October News from Phoenix Art Space

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OCTOBER NEWSLETTER

Anna Farley, 2019

Join us for the preview of In Focus on Friday 18 October 2 - 7.
In Focus is a new programme by Photoworks produced with and for neurodiverse communities. It is a co-commission with Project Art Works as part of EXPLORERS, a three-year programme of art, conversation, awareness raising activity, commissions and events. Anna Farley has been selected for the In Focus commission, an opportunity for a neurodiverse artist to make new work for exhibition. Anna self identifies as a neurodiverse autistic adult and will make a new photographic project reflecting her experiences with support from Photoworks and artist mentors.

Supporting Events:
Anna Farley In Conversation - Saturday 19 Oct, 2 - 3
Meet the Artist - Wednesday 23 Oct, 2 - 4
Cred Talk with Kate Adams - Wednesday 30 October, 7 - 8.30

Mike Edwards, Black Fireworks

Black Fireworks, an exhibition from painter Mike Edwards.

Our latest Window Gallery exhibition is from studio artist Mike Edwards. Mike's show of new paintings reflects current events and states of mind using a metaphor of ‘black fireworks’ which paradoxically darken the sky, as oppose to illuminate it. We asked Mike some questions about his work, read the interview here.
"A black firework painting uses this as a metaphor to reflect contemporary or personal events that have affected me. Over the past three years global events have created an increasingly negative impact on both social and environmental issues. During September 2019 I endeavoured to make one Black Firework Painting a day - representing any number of dark events on that particular day. This show is an edit of the 30 paintings created during September."

Black Fireworks continues until 27 October.
Join us on 14 October for Spotlight, an evening of informal and informative conversation with Mike Edwards, and Philip Cole.

Join us from 19 - 20 October, when painter Victor Braun will be exhibiting in our Green Room. Preview: 18 October, 4 - 8.

What else are Phoenix Studio Artists up to?

Zoe Clare, Leipzig Art Fair

You can catch the work of printmaker and studio artist Liz Toole at the Sheffield Print Fair on 9 November. Liz's work will also be featured in The Great Print Exhibition in Penrith, from 9 November - 3 February.

Michelle Cobbin is taking part in the group show Autumn at 35 North Gallery in central Brighton from 12 October.

Ceramicist Zoe Clare will be exhibiting at the Leipzig Art Fair from 1 - 3 November.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Spotlight is a regular series in which Phoenix studio artists showcase their work. Join us on 14 October to hear from Mike Edwards and Philip Cole. Free and open to all. Book here.

On 15 October the Brighton Dome and Apples and Snakes' quarterly spoken word showcase, TROPE, takes place at Phoenix Art Space. Get your tickets here, for an evening of local musical and spoken word talent.

Come down on 16 October for our next Sounds event. This month we're joined by Bobby Barry. Bobby makes improvised electronic music mostly using mundane household objects – shavers, electric toothbrushes, and pencil sharpeners. Tickets: £2.50/£5.

Join us on 23 October to hear exciting speakers discussing and demonstrating the cutting-edge opportunities and challenges that digital data tools and technologies present for health and wellbeing. Register your place here.

On 30 October we'll be hosting a Cred Talk with Kate Adams, Artist Director of Project Art Works. Kate will be talking about the Explorers Project, a three-year programme of art and conversation informed and led by neurodiverse communities.Tickets: £2.50/£5.

Join CVAN South East on 9 November for an event that will explore artists’ agency and representation in the cultural community. It is being organised in partnership with a number of Brighton organisations, including Fabrica and Lighthouse. Tickets: £2.50/£5.

A Message from Phoenix Art Space director Sarah Davies

It has been a productive start to the autumn season for everyone here at Phoenix Art Space. We are looking forward to a new and rewarding partnership with the University of Brighton and the new Centre for Arts and Wellbeing. This is a new initiative to further develop the impact of the arts on the wellbeing of individuals and communities which resonate with our own objectives of community participation and engagement.

In addition to this partnership with the University of Brighton, South East Dance, CCA Brighton and The Marlborough we aim to develop a new creative trail leading from Phoenix Art Space to Edward Street quarter. This sees a celebration of arts provision in our local area to include visual arts, contemporary dance, theatre and music – something for everyone.

Until next time,

Sarah.