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WYPW E-BULLETIN NO.6
Welcome to the WYPW e-bulletin. This time we feature a stunning new exhibition in our gallery, plus opportunities to get involved here at the workshop and further afield - design a Christmas window for Oriel Mostyn, run a workshop at Wakefield Museum or get some professional development help at the Art House. Alternatively, you could apply for a £10k commission at the House of Lords
A quick note about our print facilities: This week we had printmaking engineers Rochat in to service our large etching press which is now running much more smoothly having been totally taken apart, cleaned and re-greased. Kippax have also serviced the 2 print-down beds and the exposure unit in the screen room, re-setting the frames and replacing both the on/off switch and the sealing strip around the vacuum unit. A busy week but hopefully your print sessions will now run even more smoothly
View this e-bulletin and more at http://www.wypw.org/news.html
Contents:
1. STAIRWAY GALLERY @ WYPW
2. NEW EXHIBITION AT WYPW GALLERY
3. ARTWORK PHOTOGRAPHY WITH YVONNE GRIST
4. HERITAGE/SCI-FI EXHIBITION
5. ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES AT WAKEFIELD MUSEUM
6. WORKING IN THE ART WORLD APPLICATIONS AND INTERVIEWS
7. MOSTYN CHRISTMAS WINDOW - CALLING ALL CREATIVES
8. COMMISSION SPECIFICATION FOR 1 MILLBANK LIBRARY, HOUSE OF LORDS
1. STAIRWAY GALLERY @ WYPW
Members are reminded that our Stairway Gallery is available for hire for individuals, groups etc. The space is suitable for 2D framed work only. It is a great place to showcase your work and is available at a very reasonable rate of £5 a week for WYPW members (£10 non members). For full terms and conditions and further information please contact Louise wypwexhibitions@yahoo.co.uk
2. NEW EXHIBITION AT WYPW GALLERY
Stewardship @ WYPW Gallery
Solo exhibition by Catherine Sutcliffe-Fuller
17th August 2nd September
Tue, Wed, Thurs 10.30am 6.30pm
Sat 10.30 3.00pm
Pop in the gallery to view our new exhibition by York based Catherine Sutcliffe-Fuller. The exhibition includes a number of printmaking techniques, which are often combined. These include linocut, etching, aquatint and sugar lift.
The use of the countryside forms the main theme of the show as she tries to capture an outlook and mood in her work that shows the working landscape devoted to management and maintenance. For this she has been awarded a prize for best-picture depicting sustainability by DEFRA.
Catherine is a full-time professional artist printmaker and tutor specializing in etching and relief printing. She runs the Printmaking Online website.
3. ARTWORK PHOTOGRAPHY WITH YVONNE GRIST
How to photograph your artwork (session 1) - Sunday 5th September 10am to 4pm.
This practical session will show you how to get fantastic photographs from your artwork. Concentrating on two-dimensional pieces and small works of art, the session will look at lighting techniques and equipment options including how to successfully set up and use a light tent.
How to photograph your artwork (session 2) Sunday 7th November 10am to 4pm. This practical session will explain the mysteries of taking that perfect image, concentrating on three- dimensional pieces and larger works of art. Attendees will learn new techniques and build their confidence in taking pictures which are well lit, well composed and which create a great impression.
£10 per session to WYPW members and Kirklees residents aged 55 and over, or £20 for others.
4. HERITAGE/SCI-FI EXHIBITION
Members show at WYPW
Handing in dates
Below are a few further details of our members shows which are coming up fast. All members are invited to take part in the following shows. All are selling shows and we will take 25 commission so please include this when pricing your work.
- All 2D work should be mirror plated at the mid point and labelled on the reverse.
- A list which includes name of artist, title of work, media used, (for prints number in edition available) and price and should be EMAILED to wypwexhibitions@yahoo.co.uk
- We can also accept cards and unframed prints. Cards should be individually wrapped and priced. Unframed prints should be supported by a card and wrapped in cellophane, labelled and priced. We will be open for Heritage Open Day so these may sell well.
HERITAGE 7th to 26th September
Work inspired by Kirklees buildings open for Heritage Open Days.
- Work should arrive ideally arrive at WYPW between 24th August 2nd September (If this poses a problem because of holidays etc please email me to discuss) Tue 10.30 9.30pm, Wed 10.30-6.00pm, Thurs 10.30-6.00pm Saturday 10.30-3.00pm
- Deadline = 6.00pm 2nd September
- Collection after show 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 25th September
- Preview details to follow.
SCI-FI 5th to 21st October
Work on the theme of Sci-Fi or Future Worlds
- Work should arrive ideally arrive at WYPW between 21st September WED 29th September (Tue 10.30 9.30pm, Wed 10.30-6.00pm, Thurs 10.30-6.00pm Saturday 10.30-3.00pm
- Deadline = 6.00pm 29th September
- Collection after show 26th, 27th, 28th, 30th October
- Preview details to follow
Contact Louise at wypwexhibitions@yahoo.co.uk for further information.
5. WORKING IN THE ART WORLD - APPLICATIONS AND INTERVIEWS
Wednesday 1st September
Seminar 10am sharp -12pm one to one sessions between 1pm and 4.30pm
Maximise your chances of being successful with your applications for jobs, residencies exhibitions, courses, etc. this information packed seminar will give you many professional tips on how to write applications,your C.V. and presentation skills for interviews and presentations. Professional and informative seminar especially designed for artists presented by Emma Bulley (MA and Ph.D) artist, and lecturer in Fine Art. http://www.emmabulley.co.uk/
The seminar will be followed by 30 minute one to one sessions that can assist your individual needs. When booking for the seminar book a half hour session.(these are available on a first come first served basis) Emma will give you pointers on your application letter and CV and a short mock interview/presentation if required. This half hour is directed by you and your needs and will receive detailed positive critical feedback. These one to one sessions are extremely helpful if you are about to apply for an opportunity or would like to revisit a previous application for feedback to enhance your opportunities for next time, or to prepare for future applications.
If booking a one to one you may Send your application letter and CV in advance to; bulleyemma@yahoo.co.uk. You may even want to come dressed appropriately for an interview
Fees
Members - seminar £7, additional £3 for one to one session
Non members seminar £15 additional £5 for one to one session
Includes complimentary tea and coffee on arrival
The Art House building offers exemplary access enabling all to participate
The Art House, Drury Lane, Wakefield, WF1 2TE
Tel: 01924 377740 Fax: 01924 312018 Minicom: 01924 377310
info@the-arthouse.org.uk www.the-arthouse.org.uk
info@the-arthouse.org.uk info@the-arthouse.org.uk
6. ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES AT WAKEFIELD MUSEUM
Big Draw 2010
Wakefield Museum is taking part in the national BIG DRAW event Saturday 9th October. We are looking for an artist to facilitate a session on the Saturday. The theme for this year is Make your Mark on the Future with suggested topics including architecture, habitats and habitation, fashion, ecology or recycling.
Using either the collection or the museum building for inspiration, the activity should be family friendly and also suitable for adults, fun and engaging with an opportunity for participants to utilise and improve on their drawing skills.
Please get in touch with a brief proposal including some pictures of previous work before Monday 23rd August to aholland@wakefield.gov.uk
November ArtWalk
We are trying something a little bit different for the November date, a sort of Artist co-operative Christmas card Stall. The idea is to support local artists by offering space in the museum and a mulled wine infused festive ArtWalk audience for the sale of Christmas cards or any other small gifty things. Theres been interest from WYPW and I am just getting round to sounding out other groups such as yourself. The space in the museum would be free and we have a small budget for marketing with the artists collectively agreeing on an arrangement for staffing the stall: the museum would not be responsible for any money etc.
If you are interested in taking part or finding out some more about this, please send me an email aholland@wakefield.gov.uk
ArtWalk 2011
Well be looking for artists to deliver sessions in Wakefield Museum for the 2011 programme of ArtWalks. If anybody would be interested in delivering a session please take a look at the Wakefield Museum Website for updates about temporary exhibitions and pop in to take a look at our permanent collection for some inspiration.
This event is ongoing so please get in touch with a brief proposal if youd like to be involved.
7. MOSTYN CHRISTMAS WINDOW - CALLING ALL CREATIVES
Waless leading contemporary art gallery is offering an opportunity to create the first Christmas window display for the Mostyns fabulous new shop.
We are inviting proposals for a Christmas window display giving artists/designers/makers the
opportunity to dress the larger of our double fronted art noveau style windows. This is a unique opportunity for visibility for your work in a fantastic space.
The gallery reopened on the 22 May following a £5.1m refurbishment and expansion, which has greatly enhanced and expanded its facilities. The result is an outstanding space offering four main galleries and two smaller exhibition spaces along with excellent new educational facilities, Caf Lux, named to reflect the quality of light that was always a feature of the old Mostyn and a larger shop with street frontage and a floor area of just over 100 square meters.
The retail space at the Mostyn presents a carefully selected range of hand-made products, from sculptural ceramics, brightly coloured acrylic jewellery, domestic ceramics, fine Silver and Gold Jewellery and beautifully hand woven silk scarves all displayed in a new and stunning bespoke retail space. Including both local and national craftspeople we aim to showcase a diverse and individual range of work from both established and newly emerging makers. Also sold are a wide selection of greetings cards, art and related books, art magazines, stationery and some Gallery merchandise.
We are looking for a window display that is
Unique and visually striking
Has a festive theme
A must see window in Llandudno
An eye-catching talking point
Are you a designer/maker with imaginative ideas about displaying your own work?
We invite proposals from you on how you would create a dramatic display incorporating your own work. The display must include saleable items of your own work to be agreed with the Retail Manager.
Or do you have visual merchandising ideas?
Are you an individual with the creative vision to produce a striking display that incorporates
merchandise from the retail space? We invite you to propose and create a display that is visually stunning. This opportunity involves liaison with the Retail Manager regarding the selection of stock items to be displayed.
Technical Details
The window is 370cm high, 290cm width and 170cm depth and has a curved front. Its the right hand window from the street view and has electrical sockets so lighting can be incorporated into the work. -
The maximum use of the space is encouraged- we want a high impact window.
There will be some technical support available on installation to be agreed with the Retail
Manager.
Things to Consider
We encourage the creative use of materials in any shape or form.
Special consideration must be made to the use of light within the Window it must be visible in the dark winter days.
Security although items should be easily accessible to shop staff when purchases occur, the security and safety of saleable items should be considered then designing the window.
If the window incorporates saleable items handmade by the successful candidate, wholesale prices must be agreed with the Retail Manager before installation.
Timeline
We want to unveil and launch the window at the end of October. (date to be confirmed)
This coincides with the opening of various exhibitions throughout the Gallery. Other shows on over the Christmas period will include Alex Katz, Artist Rooms touring show and The Hayward
Curatorial Open. The dates also compliment the Christmas activities in Llandudno itself with a
Celtic Market in nearby Madoc Street on the 18th 21st October and a Christmas Parade that
passes the Gallery on 4th December. Late Night shopping will also be a feature of the new shop on three Thursday evenings prior to Christmas.
Closing date for applications: 8 September 2010
Interview date and opportunity to view the space: 16 September 2010
Installation: The window has to be ready by Thursday 28 October, so we envisage 2 days in this week starting the 25th October 2010
Takedown: 5 January 2010
Some assistance from the shop staff will be provided for this (details to be arranged)
Fee
We are offering an all-inclusive fee of £1500. This includes all materials and making costs, travel and expenses. We will however cover the travel expenses for the interview.
You must be able to install the window yourself or with assistance costed from within your budget.
The Mostyn will provide two days of assistance with installation (These are flexible - to be arranged with the Retail Manager)
The takedown costs must also be costed into the fee.
To Apply
Please send an outline proposal (max 500 words) a cv and up to 12 images (jpgs) by email to
gwawr@mostyn.org
Submissions by post by prior arrangement
If you have any queries or would like some more information on the shop please feel free to
contact Gwawr Jones the Retail Manager on 01492 879210 or email gwawr@mostyn.org
Mostyn
12 Vaughan Street
Llandudo
Conwy
LL30 1AB
01492 879201 / post @mostyn.org
Open 10am 5.00pm Monday Friday
8. COMMISSION SPECIFICATION FOR 1 MILLBANK LIBRARY, HOUSE OF LORDS
The House of Lords Works of Art Committee seeks to commission a practitioner working in the areas of fine art and sculpture, design or craft to undertake residency in Parliament and produce a site specific piece of work which will enter the permanent Works of Art collection of the House of Lords.
The House of Lords is currently refurbishing No.1 Millbank to provide office accommodation, meeting rooms and information services for the working Peers. One of the most important areas is the new Library which will provide traditional and digital resources and services to Peers and staff.
The main House of Lords library in the Palace of Westminster, designed by Charles Barry and AWN Pugin, provides one of the most important and well used working interiors of the Palace. The approach to 1 Millbank, whilst being significantly more economically constrained than the mPalace, has nevertheless emphasised the need for good design to provide a practical working environment which is attractive and of sufficient quality to stand the test of time as the Palace library has done.
To facilitate the development of the work the practitioner will undertake a residency in the main Palace library this autumn (2010). The residency will offer:
An opportunity to become familiar with the holdings of main Palace Library including many historic printed books and bindings as well as a large collection of paper publications and extensive digital resources.
An insight into the working practices and activities of the library users and staff. It is hoped that the residency will encourage engagement with library users and staff both to inform the practitioner but also to allow Peers and staff to understand, and possibly collaborate with,the processes involved in the development and production of the final 'work'.
Access to the design team and designs for No 1 Millbank to enable the practitioner to produce a work which will relate to the interior of the new library and will be suitable for siting in an area with few wall surfaces and much built-in furniture.
A desk space for 2-3 days a week throughout the 6-8 week residency period (dates to be confirmed with successful applicant).
The resultant work will:
Relate directly to the work of Parliament and draw on the information discovered during the residency.
Draw on the main Palace Library as a source of inspiration in terms of the relationship between design and function.
Provide continuity with the main Palace library in terms of materials/techniques which include:
Wood
Leather
Textiles
Paper and printed text
Bookbinding
Metalwork (brass)
Painted surfaces
Artists books
Be of sufficient quality and durability to enter the Works of Art Collection.
Be site specific and fit within the approved designs for the Millbank library.
Adhere to the refurbishment programme which is progressing now and will complete in summer 2011 with occupancy in September 2011.
The Works of Art Committee is particularly interested in receiving proposals from practitioners working in traditional methods, but whose approach reflects a modern response to, and use of, these methods. The Committee would welcome proposals that combine traditional and digital methods of production and presentation, reflecting the resources the Library holds and provides, however the finished work should be a tangible object rather than a digital/virtual object.
To apply:
Applicants must be resident in the UK.
Applicants are asked to submit:
a proposal, no longer than two sides of A4, outlining how they would approach the residency and resultant final work.
a CV including examples of previous residencies and/or commissioned work
a selection of images of your work printed on to no more than 2 sides of A3
The name and contact details of 2 referees, at least one of whom can comment from firsthand experience on the applicants professional practice.
Their own contact details including email address.
We regret we will not be able to return application materials.
In applying applicants must confirm that they are available to undertake a residency of 6-8 weeks, attending the House of Lords for 2-3 days a week. The residency will start between 25 October and 8 November and must be completed by 17 December 2010. Final details will be agreed with the appointed practitioner.
A fixed fee is offered of £10,000 inclusive, no additional expenses for travel, accommodation etc will be paid for the commission and resultant work. For this fee the practitioner will be required to undertake the residency during Autumn 2010 and the produce a work suitable for acquisition into the Collection and display in the Millbank library by July 2011. Consideration will be given to any proposal where the cost of materials for the final work is particularly high and therefore falls outside the spirit of the fee. Applicants should clearly state in their proposal if this is likely to be necessary and, if possible, give an indication of the sum necessary.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 12 NOON ON MONDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 2010 and should be sent to:
Melanie Unwin
Curators Office
Houses of Parliament
London SW1A 0AA
and clearly marked Millbank Library in the top lefthand corner of the envelope.
Email submissions can be accepted but must not be larger than 1MB in size and should be sent to curator@parliament.uk . Submissions received after 12 noon will be discounted
Further information at www.parliament.uk/art.
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