The Project Space
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Category Archives: Workshops
LIFE ART ON TOUR – A week of exhibitions and life drawing at The Project Space
FREE – 22nd June – 27th June 2015 – 10am to 4pm daily
DROP-IN Life Drawing Sessions – WEDS / THURS / FRI (tbc)
This month we welcome our resident life drawing class – CARDIFF LIFE MODELS to The Project Space with their exhibition LIFE ART ON TOUR. With partner hosts Carnegie House in Bridgend and Jacob’s Market Gallery in Cardiff, the exhibition will feature work by students who have attended the weekly life drawing sessions run by the group across South Wales, showcasing a wide variety of media and stylistic approaches to figurative work. Pieces of artwork will be on sale during the event – please contact event organiser Andy Lamb for details.
In addition, CARDIFF LIFE MODELS will be hosting a number of drop in life drawing sessions during the week for visitors to have a go at themselves. These sessions are open to all and suitable for all abilities – materials provided.
PLEASE NOTE: Nudity and the human form are key elements of this exhibition. Some adults bringing children and /or young people to this exhibition may deem parental guidance advisory.
For more information about this event or life drawing classes in your area, please contact Andy Lamb via welshlamb@me.com or visit www.cardifflifemodels.co.uk
Meet the Residents #1: Clary Saddler – “UPRISING”
UPRISING – Information about events with Clary Saddler at The Project Space
Between Tuesday 7th April to Saturday 9th May, artist in residence Clary Saddler will be launching her project Newport Rising at The Project Space. Delivering a project using relatable themes (e.g. the gang metaphor running parallel to the workshops), Clary hopes the project will inspire people within Newport to get more politically active. Uprising takes place in a dystopian future that exists after the collapse of our own society in a world governed by gang leaders and crime lords. By 2017, the number of people voting declined so dramatically that governments eventually got overthrown by gangs who promised their followers a brighter future but failed to deliver. Now the world is in a constant state of civil war; with each gang invading – seeking new territory. A large underground movement of rebels and political protesters hold secret meetings – identifying themselves by wearing rainbow bracelets. They strive for a democratic future; their motto “the classes against the masses”. They believe they can empower the masses through creative expression. Through a series of participatory arts workshops these sessions will explore themes of democracy through the creation of songs, raps, rhythms & beat-poetry; graffiti art, short films (holding subliminal messages of democracy) and political theatre. This will culminate in a forum theatre style performance entitled Uprising on Saturday 9th May. Timetable: Tuesday 7th April – 9:30 – 12:30 & 13:00 – 16:00 @ The Project Space, Rhythms & music making Wednesday 8th April – 9:30 – 12:30 & 13:00 – 16:00 @ The Project Space, Movie Making, music videos & adverts Thursday 9th April – 9:30 – 12:30 & 13:00 – 16:00 @ The Project Space, Devising forum theatre Friday 10th April – 9:30 – 12:30 & 13:00 – 16:00 @ The Project Space, Devising forum theatre Saturday 11th April – 9:30 – 12:30 & 13:00 – 16:00 @ The Project Space, Devising forum theatre Saturday 18th April – 9:30 – 12:30 & 13:00 – 16:00 @ The Riverfront, Graffiti art (Riverfront) Saturday 25th April – 9:30 -12:30 & 13:00 – 16:00 @ The Project Space Devising forum theatre Saturday 2nd May – 9:30 – 12:30 & 13:00 – 16:00 @ The Riverfront, Rehearsal and tech run Saturday 9th May – 9:30 – 12:30 Dress rehearsal / 13:00 – 16:00 PERFORMANCE – UPRISING @ The Project Space
For further information, please contact the artist at clary@forget-me-not-productions.co.uk or visit www.forget-me-not-productions.co.uk
About the artist: Clary Saddler is a young practitioner who holds ‘old school’ ideals of changing the world through art. Founder and artistic director of Forget-Me-Not-Productions, she is a qualified drama teacher and producer, director, facilitator and tutor. Her background includes 15 years as a professional actor, musician, and singer/ songwriter, and has toured with such companies as Theatre for Youth and Mullet Productions.
Beneath the Surface – Timetable of events by Newport International Airspace
So it’s finally here! For the last couple of weeks the artists of Newport International Airspace have been building, painting, crafting and priming The Project Space ready for their showcase of stories based in and around Newport.
Full timetable below – more information on the artists available at: http://niabroadcast.com
Film, Performance, Walks and Workshops
19 March – 7.30pm Jonny – A film by Massimo Salvato
20 March – 7.30pm Jonny – A film by Massimo Salvato
21 March – 7.30pm Jonny – A film by Massimo Salvato
22 March – 2.00pm Lost (and Found) Dino Rovaretti
24 March – 7.30pm Encounters and Conversations with Katherine
25 March – 10am Yoga with Marega
8.30pm Encounters and Conversations with Katherine
26 March – 7.30pm Encounters and Conversations with Katherine
27 March – 10am Yoga with Marega
7.30pm Encounters and Conversations with Katherine
28 March – 11am Yoga with Marega
7.30pm Encounters and Conversations with Katherine
BENEATH THE SURFACE: NIA takeover at The Project Space
FREE – Thursday 19th – Saturday 28th March – 10am – 5pm
Beneath The Surface is a project by Newport International Airspace (NIA) who has commissioned professional artists to explore and express their own interpretation of an unsung hero living within the city of Newport. Whether it be a person, service or landmark, the artists’ unique journeys have taken them to the streets to find a character they connect with.
Through their eyes, it’s been about discovering someone or something they feel gives the city its daily pulse and vibrancy. By looking beneath the surface and behind the scenes, unexpected relationships have formed and a whole new perspective has been found.
The exhibition and performances taking place promise to be a dynamic experience. You can find out what happens to one artist as he is thrown down the challenge by an award-winning toilet attendant, or witness the conversations unravel spontaneously through traveling around on a Newport bus with no end destination in mind.
NIA will be taking over the Project Space in Newport from Thursday 19th to Saturday 28th March for a multi media event spanning two weeks. Through an ambitious exhibition with performances and workshops across the duration, it will show how artists connect to the communities they live in.
The event kicks off with a screening of Massimo Salvato’s film, Jonny. The film is a documentary about Newport artist, Jonathan Sherwood. Through his eyes and the constant suspension between creation and demolition, we follow the diaspora that a group of artists is stuck in since the transformation of the town centre into a big shopping mall.
There is an invite-only private viewing of the film, Jonny on Wednesday 18th March, but tickets will be available to book along with the exhibition opening to the public from Thursday 19th March.
Featuring artists: Art Rat, Jo Haycock, Marion Cheung, Marega Palser, Massimo Salvato, Mr and Mrs Clark, Stephanie Roberts, Steven George Jones, Tin Shed Theatre Productions and Victoria J E Jones.
Beneath The Surface is funded by Newport Community Arts Development, The Project Space and The Arts Council For Wales.
Newport International Airspace – more workshops coming up!
Newport International Airspace are a group of professional artists who work collaboratively with others to showcase the talent, space and diversity within and around Newport. The next in a series of workshops, talks and events in the city, (you may well have seen photos from photographer Jo Haycocks’ workshop from last weekend – fully booked before we could promote it!) we’re proud to be supporting their latest workshops in the next coming weeks at The Project Space.
FREE to attend – booking essential, age restrictions may apply. Please contact via http://niabroadcast.com BEFORE attending.
MAKING PERFORMANCE – Saturday 14th February 2015
Gareth Clark is one half of Mr and Mrs Clark, the Newport based performance duo and is running an introductory workshop based on his performance practice. This workshop is ideal for adults and will involve some movement so loose, comfortable clothing is recommended.
MOVEMENT & MARK MARKING – Saturday 21st February 2015
Led by Marega Palser, also of Newport International Airspace, join us for a session of movement and drawing. The session will involve some movement so loose, comfortable clothing again is recommended.
National Theatre Wales TEAM – Workshop & Skill Swap
SATURDAY 17th JANUARY – 10:15am – 4:30pm
Do you have an idea / script / dream, which you’re not sure how to get off the ground? Are you looking to get involved in new projects and find new collaborators? Are you a theatre-maker who’d like to meet other theatre-makers and play for a day?
If you answered yes to any of these questions – Workout is definitely for you!
Already taken place in Cardiff, Swansea and Bangor, this session is the latest in a series of day long events that gives creative people a chance to get ideas off the ground and meet fellow theatre-makers.
As well as a chance to work on participants’ projects, the day includes a Skill Swap session. This gives you a chance to find the help you need when you need it, in return for helping others out on their projects. A wide range of skills are encouraged from acting, directing, cake baking to photography, unicycle riding or singing . . .the list goes on! The balloons and sweets come free.
All are welcome at these events – please email team@nationaltheatrewales.org to let them know you’re coming!
Next session: Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff – 21st February 2015.
For more information about TEAM, please visit: http://nationaltheatrewales.org or search for National Theatre Wales TEAM on Facebook.
DISCOVER DANCE at The Project Space – 10th to 22nd November 2014
Discover Dance, Newport’s annual dance festival, is back for 2014 with an array of performances, dances and events across our city. Not only will there be opportunities to see top professionals perform many different dance styles in Newport, but there will be plenty of opportunities for everyone to get involved and learn some new moves, or show off the ones you already know!
As part of this, The Project Space brings you FREE Yoga based sessions by Marega Clark for people with and without experience:
Monday 10th November – 10am – 11am
Tuesday 11th November – 10am – 11am
Wednesday 12th November – 11.15am – 12.15am
Friday 14th November – 10am – 11am
…just bring a mat, a towel or something to lie on to take part!
Marega will also be leading dance and movement drawing sessions through as part of Discover Dance festival, More details of events and performances to be announced this week – watch this space for details!
Half term activities at The Project Space
The search is on! Gwent Young Artist 2014 – This Saturday
Overall winner of the Gwent Young Artist of the Year 2013 competition was Blackwood Comprehensive pupil Casey-Leigh Prosser, 15 – Photo: South Wales Argus
This Autumn, we here at The Project Space are proud to support the South Wales Argus as once again, they go on the look out for the best young artist in Gwent.
This annual competition, now in it’s fourth year, as well as giving young artists the chance to showcase their talents, provides youngsters with the chance to win some generous cash prizes. All you have to do to take part is submit an original piece of art, be it a drawing, painting, sculpture or whatever to the address on the entry form.
The closing date for entries is FRIDAY 12th December 2014.
The judging panel made up of representatives from the University of South Wales, South Wales Argus and Western Power, will meet during the following weeks to select a shortlist of winners whose work will go on display here at The Project Space between Thursday 8th January until Saturday 31st January 2015.
In addition, we’re teaming up with the Art Foundation tutors at University of South Wales to run two workshops o:
Saturday 18th October (FREE – 10am – 2pm) and
Saturday 1st November (FREE – 10am – 2pm) to help contestants perfect their art techniques.
The Age categories for the competition are: 8 years old and under – 9 to 12 years – 13 to 18 years
There will be a winner and runner-up in each age category and then an overall winner, who will be named the South Wales Argus young Gwent Artist of the Year.
Winners of the age groups will each receive £75; runners-up £25 and £175 for their school’s art department. The overall winner will win a trophy plus £400. Their school will receive £275 for the art department. They will also receive an art masterclass at the University of South Wales.
For more information, check out the South Wales Argus website: http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk
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