Diary for 1st March 2010
EARTHSCAPES: GEOLOGY + GEOGRAPHY
SHERBORNE HOUSE ARTS at BRIDPORT ARTS CENTRE
EARTHSCAPES: GEOLOGY + GEOGRAPHY
SEMINAR for ARTISTS: Monday 1 March 2010, 10am to 4.30pm
How is our landscape formed and how do artists interpret it?
A one day discussion event exploring current approaches to landscape.
Speakers confirmed so far include exhibiting artists Richard Harris, Mariele Neudecker, Stephen Vaughan, Jeremy Gardiner and Kate Raggett, plus geologist Sam Scriven - Earth Science Advisor for the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site Team, Harriet Hawkins - researcher in the School of Geography, University of Exeter whose current research explores geographies of art, looking in particular at landscape art and Dr Helen Wickstead - Landscape Archaeologist based at Kingston University, and Coordinator of Art+Archaeology.
The day is aimed at professional artists from ALL disciplines and will include the opportunity for questions, discussion and debate.
Cost: £25 includes sandwich lunch
Venue: Bridport Arts Centre, South Street, Bridport, Dorset DT6 3NR
To book please visit the website www.sherbornehouse.org.uk
EXHIBITION runs from 27 February to 27 March 2010
Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm
Painting, photography, land art, environmental and site specific work by
RICHARD HARRIS, TANIA KOVATS, MARIELE NEUDECKER, STEPHEN VAUGHAN,
JEREMY GARDINER and KATE RAGGETT
EARTHSCAPES is part of the CONNECTIONS: ARTWORK + DISCOURSE series of exhibitions with accompanying seminars, artist talks and workshops curated by SHA and presented in partnership with host venues.
The project is funded by Arts Council England South West and West Dorset District Council, is part of the Jurassic Coast Arts Programme and has been granted the Inspire Mark as part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad programme.
www.sherbornehouse.org.uk