist and story teller we know today. As well as the daily workshops there will be a chance to meet the author herself when she comes to Scarborough on Sunday 8 August (1-3pm). Judith will read one of her favourite stories and sign copies of her books which will be on sale in the Gallery shop. Booking is essential for the book reading as places are limited. Telephone 01723 384511 or email learning@smtrust.uk.com. There will be a special party celebration for Mog on Bank Holiday Monday 30 August as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the publication of ‘Mog the Forgetful Cat’. All the usual party activities will be taking place for all the family to enjoy. Kids go free to the Gallery at all times and all the workshops are free. Adult entry to the Gallery is £2 (£1.80 Concessions) or Free with an Open Return annual ticket (£9/£8). 2010-07-08 15:06:03 http://create.uk.net/moreinfo.php?vw_news_id=280 http://create.uk.net/moreinfo.php?vw_news_id=277 Coastival – festival of the arts, in association with Hull Uiversity Gallery is pleased to announce its open exhibition of visual arts February 18th to April 4th. Entry closing date is 5th November 2010. Entry forms may be acquired from Coastival office by e-mail: contact@create.uk.net or telephone: 01723 384545. 2010-07-08 12:15:04 http://create.uk.net/moreinfo.php?vw_news_id=277 http://create.uk.net/moreinfo.php?vw_news_id=274 ART IN THE PEN THE NORTH’S VISUAL ART FAIR Skipton, North Yorkshire SATURDAY & SUNDAY 14/16 AUGUST 2010 10am – 4pm each day Free Entry, Free Parking Craven Cattle Mart, Skipton, North Yorkshire. Invited Preview Friday 13 August, 7pm – 9pm ART IN THE PEN now in its fifth year, is a two-day visual arts event - a leading art fair in the north’s cultural calendar and already stimulating interest from major visual art publications. There is free entry for visitors to the fair and each participating artist pays a flat fee for hiring a pen at Skipton Auction Mart - there are no commission charges. In 2009, 6000 people visited the fair over the two days and artists’ sales totalled over £70,000 plus commissions. Extensive marketing and advertising campaigns position ART IN THE PEN as a high profile art fair providing artists with an opportunity to present their work to the buying public. Full information and guidelines are available to download from www.artinthepen.org.uk If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact anthea@ccmauctions.com 2010-06-29 16:09:43 http://create.uk.net/moreinfo.php?vw_news_id=274 http://create.uk.net/moreinfo.php?vw_news_id=270 This new programme will combine bespoke professional development support with marketing and commission opportunities for practitioners working in all art forms, including literature, music, theatre, dance and the visual arts within the county of North Yorkshire. The programme will assist the long-term sustainability of practitioners at different stages of development, including early career and the more established practitioners. Information Sessions in June and July 2010 To help launch the project, there will be a series of information sessions in June and July. Dates and venues of the first sessions are noted below. Register your interest by emailing hazel@creativenorthyorkshire.com Extending Practice This part of the programme will provide one-to-one mentoring support to professional practitioners over a period of twelve to eighteen months. The support will be designed to assist the participants to achieve an agreed outcome such as a first solo exhibition, commission, performance, publication etc. Mentors with expertise and extensive knowledge of the relevant art form will be selected in consultation with participants. Each participant will also receive marketing advice and support. Celebrating Place This part of the programme will provide ten commissions for North Yorkshire based practitioners working in literature, music, theatre, dance, visual and combined arts to develop new work that is inspired by an aspect of North Yorkshire’s culture, heritage or environment. The work will be undertaken during 2010/11 and will be showcased as part of a high profile event, e.g. literature, music or other festival, North Yorkshire Open Studios, etc. A commission fee will be paid to each practitioner to include all fees, materials, equipment and expenses. Payment will be by instalment with a final payment made on the successful presentation of the work. Practitioners awarded a commission will also receive mentoring support as part of the programme. Appropriate mentors will be identified in consultation with each participant. Selection The deadline for receipt of applications will be early September 2010. Further details will be published on the following websites: www.creativenorthyorkshire.com and www.art-connections.org.uk The co-ordinator for Extending Practice, Celebrating Place is Hazel Cameron. Contact her by email at: hazel@creativenorthyorkshire.com Information and Workshop Sessions (attendance is not a prerequisite for applicants) Wednesday 23rd June, Rural Arts, Thirsk Literary Session 10am – 3pm Morning Project information plus details on the application procedure. Don't Wait - Making Things Happen as a Writer Steve Dearden, short story writer and Director of the National Association for Literature Development. www.stevedearden.com Pat Borthwick, award-winning poet, will read from her latest collection and other work. Afternoon Choice • Poetry workshop with Pat Borthwick (Food for thought) • Prose writing workshop with Steve Dearden __________________________________________________________________________________ Friday 25th June, Scarborough Library Literary Session 10am – 3pm Morning Project information plus details on the application procedure. Tim Turnbull, poet, performer and first winner of the Arts Foundation's Performance Poetry Fellowship. Routes to Publishing – How to get published and continue to be published Sheila Wakefield, Managing Editor of Red Squirrel Press, Northumberland. Afternoon Choice • Writing workshop with Tim Turnbull • Approaching festivals/putting on a reading - Scarborough Literary Festival and Hazel Buchan Cameron __________________________________________________________________________________ Tuesday 13th July, Henshaws, Knaresborough Music Session 10am – 3pm • Graham McKenzie, Artistic Director and Chief Executive, Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival www.hcmf.co.uk • Rich Huxley Guitarist/vocalist in Hope and Social; co-founder of the UK’s first fan funded, fan owned record label Alamo Music. __________________________________________________________________________________ Booking fee for all sessions £10 (includes lunch). 2010-06-03 13:50:17 http://create.uk.net/moreinfo.php?vw_news_id=270