film still by Liberty Smith The Burton Art Gallery & Museum began the commissioning process for the Bideford Black: Next Generation show in 2014, when we – Carolyn Black of Flow Contemporary Arts and independent arts consultant Claire Gulliver – were appointed to project manage the process. Between the selection of the artists in theContinue reading “The art commissioning journey from the inside – research-led works developed for The Burton Art Gallery & Museum – getting to grips with Bideford Black pigment”
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new project thanks to ACE G4A funding – connecting people, objects, memories, data
I am delighted to share with you the good news – I have been awarded an Arts council England Grant for the Arts to enable me to immerse myself for a while in deep research and development of an exciting new project. It’s a bit different to what I usually do – but it drawsContinue reading “new project thanks to ACE G4A funding – connecting people, objects, memories, data”
The Story of Objects – new research, partners needed, contact me to discuss
For the last year or so I have been developing a framework for a very special project, The Story of Objects. It’s about orphaned objects, curating and an online repository. It’s social and cultural geography, art and genealogy. Do you work in any of these fields? I’m seeking partners to make this happen……. Would youContinue reading “The Story of Objects – new research, partners needed, contact me to discuss”
Article about The Promise and PARADISE in new edition of CCQ
CCQ is an arts journal published in Wales. My first article is in this edition, available from all good gallery bookstores. It’s a quality publication and a great read. My piece is a preview of Arnolfini show The Promise and Trust New Art show at Tyntesfield, called PARADISE. More next month too. See http://ccqmagazine.com/
b-side at the seaside
b-side runs until 14th September, do go to Portland and see it, it’s the best year ever. Going to the b-side Festival in Portland, Dorset, was a real treat. It was launched by the peal of the bells in the lovely old St. George Church next to Tout Quarry, followed by a soundwork by DuncanContinue reading “b-side at the seaside”
Canal & River Trust, waterways, people, passion and museums
I attended the Canal & River Trust AGM on Friday in Birmingham’s beautiful new library. The Trust is only two years old, so very early days for them. Whilst their key business is about public engagement they have had a huge number of maintenance works to do as well. It is remarkable what they haveContinue reading “Canal & River Trust, waterways, people, passion and museums”
the flush of delight when someone I mentor is awarded a grant warms the cockles!
I have to share this news, but confidentiality won’t allow me to say who it is – but well done you! It’s an absolute privilege to mentor the people I do – they are committed and serious about their practice and work really hard to survive, despite all odds these days….. I know how itContinue reading “the flush of delight when someone I mentor is awarded a grant warms the cockles!”
inspirational TED talk – Simon Anholt – being good is more important than being best
Today I saw the TED talk by Simon Anholt for the first time, and now I’ve watched it 3 times. It’s brilliant thinking. What he talks about makes absolute sense to me and is a coming together of other interesting speakers on globalisation, empathy and collaboration. John Lennon and ‘Imagine’; ‘Outrospection’ by Roman Krznaric; Flow by Mihaly CzikszentmihalyiContinue reading “inspirational TED talk – Simon Anholt – being good is more important than being best”
Introduction to #redefiningprint – 4 artists, 1 print studio & an open brief – exciting!
Last week I spent a couple of days with the four artists who have been commissioned to work at Double Elephant Print studio in Exeter for the next 18 months and explore the processes on offer there. The artists are Katy Connor, Bryony Gillard, Mark Leahy and Clare Thornton. They hail from very diverse backgroundsContinue reading “Introduction to #redefiningprint – 4 artists, 1 print studio & an open brief – exciting!”
Carolyn Black 