Monthly Archive for May, 2007

Powerplant Performance at FACT

Published by ian jackson on May 31, 2007 22:57 in Music. Closed

Got my tickets, they’re FREE!

Powerplant – FACT, The Box 05 June 2007 19.00 FREE

Bringing together some of the UK’s most dynamic young artists, Powerplant explores hi-octane percussion-led music with an electronic sound and strong visual performance.

Led by percussionist Joby Burgess, the performance will include Steve Reich’s hypnotic Electric Counterpoint, re-worked for the Xylosynth and Lannis Xenakis’s tour de force Rebonds B, as well as new music by the group.

Powerplant’s set of Kraftwerk classiscs, arranged by Joby and composer Ben Foster features the innovative and award winning Elysian Quartet, in a heady mix of live-sampling, lush strings and a little 80’s chic.

The evening will begin with a Q+A session with the artists, followed by the performance.

Tickets are FREE and available from the Information Desk and The FACT Shop in the foyer.
NB: Tickets are limited and therefore subject to availability. Contact (0151) 707 4450 for details.

Published by ian jackson on May 31, 2007 22:57 in Music. Closed

Artwork of the Day – Chris Millichamp

Published by ian jackson on May 31, 2007 10:35 in Art Of The Day. 2 Comments

Liverpool artwork of the day – Thursday May 31 2007. ‘Bluecoat’ by Chris Millichamp, sold by www.liverpoolgallery.com

A bit of a cheat as this original watercolour of the Bluecoat has been sold so it may not be in Liverpool now. There’s several other similar works by the talented local painter though available from liverpoolgallery.com and they have an open evening at their venue in the Albert Dock colonnades this evening, they’ll be open until 21.00.

This picture made me realise just how much I miss this view of the front of Bluecoat Arts Centre, can’t wait for it to re-open early next year.

The exhibition is now in full swing and it’ll be a good chance to get together, (any excuse for a glass of wine). There are several new pieces exhibited in the gallery and also displaying some poetry.

Also at the Albert Dock this evening there will be an Exhibition of work by Liverpool John Moore’s University students in ‘Site’ and several other Units, and a preview evening at No.8 The Colonnades for an exhibition called ‘Lines of Investigation’. Everyone’s welcome and it should be a lovely evening around the Dock.

For more information call Anita on 07804 061 855 or email anita@liverpoolgallery.com
The Exhibition at No.15 The Colonnades by Liverpoolgallery.com artists runs until 29th June 2007

Published by ian jackson on May 31, 2007 10:35 in Art Of The Day. 2 Comments

Streetwaves – Girl Power Required

Published by ian jackson on May 30, 2007 16:46 in Opportunities. Closed

Girl power required

THE LIVERPOOL Culture Company has extended its search for the city’s hottest new musical talent.

And it’s hoped that the extra time will give more female singers and musicians a chance to get their entries in.

The deadline for this year’s Streetwaves competition was originally set for June 1, but organisers have decided to give up-and-coming local musicians another week to apply.

Alicia Smith, Streetwaves Project Manager, said: “We’ve received a great response to Streetwaves 2007, but we’d really like a more representative mix of applicants.

“We’re not trying to put men off – we’d obviously like as many people as possible to apply – but it would be great to see some local female bands and solo artists getting involved.”

Anyone aged 14 to 25 can take part, you just need to visit liverpool08.com and download and complete an application form before the new deadline of June 7.

http://www.liverpool08.com/streetwaves/

Now in its third year, Streetwaves 2007 will include outdoor heats in each of Liverpool’s five neighbourhoods (Alt Valley, Liverpool East, City and North, Liverpool South, and South Central). The ‘most ready’ talent from each heat will win an impressive package, including the chance to perform live on the special Streetwaves stage at this year’s Mathew Street Music Festival.

Published by ian jackson on May 30, 2007 16:46 in Opportunities. Closed

Contemporary Urban Centre (Novas) – Call for Entries

Published by ian jackson on May 30, 2007 16:33 in Opportunities. Closed

Call For Entries – Novas Arts invites you to exhibit your
artwork in the first exhibition at Novas’ Contemporary Urban Centre, Liverpool

Exhibition Details
The first exhibition is opening in summer 2007 and will run into Autumn.
The work must reflect, or be created by someone who has experienced, issues of social exclusion.
You can submit a maximum of five pieces each and all work must be available for sale. 50% of profits will go to the creator of the work and 50% will be invested back into Novas’ work.

Delivery address and for further enquiries
Low res (50k or less) images or 6×4 colour prints can be emailed or posted to the relevant address below.
Please include your name, contact telephone number, postal and email addresses (if applicable).
Russell Wright, The Alima Centre
35 Sefton Street, Liverpool
L8 5SL. Tel: 0151 706 6900
russell.wright@novas.org

What are Contemporary Urban Centres?
A new idea for the 21st Century, the Novas Contemporary Urban Centre is an Arts, Cultural and Social Enterprise reflecting the themes of contemporary life from the point of view of marginalised and excluded communities.

Keep your eyes peeled for the neon Novas Contemporary Urban Centre logo across Liverpool in future months!

Published by ian jackson on May 30, 2007 16:33 in Opportunities. Closed

Celebrate on 20/08 – Again

Published by ian jackson on May 30, 2007 15:38 in Annual Events. Closed

Celebrate on 20/08

artinliverpool.com will be taking part again of course (see last years report and here), we’ll announce more details in the future.
(when we come up with an idea of what to do)

The Liverpool Culture Company is asking local organisations and businesses to help celebrate the city’s European Capital of Culture status.

Each year on August 20 – 20/08 – groups across the region are encouraged to celebrate Liverpool’s 08 success by making an ‘offer’ for the day. An offer can take the form of free or discounted entrance, or a special event or promotion.

Last year 20/08 day included hundreds of offers. People were given the chance to sample a huge selection of activities – from free lessons in rock climbing to taking an exclusive behind the scenes tour of a brewery, free CD loans from local libraries to discounted dining in city centre restaurants.

August 20 will also mark the 2nd birthday of the 08 Place – Liverpool’s one stop culture shop. The Whitechapel store opened its doors for the first time on 20/08 day in 2005.

It’s really easy for groups, businesses, or organisations to get involved in 20/08, they just need to visit www.liverpool08.com and complete the special 20/08 form. All offers will appear on the website and in a 20/08 day brochure, which is distributed to venues across the city.

The deadline for offers is Friday, July 22 2007.

Published by ian jackson on May 30, 2007 15:38 in Annual Events. Closed

Shoot Liverpool – All Photos now Online

Published by ian jackson on May 30, 2007 14:52 in News. Closed

This is the picture that won the prize donated by ourselves (Tickets to Liverpool’s Cunard Yanks, thanks to Souled Out Films) in the Shoot Liverpool event last Saturday.

The answer to the clue that the teams were given was ‘Water Street’ and this was one of many inventive solutions.

All the 300+ photographs taken on the day are now on the Shoot Experience website, do take a look, there’s some great pictures of parts of Liverpool. As you may guess the theme is ‘Water’

A gallery of selected photos will take place at:
Open Eye Gallery
5 – 9 June 2007

http://www.shootexperience.com/photos_new/thumbnails/8

Published by ian jackson on May 30, 2007 14:52 in News. Closed

Tracey German – Experimental Films at 34 Slater St

Published by ian jackson on May 30, 2007 14:39 in Art Preview. Closed

This Thursday 31st May 2007 – 19.00 Screening
Canadian experimental filmmaker Tracy German
TAO International Gallery
34a Slater St, Liverpool, L1

Tracy German MFA is a Toronto-based independent filmmaker and artist who has completed a variety of experimental 16mm films/videos and installations over the past fourteen years. On Thursday May 31st she will be in attendance at The Art Organisation (TAO) International Gallery – Liverpool to exhibit a rare retrospective of her work, made within the Canadian Experimental tradition of the Escarpment School.

In these films and videos she turns the camera on herself and the landscape around her as means to poetically re- contextualize, abstract and ephemeral qualities of life: past, present, future, memory, emotions, time and space. Building an intricate patch work of visual/aural quilts that speak subtly and sublimely to the journey of life: of grieving and loss, of happiness and sadness, as well as the joyful and reverent gestures of living.

I SMILED TOO (1994) 3 minutes – format 16mm

WHERE, (1995) 12 minutes – format- 16mm

THE WAY I FEEL, (2001) 3 minutes – format – 16mm

A PRIVATE PATCH OF BLUE, (1997) 13 minutes – format- 16mm

IN A PRESENT DISTANCE… (2006) 27 minutes – format – DVD Video

RESTLESS SPIRITS (2005) 37 minutes – format – DVD

INSTALLATIONS: Impeded Streams and Stains: ISIS ALTAR & A Scaled Down Universe (2004-2006) format- DVD

www.tracygerman.com

Published by ian jackson on May 30, 2007 14:39 in Art Preview. Closed

Layers, An exhibition by Margaretha Schöning

Published by ian jackson on May 30, 2007 10:29 in Art Review. Closed

Layers, An exhibition by Margaretha Schöning.

Written by Tony Knox (Edited by Gaynor Evelyn Sweeney)

‘Layers’, an exhibition by Margaretha Schöning at the Wishbone Gallery. This small cultural space, in Orrell Arts Centre, can be found by the distinct sculpture of a roosters head on the outside of the building.

Schöning, a German born artist based in Liverpool (England), has produced a collection of mixed media pieces from 2006 to 2007. They are abstract compositions of objects encased in layers of translucent white wax. Red ink sandwiched between the sheet of glass and the wax introduces a further layer.

On some images, the red ink on still retains the fluidity and others sets forming organic abstractions. Each piece is formed by grades of media, interconnected by the two dimensional plane. In one, there is a hand written letter with some of the text readable, as if submerged and encapsulated in time, preserved by the wax.

The work poses a curiosity through the abstractions of objects and composition. Each piece draws the viewer to analyse the layers and interpret the objects immersed.

Schöning is an established artist in her independent practice and co-founded basement with Susan Leask in Liverpool, England. She is one of the principle members of the Eight Days a Week Cultural Exchange and recently completed an Artist in Residence Programme in Peru, South America.

‘Layers’ by Schöning runs from 14 May 2007 to 28 June 2007 at the Wishbone Gallery.

Wishbone Gallery
Orrell Arts Centre
Linacre Lane
Bootle
Liverpool
L20 6ES
Merseyside
England
Tel. No.: 0151 922 0006

Open: Monday – Thursday, 11.00 – 16.00
Saturday, 10.30 – 13.00

Published by ian jackson on May 30, 2007 10:29 in Art Review. Closed