‘This Is Me’ paintings by Sarah Leanne Trappe at Good Taste Gallery.
Viewing this Friday August 3 2007 from 19.30
Monthly Archive for July, 2007
Above those ugly hoardings at the top of Renshaw street opposite St Lukes is this fine large painting by Liverpool artist Sam Skinner and Brazilian graffiti artist Speto. The fish or maybe whale is part of the advertising campaign for the recent TrocaBrahma UK / Brazilian music weekend just passed.
We went to the Four Tet gig at the Bumper which was excellent.
Full story on the TrocaBrahma blog
Reyahn King – New Director of Art Galleries at National Museums Liverpool
Reyahn King has been appointed as Director of Art Galleries at National Museums Liverpool. Taking up the reins this month, she will have responsibility for the Walker Art Gallery, Sudley House and the Lady Lever Art Gallery.
With significant curatorial experience gained in the UK and America, Reyahn’s most recent post was Head of Interpretation and Exhibitions at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery where she was responsible for gallery displays and exhibitions. There, a successful exhibitions programme and the creation of new permanent art galleries contributed to a considerable rise in visitors.
Reyahn’s specialism is British 18th and early 19th century fine art, a particularly strong area of Liverpool’s world famous collections. She has previously held the position of Curator of Prints and Drawings at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and was a guest curator at the National Portrait Gallery, London in addition to holding positions at The Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Coventry and Boston University Art Gallery.
On starting the new role Reyahn said: “Liverpool’s art collections are cultural gems and it is exciting to be here at a time of celebration and opportunity with Liverpool’s 800th birthday this year and European Capital of Culture in 2008. I look forward to building on the success of projects like Big Art for Little Artists at the Walker Art Gallery and working with colleagues and people throughout the city so that more local people and visitors enjoy the art collections at National Museums Liverpool.
Call for Submissions – Mural Artists.
South Bohemia Mural Project.
The South Bohemia Gallery are looking for an artist with creative talent and talent to produce a large distinct mural for the middle room of the gallery complex.
The space measures approximately 12 feet in width by 10 feet in height. The objective of the proposed design by the artist is to capture the essence of the gallery with its multifaceted identity as a platform for an array of cultural activies, ranging from music events, poetry nights, visual arts, live art and more. A space that is a fulcrum to contemporary arts not only in the city of Liverpool, but with international interest.
To submit to this initiative for the mural paintings, please email the following information to:
- Name.
- Email.
- Mobile/telephone number.
- Website.
- Up to date Curriculum Vitae.
- Artist Statement.
- Five jpeg images of previous projects/art.
- A draft design of the proposed mural.
Cut off Date for Submissions: 10 August 2007.
Project proposed to commence early September 2007.
Jo Derbyshire
(Curator of When the City Speaks Programme and Resident Curator of South Bohemia Gallery)
Email: APRILSKIES1204@aol.com
The South Bohemia Art Gallery
196 Smithdown Road
Liverpool
Merseyside
L15 5JT
UK
Peter Worthington
(Director of South Bohemia Art Gallery)
Mobile: +44(0)7791145190
Associate exhibitions programme:
www.freewebs.com/southbag
SITE Gallery & the Albert Dock Company Are proud to present:
The Cream Show
As Cream gears up to its 15th Anniversary the super brand have joined forces with Liverpool’s Site Gallery and Albert Dock Company to present ‘The Cream Show’. This will be very definitely more than just an exhibition, in true Cream style, the show will delight and explore the unique work of Cream Fans from around the world using sights and sounds of the super-club. An international competition has been launched to ‘Customise Cream’ In a bold move James Barton has handed over the image of Cream to anyone who wants to make it their own.
Cream CEO James Barton says: “We will be celebrating our 15th birthday this October, and what better time to allow people to get creative with our brand image than this milestone age. Over the years the logo has been designed in hundreds of different ways for the many different events that we’ve held around the world, however, this is the first time that we’ve allowed anyone other than ourselves to get creative with it, I’m really excited to see the results
Streetwaves at the Picket
Date: Saturday, August 25 2007
Venue: The Picket, 61 Jordan St, Liverpool
Time: 13.00 – 22.00
Entrance: FREE
Detail: An all-day gig at the Picket music venue, showcasing twenty up-and-coming local bands. All acts were either winners or runners-up in this year’s Streetwaves young music competition.
For more information visit: www.myspace.com/streetwaves2007
A few JOBS AT FACT
With the appointment of new Director, Mike Stubbs, FACT enters an exciting phase in its history and prepares for Liverpool¹s 2008 Capital of Culture. To develop this modern interdisciplinary agency, operating from a state of the art building, in an international context, FACT is now looking to recruit a number of exceptional individuals to join the team.
COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR
£40-£45K. FULL TIME, PERMANENT
This new lead role requires an experienced individual, with drive and entrepreneurship, who will be charged with developing and securing new business and commercial enterprise, in all areas of FACT activity. They will be responsible for leading the organisation towards the achievement of its business goals and ambitions.
HEAD OF PROGRAMME
£28-£33K. FULL TIME, PERMANENT
A new senior management role responsible for the development and delivery, of a dynamic programme for FACT. Leading the programme team in the planning, co-ordination and resourcing of the exhibitions, collaborations and all associated events.
HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS
£24-£28K. FULL TIME, PERMANENT
A senior management position responsible for the development of a strategic and dynamic marketing and communications strategy. Leading the communications team you will be expected to achieve the highest profile for FACT in 2008 and develop new audiences for the future.
WEB DEVELOPER
£23-£30K. FULL TIME, FIXED TERM
To be our expert on existing and emerging web and online technologies, ensuring we remain at the cutting edge of new web developments. You will play a vital role in initiating and delivering innovative, accessible and practical solutions for an exciting range of new online projects.
WEB ARCHIVE MANAGER
£14-£17K FULL TIME, FIXED TERM
Responsible for managing FACT¹s major New Media Art Archive, maintaining existing content and archiving new work. You will develop this unique resource, engaging with artists, galleries, collectors and other international archives.
Closing date for applications: Friday 17 August 2007
Interviews in Liverpool: w/c Monday 31 August 2007
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.
Review by June Rose Hobson
Red Wire Gallery
The Library Project Launch
Guest Speaker Jo Derbyshire – Artist
On Thursday 26th July 2007 I accompanied artist Jo Derbyshire to the Red Wire Gallery at the Carlisle Building in Victoria Street, Liverpool. Jo was guest speaker at the launch of ‘The Library Project’. At the start of the evening we were treated to a tour of the artists studios were we viewed many very interesting works in progress, this is definitely a very talented group.
The gathering was well attended, and the event included a book swap (bring a book, choose a book), which proved to be very popular. They had a limited edition of their ‘In Context’ Zine, including artist profile and more. No doubt this will prove to be very popular in the future. Later there were introductory talks by Nic and Nick, who showed an enthusiasm and energy to communicate which was refreshing and commendable.
Jo then spoke about her artistic influences and motivations, locally, nationally, and internationally. Also recommending some local associations such as Transvoyeur, South Bohemia, and Headspace as worth checking out in the future, with possibility of future collaboration for exhibitions. Later there was time to socialise informally, and get an insight into other artists’ motivations and aspirations.
Overall, the Library Project was all about communication, and as such was very successful. An interesting group of artists, and an enjoyable evening.
June Rose Hobson
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