'Ginger Dan' installed at Towneley
International artists Grennan and Sperandio's new sculpture from their year long project ‘Town/House’, is now installed for all visitors to come and see.
‘Ginger Dan’, a saucy sculpture of a woman in her underwear leaning on a huge ball of hundreds and thousands, is perhaps one of the more thought provoking pieces of the series.
Town/House Project delivers third sculpture for Burnley
International artists Grennan and Sperandio come back with new sculpture to demonstrate the ever changing face of Burnley
Burnley’s industrial past has once again been represented in a modern fashion, this time in an innovative new sculpture at Towneley Hall.
Creative Windows in Clitheroe
Creative Windows in Clitheroe
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By supporting local businesses the "Clitheroe Shop Front" project aims to create a fresh buzz around the shop fronts in the town by having exceptionally creative window displays. Arts Development Officer Katherine Rodgers said "The town will feel even more unique and vibrant encouraging more new and repeat shoppers and tourists into the area, whilst supporting Clitheroe businesses through creativity".
ReVisit Artist Talks announced
ReVisit Artist Talks Invitation
Stuart Haygarth, Grennan & Sperandio, Timorous Beasties and Adept
29 September & 13 October 2011
Limited places, please RSVP
On the 29 Sept at 4pm, Paul Simmons from design duo Timorous Beasties, and Steve Manthorp & Shanaz Gulzar from artist collaboration Adept will be giving artist talks, introduced by Anthony Preston from Arts Council England. Event at Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery.
Burnley's Coat of Arms becomes work of art
The heraldic coat of arms of Burnley Town is being recreated using little-seen items from the collections at Towneley Hall plus everyday things found in the town itself.
The initiative, which is part of the year-long ‘Town/House’ project by international artists team Simon Grennan and Christopher Sperandio, sees recognisable elements of the town’s coat of arms replaced with unique items from the Hall.
International designers Timorous Beasties work with Blackburn Cafe
New art work entitled Japonisme a la Brule le Noir designed by internationally acclaimed, award winning design duo Timorous Beasties has been installed in the window of the new El Greco café in the Pavilions on Church Street in Blackburn.
Glass 'Igloo' lands at Haworth Art Gallery
International artist Stuart Haygarth has installed the latest of his spectacular art works at the Haworth Art Gallery in Accrington. Having recently exhibited at in New York, Japan and the V&A in London, this work represents a home coming for Haygarth, who grew up in the Accrington area.
Towneley Hall hosts first new artwork about Burnley
Burnley is coming under the microscope in the coming year, as Towneley Hall hosts the first of a series of seven new sculptures aiming to reflect the life of the town.
Museums at Night Weekend in Pennine Lancashire
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Image: 'Radial' Embroidery Thread by Susanne Davies
Five museums and galleries in Pennine Lancashire are opening their doors late into the evening this weekend of 13-15 May, as part of the national ‘Museums at Night’ campaign. Each venue will be hosting special evening events inspired by their amazing collections and fascinating industrial heritage.
Treasure Trail with a 21st Century Twist
National artists Steve Manthorp and Shanaz Gulzar have been working with the North West Sound Archive to use their vast collection of recordings in new and exciting ways.
New Curiosity at LET Shop
Leading artists to work with Pennine Lancs Heritage Venues
Leading international artists and designers to work with Pennine Lancashire heritage venues.
Timorous Beasties, Grennan and Sperandio, Stuart Haygarth, Kaspar Wimberley and Susanne Kudeilka, Steve Manthorp and Shanaz Gulzar will be creating innovative responses to the hidden collections in five Pennine Lancashire heritage venues.
LOOK at LET
Photography students will be looking through the lens at the people of Blackburn as the Blackburn LET Shop becomes a walk in studio.
The students from Blackburn College will be taking portraits of visitors and displaying them in an exhibition at the shop in town hall square.
Everyone who has their photograph taken will be given a copy.
Artist Jane Samuels launches 'The Abandoned Shop of Curiosities' in Blackburn
As part of the successful Liberating Empty Terrain (LET) Project, British artist Jane Samuels will launch her newest work: “The Abandoned Shop of Curiosities” in the Blackburn LET Shop, 65 King William St, Blackburn.
'Songs for Silenced Voices' comes to Blackburn
As part of LET Project, an empty Blackburn shop will be transformed into an opera house when the former Vall Hall's Jewellers becomes the venue for a mini-opera.
The 20 minute performance called 'Songs for Silenced Voices' is based on the experiences of a soldier who is left homeless when he is unable to cope on civvy street.
Poetic Justice for Clitheroe Shops
Over 50 Clitheroe shops will shops will display poems in a unique collaboration between Ribble Valley Borough Council, the Clitheroe Chamber of Trade and Commerce and the Pennine Lancashire Poetry Stanza.
'Play Me, I'm Yours' comes to Pennine Lancashire
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In July 2010, 24 street pianos will be distributed across Burnley, Blackburn and Darwen as part of Creativity Works' LET Project.
Located in public parks, streets and squares, the pianos are for any member of the public to play.
Liberating Empty Terrain launches in Hyndburn
LET aims to use town centre spaces to showcase the work of creative industries from across the Pennine Lancashire region. The spaces will be a mix of outdoor spaces and empty shops. The project aims to bring artists’ work direct to the public to enjoy, in places they may not usually expect to see such activity.
Night at the museum
News Release
11th May 2010
For immediate Release
Get Creative and Spend a “Night at the Museum!”
Three local landmarks are throwing open their doors, after hours to give you the chance to experience a real life “Night at the Museum” - and all for free.
Anne Haworth’s Fan
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Creativity Works would like to invite you to work with them on a new art project taking place this summer in Accrington. Working in partnership with the Haworth Art Gallery and Hyndburn Council, Creativity Works have invited artist Sarah Jay, to take up residence in Accrington market. An artist with national experience Sarah has an interest in working with communities’ stories, heritage collections and craft techniques.
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