What's on
LIVERPOOL
APRIL 2012
Opening: 26th April 6pm Exhibition: 27th April - 9th June 2012
THE LIVERPOOL ART PRIZE
The Liverpool Art Prize is a competition of contemporary art open to professional artists based or born in the Liverpool City Region of the United Kingdom. The exhibition and prize acknowledges the outstanding achievements of artists and their contribution to contemporary art within Liverpool and, as well as further afield. It aims to promote national awareness and discussion of contemporary art in the city and to support individual artists in developing their practices. 2012 will be the fifth year the art prize has taken place. Visitors to the exhibition will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite artist to win the people's choice award.
MAY 2012
Wednesday 30th May - Exhibition continues until 9th June
THE LIVERPOOL ART PRIZE AWARDS CEREMONY
The Liverpool Art Prize is a competition of contemporary art open to professional artists based or born in the Liverpool City Region of the United Kingdom. Join us as we announce the winner of the overall and people's choice prizewinners. Also click here for events for Liverpool Art Month
Friday 11th May 6:30pm FILM STATION
Free classic film screenings at Edge Hill Station, this week we will be showing 'A Touch of Zen' (Director King Hu, running time 200mins)
Saturday 12th May 1-4pm The Edge Hill Archive open day at Liverpool Museum, Pier Head, L3 1DG
Metal has developed a digital archive (www.edgehillstation.co.uk) that captures the history and culture of Edge Hill Station and the surrounding area. Pop in to learn about the project and share any memories you might have about the area.
Tue 22th May 6pm
FUTURE STATION MEETING
For this Future Station meeting we have invited artist-in-residence Jonathan Aasgaard to come along and talk about his ideas for his period in residence. Jonathan is principal cellist for The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.
Future Station is a growing network of local artists, residents and creative thinkers that meet at the station to develop programme ideas and initiate collaborative projects. Meetings are FREE and open to all
Friday 25th May 6:30pm FILM STATION
Free classic film screenings at Edge Hill Station, this week we will be showing 'The Devil's Backbone' (Director Guillermo del Toro, 15)
JULY 2012
Thu 26th July 6pm
FUTURE STATION MEETING
Future Station is a growing network of local artists, residents and creative thinkers that meet at the station to develop programme ideas and initiate collaborative projects. Meetings are FREE and open to all
SEPTEMBER 2012
Thu 6 - 9th September
HERITAGE OPEN DAYS
Metal at Edge Hill Station opens its doors to the public as part of 'Heritage Open Days'. This is a weekend that celebrates England's architecture and culture by allowing visitors free access to interesting properties that are either not usually open, or would normally charge and entrance fee. Heritage Open Days also includes tours, events and activities that focus on local architecture and culture.
15th September - 25th November
LIVERPOOL BIENNIAL 2012
For the first time Metal has been invited to become a host partner to The Liverpool Biennial 2012. This ten week festival showcases some of the best contemporary art in the world. The theme of this years festival is Hospitality. For the duration of the festival Metal will be transforming Edge Hill Station into a pop up cafe/salon. There will be artist commissions, discussion events and performances.
NOVEMBER 2012
Thu 29th November 6pm
FUTURE STATION MEETING
Future Station is a growing network of local artists, residents and creative thinkers that meet at the station to develop programme ideas and initiate collaborative projects. Meetings are FREE and open to all
ONGOING
THE EDGE HILL ARCHIVE
The Edge Hill Archive project (Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund) can be found online at http://www.edgehillstation.co.uk If you would like to add a story or memory to the Archive please get in touch.
SOUTHEND ON SEA
Our forthcoming events are listed below. You can also download our summer What's On brochure here.
MAY 2012
Sunday 6 May
LIFE DRAWING on Sundays
A series of life drawing workshops led by Heidi Wigmore, an experienced lecturer and artist. Creative drawing exercises; individual support and tuition; live model.
Wed 9 May 7.30 – 10pm
SALON - Southend in Literature
A dramatic reading of excerpts from Simon Blumenfield’s ‘Jew Boy’ recently republished with an introduction from Ken Worpole. Followed by discussion.
Sunday 13 May 4-5pm
IDEA13 SURGERIES: How to get the best out of Southend’s online forum for culture: www.idea13.org. FREE drop-in workshop.
Thursday 17 May 7.30pm – 10pm
LISTEN TO THIS: Everybody Dance: Music, Meaning And The Body.
Jackie Wilson at Zero 6, 1972; Chris Hill first plays at The Goldmine 1973.
JUNE 2012
Tuesday 5 June 7.30 – 10pm
SALON - London
With Craig Taylor (Londoners, 2011) and Sukdhev Sandhu (London Calling, 2003; Daily Telegraph Film Critic; London Review of Books).
Saturday 30 June
VILLAGE GREEN
Metal’s large-scale music and arts one-day festival returns for its 4th visit to Chalkwell Park. Live music, performance, open air theatre, artist-led games, workshops, arts and craft marketplace, spoken word, comedy, puppets and much more. Part of Southend’s programme of cultural activity in celebration of the 2012 Olympics.
JULY 2012
Wed 18 July 7.30 – 10pm
SALON - Estuary
With a mix of artists and authors using text to explore the Thames Estuary. Including Frances Lord, artist/curator; Stephen Turner, artist/writer; Germander Speedwell, poet.
Saturday 21 July - Sunday 2 September 10am - 4pm daily
Metal Pop Up Café
For six weeks over the summer, our pop up café (launched in Peterborough) comes to Chalkwell Hall. Home-made cakes, sandwiches, tea, coffee and arts activities of all kinds for all ages available. The café will also play host to a number of evening events – spoken word, art house film screenings, talks, acoustic music and more. Free Entry. Free Wifi available.
Thursday 26 July 8-10pm
FUTURE PARK: Metal’s regular informal evening for practicing artists in all disciplines from across South East Essex. Sharing ideas, projects and discussion. All welcome. Surgery: Final Cut Pro – the basics, with artist Simon Poulter. Guest Speaker: to be confirmed.
AUGUST 2012
Mon 6 - Fri 10 August / Mon 13 - Fri 17 August 10am-4pm every day.
SUMMER SCHOOL
A week-long, tailor-made arts experience for young children that includes collage, screen-printing, marbling photography, drawing, working with found objects and more. With two professional artist tutors, this is a great opportunity for some exposure to different materials and techniques for budding artists. Ages 5-11 years. Limited places, please book early. Snacks / drinks provided. Please provide packed lunch. £100/week.
SEPTEMBER 2012
Mondays 3 / 10 / 17 and 24 September
ARTS AWARD - Bronze and Silver
Regular two hour Arts Award sessions on Monday evenings in term time. For 11 – 16 year olds who would like to achieve the nationally recognized accredited Arts Award Bronze or Silver Award. Metal provides fully qualified tutor, access to artists and the opportunity to visit cultural landmarks.
OCTOBER 2012
Mondays 1 / 8 / 15 and 22 October
ARTS AWARD - Bronze and Silver
Regular two hour Arts Award sessions on Monday evenings in term time. For 11 – 16 year olds who would like to achieve the nationally recognized accredited Arts Award Bronze or Silver Award. Metal provides fully qualified tutor, access to artists and the opportunity to visit cultural landmarks.
Thus 25 OCTOBER 8-10pm
FUTURE PARK: Regular, open mic forum for artists from across South East Essex.
DECEMBER 2012
Thursday 6 December 8-10pm
FUTURE PARK: Metal’s regular informal evening for practicing artists in all disciplines from across South East Essex. Sharing ideas, projects and discussion. All welcome. Public speaking and Presentation Skills. Guest Speaker: to be confirmed.
MARCH 2013
Thursday 28 March 8-10pm
FUTURE PARK: Metal’s regular informal evening for practicing artists in all disciplines from across South East Essex. Sharing ideas, projects and discussion. All welcome. Surgery: Making Funding Applications. Guest Speaker: to be confirmed.
PETERBOROUGH
JUNE 2012
Saturday 30 June - Sunday 8 July
Metal Pop Up Café in Peterborough
For those who fancy an early summer day trip in search of cultural events - Metal are creating an artist designed, pop up cafe and venue in Peterborough for the annual Peterborough Festival. Curating 10 days of local, regional and international cultural events.