Monthly Archive for May, 2006

Calderstones Park and the Woolton Outhouse

Published by ian jackson on May 31, 2006 22:52 in 2006. 1 Comment

Spent Tuesday morning in South Liverpool. After visiting a couple of places in Smithdown Rd, we headed for Menlove Avenue
Calderstones park is lovely at this time of year (well it is any time of year really) and periodically there is an art exhibition to further enhance the park-visiting experience. The current exhibition in the Coach House is called ‘Art from the Square’ (I think) and features a few familiar names from the recent printmakers exhibitions and others. There are various media and styles, landscapes, seascapes, wildlife and abstracts. Very nice.
Its open 10.00 – 16.30 each day until June 11th 2006.

It was sunny but still cold, some nice hots chips for £1 from the cafe did the trick.

A bit further down Menlove Ave. is the Woolton Outhouse, I wasn’t sure exactly where it was so we wandered up and down Vale Road for a while before seeking directions. Purely by chance we passed the house where John Lennon grew up, I’d never been there before. The glass outhouse is a bit further on in the small woodland at the back of the tower blocks. It is a piece of public art that was unveiled in early 2005, I think there’s occasional displays inside it but it all looked a bit quiet at present, it was locked. Apparently it looks great as the day goes dark and it lights up.

Published by ian jackson on May 31, 2006 22:52 in 2006. 1 Comment

Brazilian Carnival night. – June 9th

Published by ian jackson on May 30, 2006 21:56 in Music. Closed

Brazilian Carnival night.
Live music with Liverpool’s very own Batala, the country’s best Brazilian percussion band, disco with DJ Juanito (Samba-Lambada-Pagode-Carioca Funk) and now some Reggeton! Dancers AND a celebration of Brazil’s forthcoming
World Cup campaign- come in fancy dress, costumes, masks! Prizes for the best ones and best dancers! Lots of NOISE guaranteed!
Friday 9th June. 9pm – 2am. 3 pounds entrance.
@ The Pacific bar and grill, Temple St,
Off Victoria St,
Liverpool city centre.
See www.dj-juanito.co.uk

Published by ian jackson on May 30, 2006 21:56 in Music. Closed

Hope University Degree Show

Published by ian jackson on May 30, 2006 21:14 in 2006. Closed

There was huge crowd at the Cornerstone building on Friday for the opening of the Hope University Fine Art and Design Degree Show by the 2006 graduates. It continues until Friday June 2nd and is well worth a look. I thought the textiles and ceramics were particularly good. The painting seemed a bit weak this time but maybe that was just me being a bit worn out by the time I reached them.

Published by ian jackson on May 30, 2006 21:14 in 2006. Closed

Pre-Biennial Internships at FACT

Published by ian jackson on May 30, 2006 17:34 in Opportunities. Closed

From FACT…

FACT are seeking enthusiastic, hard working interns to work specifically on the Liverpool Biennial 06 exhibitions at FACT from June – September 2006.

Artists exhibiting at FACT during the Biennial 06 include Matthew Buckingham, Sissel Tolaas, Anu Pennanen, Kelly Mark, Shilpa Gupta, Apichatpong Weerasethakul.

Intern candidates must have an enthusiasm for, and knowledge of, contemporary art, some experience of working in the arts – ideally of coordinating an arts project, exhibition or event – and have excellent communication and organisational skills.

Candidates should be available for a minimum of three days per week, starting as soon as possible, until the opening weekend of the Biennial (September 16 and 17 2006).

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a friendly, dynamic team and organisation and gain first hand experience of working within the arts.

Please note these are voluntary positions but travel costs will be reimbursed within the Merseyside area.

To apply please send a CV, with covering letter outlining why you are suitable for this position and what you hope to bring to the post and FACT during the internship. Please also provide two referees.

For more information please contact:
Sheindal Cohen, FACT, 88 Wood Street, Liverpool. L1 4DQ
Tel: 0151 707 4444
Email: admin@fact.co.uk
Closing date for applications: Monday 12 June 2006
Interviews in Liverpool: Monday 19 & Tuesday 20 June 2006
www.fact.co.uk

We welcome applications from any individual regardless of ethnic origin, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. All applications will be considered on merit.

Published by ian jackson on May 30, 2006 17:34 in Opportunities. Closed

Internships at FACT

Published by ian jackson on May 30, 2006 17:25 in Opportunities. Closed

From FACT…

FACT are seeking enthusiastic, hard working interns to work specifically on the Liverpool Biennial 06 exhibitions at FACT from June – September 2006.

Artists exhibiting at FACT during the Biennial 06 include Matthew Buckingham, Sissel Tolaas, Anu Pennanen, Kelly Mark, Shilpa Gupta, Apichatpong Weerasethakul.

Candidates should be available for a minimum of three days per week, starting as soon as possible, until the opening weekend of the Biennial (September 16 and 17 2006).

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a friendly, dynamic team and organisation and gain first hand experience of working within the arts.

Please note these are voluntary positions but travel costs will be reimbursed within the Merseyside area.

We welcome applications from any individual regardless of ethnic origin, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. All applications will be considered on merit.

Published by ian jackson on May 30, 2006 17:25 in Opportunities. Closed

Janette Ireland at Chelsea Flower Show

Published by ian jackson on May 30, 2006 15:26 in 2006. Closed

janette ireland pebble art More good news for a North West artist. Though not actually based in Liverpool, Janette Ireland exhibited her pebble mosaic art at Egg last summer as part of a Headspace exhibition.
She has also exhibited at Hampton Court Palace and this past week her work was on show at the Chelsea Flower Show where she won a certificate of Merit for Outstanding Presentation.
Congratulations Janette.
More details on her website: www.mosaicart.uk.com

Published by ian jackson on May 30, 2006 15:26 in 2006. Closed

Liverpool Artist Shortlisted for Shrewsbury Open

Published by ian jackson on May 29, 2006 23:17 in 2006. Closed

I was delighted to hear that local artist Sharon Mutch has been selected as a finalist for the Shrewsbury Open Art Competition. Hope she wins a prize too.
Shortlisted works will be exhibited across 4 venues in Shrewsbury from 15th July – 3rd September 2006 as part of the Shrewsbury Summer Season
ARTISTS’ AWARDS AND PRIZES INCLUDE £3,000 first prize; £1,000 prize and £500 ‘People’s Choice’ prize
The judges are a director of NESTA , a director of the Arts Council North East, Head of Arts at the Science Museum, London and the senior curator of Wolverhampton Art Gallery.

Published by ian jackson on May 29, 2006 23:17 in 2006. Closed

Liverpool International Nets Title Sponsor

Published by ian jackson on May 29, 2006 23:03 in News. Closed

Liverpool International Nets Title Sponsor

Finance broker TFS-ICAP has announced today that they will be sponsoring the 2006 Liverpool International Tennis Tournament (13 -18 June, 2006).

As with any major sporting event, sponsorship is essential to the growth of the event and its sustainability.

Carl Bradshaw, Tournament Manager, commented, “We’re delighted TFS-ICAP is supporting the tournament and for the support to come from a London-based company – it certainly adds calibre to the event.

”Sponsorship allows us to attract bigger players to the tournament such as Goran Ivanisevic. The event itself is growing every year and is now firmly established on the tennis calendar.”

David Pinchin, CEO of TFS, commented, “The Liverpool International is one of the great sporting successes and a highlight on the sporting calendar. TFS-ICAP is pleased to sponsor such an event that showcases a host of first-rate tennis players.”

Calderstones Park provides a unique venue for the summer event, which attracts over 20,000 spectators.

ATP ace, Xavier Malisse, said, “It’s a great event and the round robin set-up guarantees the players lots of valuable grass court practice before Wimbledon.”

The event, now in its fifth year, enjoys a global audience of over 20 million thanks to TV coverage from Sky and the American Tennis Channel. As a result, the tournament has elevated in status and is now Europe’s largest tennis exhibition tournament.

Organiser, Northern Vision, has already secured a number of world-class players to take part in the tournament including World No 4 Ivan Ljubicic. Headlining the event will be 2001 Wimbledon Champion and 2005 Davis Cup Winner, Goran Ivanisevic, who will play against another ‘87 Wimbledon Champion, Pat Cash.

Joint partners in organising the six-day event are Liverpool Culture Company and Liverpool City Council.

Sponsors of the 2006 Liverpool International include Lexus, Radisson, Total Fitness and local property developers Magull and Gerrald Murphy.

Northern Vision are delighted this year to announce they have signed rising Belgian star Xavier Malisse, as well as American’s Vince Spadea, Robert Kendrick, Bobby Reynolds and Augustin Calleri.

Following the success of Martina Navratilova at the tournament last year, Northern Vision is introducing a WTA event this year, which will include America’s Ashley Harkleroad.

One of the events big attractions is the Legends tournament held alongside the ATP and WTA event. This year the tournament will see the return of Ilie Nasatase, Mansour Bahrami, Henri Leconte and Pete McNamara.

For further information and ticket enquiries, please telephone 0151 227 5940 or visit www.liverpooltennis.co.uk

The 2006 Liverpool International Tennis Tournament runs from 13th – 18th June. For further information about the event and ticket enquiries, telephone 0151 227 5940 or visit www.liverpooltennis.co.uk

Published by ian jackson on May 29, 2006 23:03 in News. Closed