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Visual Arts South West @VisualArtsSW

We work to connect, support and advocate for artistic communities. We campaign for diversity and work to build resilience in the South West sector.

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Visual Arts South West@VisualArtsSW
20 Oct 2021
šŸ“£ Just announced! ā  ā  šŸ—“ļø Join us on the 18th Nov for Together We Will: New Recommendations for Best Practice ā  ā  With speakers from across the arts, we'll launch a sector-led action plan for achieving long-term systemic change in the visual arts.ā  vasw.org.uk/news/together-weā€¦
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In Summer 2023 we launched a new survey to better understand the needs and experiences of artists and artworkers in the South West. 381 responses were received- a big thank you to everyone who took part! View the full #2024VASWSurveyReport on our website.
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Opening at RWA this February, this playful exhibition by John Hoyland is inspired by a group of unique ceramic sculptures, which he affectionately called his "mad little hybrids." vasw.org.uk/whats-on/these-mā€¦

These Mad Hybrids: John Hoyland and Contemporary Sculpture

Ceramic sculptures by the British painter John Hoyland

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Get involved with an evening of hands-on exploĀ­ration into how peoĀ­ple are using creĀ­ativĀ­iĀ­ty to engage with (and resist) the destrucĀ­tion of life onĀ earth. This workshop is part of the WEVAA programme. For more information: vasw.org.uk/whats-on/creativā€¦
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John Hansard Gallery presents the first major surĀ­vey of DanĀ­ish-GreenĀ­landic artist Pia Arke (1958ā€‰ā€“ā€‰2007). vasw.org.uk/whats-on/pia-arkā€¦

Pia Arke: Silences and Stories

John Hansard Gallery, in collaboration with KW Institute for Contemporary Art, Berlin, presents a major survey of artist Pia Arke (1958ā€“2007).

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Exciting news for Cornwall! šŸ‘€ Penryn Methodist Church is to become a major new creative space for art exhibitions and creative activities. For more information: grayswharf.co.uk/news
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Merry Christmas from everyone at VASW! To all those who celebrate Christmas, we hope you are having a wonderful and restful break. We can't wait to see what 2024 brings.šŸŒ²
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'The Battle Over Mazepa' is a powerful new movĀ­ing image work by acclaimed UkrainĀ­ian artist and filmĀ­makĀ­er MykoĀ­la Ridnyi. Showing at John Hansard Gallery until 13th January 2024. For more info: vasw.org.uk/whats-on/mykola-ā€¦
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As part of our online professional development programme, we are offering places on Funding Bid Example Bank, an on demand training course by Christina Poulton. šŸŽ‰Application deadline: 31st December šŸŽ‰ image: Chelsey Cliff For more info: vasw.org.uk/opportunities/onā€¦
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Open call!šŸ’„Weā€™re lookĀ­ing for proĀ­posĀ­als from artists and proĀ­gramĀ­mers to host an in-perĀ­son gathĀ­erĀ­ing for othĀ­er creĀ­ative pracĀ­tiĀ­tionĀ­ers in rurĀ­al contexts. Budget: Ā£4500 Delivery between Mar- Oct 2024 For more info: vasw.org.uk/opportunities/opā€¦

How Can I Stay? - Hosted Gatherings

We're looking for proposals from artists and programmers to host an in-person gathering for other creative practitioners in rural contexts

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šŸ“¢ Job Opportunity!! šŸ’„ā  ā  @bricksbristol are recruiting for a new Head of Programme. ā  Deadline for Applications: (10am) Tuesday, 2nd January 2024ā  For more information: vasw.org.uk/opportunities/heā€¦
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At Arnolfini this winter, 'Dream and Refuge' presents a selection of recent acquisitions and works from the Jerwood Collection. The works explore home, refuge, and movement. For more info: vasw.org.uk/whats-on/dream-aā€¦

Dream and Refuge ā€“ Works from the Jerwood Collection

Dream and Refuge presents a selection of recent acquisitions and works from the Jerwood Collection.

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Cornwall creatives! Do not miss the chance to see BRIDGĀ­IT (2016), a powerful film offering a comĀ­plex medĀ­iĀ­taĀ­tion on the relaĀ­tionĀ­ship between place, time and idenĀ­tiĀ­ty, screening at CAST Cornwall. Fore more info: vasw.org.uk/whats-on/bridgitā€¦

BRIDGIT | CHARLOTTE PRODGER

BRIDGIT (2016), offers a complex meditation on the relationship between place, time and identity. The work takes its title from one of the many names

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WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITY! šŸ’“ As part of our online professional development programme, we are delighted to offer five places on The Kaleidoscope Networkā€™s upcoming workshop Financial Recording, Tax & Self-Assessment! For more info: vasw.org.uk/opportunities/kaā€¦

Kaleidoscope Network | Financial Recording, Tax & Self-Assessment

An artist development focused session on financial recording, tax, and self-assessment by bookkeeper Neisa Reid.

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Need a little help with a funding application? Get involved with this workshop by Simon Poulter, looking at how to develop a project and submit a successful funding application. Hosted by CAMP For more info: vasw.org.uk/whats-on/fundingā€¦

Funding Fit

Online workshop looking at how to develop a project and submit a successful funding application.

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So here are some exciting opportunities to kickstart your week! šŸ¤© Experience Newquay is looking to commission a range of organisations to deliver cultural events, workshops and permanent installations across Newquay town centre. For more info: vasw.org.uk/opportunities/suā€¦
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Just opening at Exeter Phoenix; A solo exhiĀ­biĀ­tion of new video and instalĀ­laĀ­tion works by artist James PadĀ­dock who explores the realĀ­iĀ­ty of Voice HearĀ­ing to creĀ­ate an insightĀ­ful dialogue. For more information: vasw.org.uk/whats-on/james-pā€¦

James Paddock: Life Could be Done So Much Better

A solo exhibition of new video and installation works by artist James Paddock who explores the reality of Voice Hearing to create an insightful dialog

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We are DELIGHTED to announce that VisuĀ­al Art South West have been sucĀ­cessĀ­ful with fundĀ­ing from PostĀ­code LocalĀ Trust, to deliver new programme of activity in 2024!! šŸ„³šŸ„³šŸ„³ Read more: vasw.org.uk/news/funding-annā€¦

Funding Announcement

We are delighted to announce that Visual Art South West have been successful with funding from Postcode Local Trust

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Are You Coming To Church? šŸ¤ØšŸ«µā  ā  Join us to celĀ­eĀ­brate the launch of Spike Islandā€™s 2023 DigĀ­iĀ­tal ComĀ­misĀ­sion: Are You ComĀ­ing To Church?, an interĀ­acĀ­tive web-based game creĀ­atĀ­ed by Ama Dogbe. ā  ā  More info: eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-cā€¦ #vasw #visualartssw #wevaaā 
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This is the final week to check out Exeter Contemporary Open 2023! This yearā€™s shortlist showcases the work of fourteen contemporary visual artists who work across painting, sculpture, photography and video. vasw.org.uk/whats-on/exeter-ā€¦

Exeter Contemporary Open 2023

Exeter Contemporary Open is an annual exhibition, selected from hundreds of entries, submitted by artists from across the UK.

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šŸ“¢ Just 5 Days Left! Help us shape our work to better serve you by completing our new Annual Artists & Artworkers survey šŸ—“ļø Deadline: 31st October 2023 šŸ”—Link to complete the survey: tinyurl.com/26e3dhrb
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