Here’s some news on a few bits and pieces artists Thomson & Craighead are up to in next few weeks. Interesting work, have a look.
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Thomson & Craighead – artists
March 3, 2010 – 9:50 am
Media/film artist commission opportunity – Mid Pennine Arts
March 3, 2010 – 9:40 am
The Remade Steering group and Mid Pennine Arts would now like to commission a media/film artist to work on an inter generational, creative project working with local secondary schools and the local community to establish a sense of connection / identity and positive future vision of the site
For further information or to book a site visit call Helen Callaghan on 01282 421986 or email helen.callaghan@midpenninearts.org.uk To download an artists brief visit http://www.midpenninearts.org.uk/opportunities.htmlMedia/film artist commission
16mm film – coming soon to Lumen
February 26, 2010 – 11:47 am
Lumen are acquiring a Steenbeck 16mm editing and viewing table. Our thanks to Dr Ian MacDonald for his kind donation.
We would like artists and filmmakers who are working with 16mm to come and use this professional piece of kit. It should be ready to use in mid-March. If anyone has experience of maintaining 16mm equipment then we are looking for a volunteer to help us ensure this equipment is in full working order – please get in touch 0113 246 9850
Sound/sonic submissions
February 25, 2010 – 3:18 pm
Lumen are working with South Leeds Community Radio (SLCR) in programming sound/sonic art onto the radio. If you are interested in having your work aired then please send on a DVD your work to Lumen, stating in writing that you are happy for the work to be aired by SLCR to their audiences for no fee
Lumen Residencies
February 25, 2010 – 11:32 am
Lumen continue to support artists in developing experimental media work
Current residents are – Vicky Lucas, Pete Spence and Dave Lynch & Micheale Spessa
If you are interested in applying see our Opportunities website page on how to apply. Artists enjoy the use of our project space and equipment resource to develop their ideas. In return they deliver a final event or ’show and tell’ session to share their experience with the artistic community
Salford Film Festival – 2010 entry
February 21, 2010 – 11:17 am
Submissions should be sent on DVD to Steve Balshaw, Programme Manager, Salford Film Festival, The International Media Centre, Adelphi House, Salford Crescent, Salford, M3 6EN. Further information and submission form available from info@salfordfilmfestival.org.uk, or from our website www.salfordfilmfestival.org.uk. There is no submission fee. Deadline for submissions is August 20th
Short animation – show your work
February 12, 2010 – 12:01 pm
Westgate Studios are looking for artists to submit short animation films for our first ever movie night on 24th February, 6-8pm
Submissions address:
Westgate Studios, 55 Westgate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire. WF1 1BW
Email address:
info@westgatestudios.net Application contact:
Sophie on 01924 383453
Janet Cardiff – panel discussion event 18th Feb
February 10, 2010 – 3:32 pm
Panel discussion: Janet Cardiff and the Forty Part Motet; Howard Assembly Room at Opera North 6.30-8pm
Free, but tickets must be booked in advance 0844 848 2727
Join us for a fascinating insight into international artist Janet Cardiff’s The Forty Part Motet with a panel of specialist speakers from the worlds of art and music, chaired by Charlotte Higgins (The Guardian). The panel will come together to discuss the piece, Janet Cardiff’s wider body of work, and the broader relationship between contemporary art and classical music.
With Nicholas Kok (conductor), Theresa Bergne (Director, Field Art Projects and the original producer of The Forty Part Motet), and Fiona Bradley (Director, Fruitmarket Gallery, Edinburgh). Chaired by Charlotte Higgins, chief arts writer, The Guardian
Creative training workshops
February 5, 2010 – 2:59 pm
Our new digital workshops for artists to help you learn how to use cameras, editing, sound, web, and projection for making and showing your work
Running through February and March in the evenings, for as little as £25 per person
Don’t miss out – payment secures your place – see our TRAINING website page for details
New audio-visual support for 2010
February 2, 2010 – 7:29 pm
Our work from within the cultural sector continues to ensure professional high quality support for all your audio-visual equipment and project management needs. With festival season nearly upon us please remember that we can provide for all your audio-visual needs, and at much cheaper rates than commercial AV companies. We can also advise on artists’ film & media programmes and training.
Lumen are usually 50% cheaper than other AV equipment and technical service suppliers, and we operate right across the UK, and internationally.