ARTiculate - March to October 2015

THE ART CENTRE OF KENT

ARTiculate Your guide to Exhibitions, Workshops, Experiences, Events and Cinema at Nucleus Arts

MARCH TO OCTOBER 2015

ART EXHIBITIONS AT OUR CHATHAM GALLERY

INSPIRE CREATE SHOWCASE SUPPORT For many artists, having a dedicated space in which to develop their practice free from distraction is essential.

Our 50 studio artists are offered such a sanctuary at the most affordable rates you will find. All studios are self-contained and benefit from wifi throughout. Most studios have 24/7 access.

We have studios suitable for all types of artist, plus a large ceramics kiln and analogue dark room, making Nucleus Arts the best place to meet like-minded creatives who share a passion for the Arts.

THE CREATIVE AND CULTURAL HEART OF KENT

SOMEWHERE SOMETIME Richard Pritchett 28 March–9 April (until 1pm) An exhibition of photography from around the UK and further afield showing a variety of subjects, including new and unseen work.

Exhibition preview: Friday 27 March, 6–8pm. All welcome.

CARBON DIOXIDE F E Taylor 11–16 April (until 1pm) Carbon Dioxide features the works of F E Taylor, a designer/ contemporary artist, exploring the atmosphere and the increasing concentration of C02 in the atmosphere. This exhibition features Taylor’s objects and print installation.

Exhibition preview: Friday 10 April, 6–8pm. All welcome.

BRITTEN AND IRELAND Ruth Dent 18–30 April (until 1pm) Ruth Dent presents an exhibition of work inspired by the music of Benjamin Britten and John Ireland Exhibition preview: Friday 17 April, 6-8pm. All welcome.

MERRY, MOODY AND MEAN Sophie Jongman & Peter Reeds 2–14 May (until 1pm) Two of Nucleus’ resident artists show their artwork, demonstrating unique and exuberant passion for life and the arts.

Exhibition preview: Friday 1 May, 6-8pm. All welcome.

All information correct at time of printing. Programme subject to change.

ART EXHIBITIONS AT OUR CHATHAM GALLERY VISIONS Roger Mortimer

Gallery open Mon to Sat 10am–4pm* BRADFIELDS ACADEMY

16–28 May (until 1pm) Passion, colour and dynamic vision - Visions presents an exciting show of mixed media and landscape, seascapes and much more.

20–25 June (until 1pm) Students at Bradfields Academy (which provides education for students who experience complex learning disabilities and difficulties) create a lively and diverse exhibition.

Exhibition preview: Friday 15 May, 6-8pm. All welcome.

Open Day: Saturday 20 June (during ArtsFest -see p.13)

ENCOUNTERING OTHERNESS West Kent College - Various Artists

CRACKED Fake Artists

30 May–4 June (until 1pm) Encountering Otherness features the work of 16 Fine Art degree students from West Kent College (University of Kent) who have developed their individual artistic identities within the diverse evolving practice of the group.

Exhibition preview: Friday 29 May, 6-8pm. All welcome.

51 (FIFTY ONE) Richard Squarecube 6–11 June (until 1pm) A collection of illustration and comic book artwork from Richard Squarecube. Featuring many of his best-loved characters, Goth on my Keyboard, Rabbit Hearted Girl and much more.

Exhibition preview: Friday 5 June, 6-8pm. All welcome.

END OF YEAR SHOW Mid Kent College 13–18 June (until 1pm) The highlight of two years work for completing 2nd year students, the culmination of their final major projects and a chance for them to demonstrate an area of expertise.

Exhibition preview: Friday 12 June, 6-8pm. All welcome.

All information correct at time of printing. Programme subject to change.

27 June–2 July (until 1pm) Cracked includes a range of humorous and challenging conceptual art. Utilising casts of genitalia, the show provides a rather different up-close and personal view of our body parts.

Exhibition preview: Friday 26 June, 6–8pm. All welcome.

Crackfest (opening night party): Saturday 27 June 6–11pm

HAND OF ARTISTS Various Artists 4–9 July (until 1pm) Duncan Grant had an idea to create a pack of cards with each card being designed by an individual artist. Within 48 hours he had 108 artists on board, which you can see in this exhibition.

Exhibition preview: Friday 3 July 6–8pm. All welcome.

CollaborART Various Artists 11–16 July (until 1pm) Two artists, one collaborative painting. Featuring Holly Aird, Angie Berkley, Alison Cordner, Nick Evans, Catriona Farrell, Duncan Grant, Vikki Hayman, Sarah Langstone, Marissa Mardon, Maggie Osborn, Peter Reeds, Christopher Sacre, Deborah Saunders and Anne Taylor.

Exhibition preview: Friday 10 July, 6-8pm. All welcome. * Opening times may vary. Please see www.nucleusarts.com for the latest information.

ART EXHIBITIONS AT OUR CHATHAM GALLERY ART DAY MEDWAY 18–23 July (until 1pm) Inspired by London’s yearly art event ‘Pintar Rapido’, artists far and wide are coming to Medway on 18 July for a day of painting, which concludes with this exhibition of finished work. It costs £10 to register which goes towards the gallery space.

Private view: Sunday 19 July, 12pm. All welcome.

Find out more at: www.nucleusarts.com

OTHER ECHOES Alex Cooley 25–30 July (until 1pm) An exhibition of paintings that echo the concerns of TS Eliot’s poem Burnt Norton with their worked, reworked, exposed, dense and multi-layered surfaces; a line or mark can be erased or hidden but always leaves a trace to affect the next one.

Gallery open Mon to Sat 10am–4pm* PILGRIM ART John Burgess 22 August–3 September (until 1pm) Pilgrim Art - Natural Landscapes and Life Through the Seasons presents evocative works of pastoral landscapes and seascapes in oil on canvas, alongside enchanting pencil drawings of British wildlife and other animals.

Exhibition preview: Friday 21 August, 6–8pm. All welcome.

ANNE TAYLOR 5–17 September (until 1pm) New paintings and drawings with a selected collection of Giclée prints showing the progression of Anne Taylor’s work.

Exhibition preview: Friday 4 September, 6–8pm. All welcome.

Exhibition preview: Friday 24 July, 6-8pm. All welcome.

SKIN DEEP Stu Mac Photography 1–6 August (until 1pm) A collection of photographs celebrating the beauty and diversity of the human body. The work sees the figure wrapped in polythene sheet and explores the way it moves, encapsulates and shrouds the body like a second skin.

Exhibition preview: Friday 31 July, 6-8pm. All welcome.

HOME Catriona Farrell 19 September–1 October (until 1pm) Caitriona Farrell explores the idea of ‘home’ in her debut exhibition. Inspired by the Kent countryside and her travels, both at home and abroad, Caitriona presents a vibrant collection of paintings and prints.

Exhibition preview: Friday 18 September, 6-8pm. All welcome.

TOGETHER IN DIVERSITY Patrick Butler, Gary Bassett and Adam Piper 8–20 August (until 1pm) Three Medway Artists who work in radically different ways, media and styles, yet their commitment to mark-making and the expressive possibilities of graphic and painterly media binds them together as friends and artists.

Exhibition preview: Friday 7 August, 6-8pm. All welcome.

All information correct at time of printing. Programme subject to change.

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* Opening times may vary. Please see www.nucleusarts.com for the latest information.

WORKSHOPS AT OUR CHATHAM ART CENTRE MAKE A MACRAMÉ HERB PLANTER

Tues 14 April, 1–3pm Nucleus Arts Centre, Chatham Price: FREE Suitable for: Children With our resident creative Rachel Moore.

To book: www.iprintedthat.com/workshop-calendar

DRAW YOUR FAVOURITE THING

CREATE

Anyone and everyone can take part in Nucleus Arts Education Programmes; children, adults, amateurs, professionals, those at risk of social isolation.

We also run an amazing project called Art Inclusive, an exciting programme designed for marginalised people. We can tailor our programmes to different groups.

Nucleus Arts hosts the Fun Palace, an international initiative to involve non-creative people with the creative. This is a great chance to have a go at something new; whether it is painting, sculpture, playing a musical instrument, designing a bridge, and all activities are free - see p.14 for details.

Nucleus Arts are happy to arrange visits to our facilities for schools or other groups. These can include tours of the sites, talking to practicing artists, and workshops. If you would like workshops without coming in to our facilities, we can often arrange for a professional artist to come to you.

Nucleus Arts can also deliver fun and educational parties incorporating arts workshops as well as delicious party food.

Wed 15 April, 10.30am–12pm Nucleus Arts Centre, Chatham Price: £5.00 Suitable for: Children age 7+ Bring your favourite item and learn how to draw it with resident artist Sarah Langstone.

To book: www.eventjoy.com/o/nucleusarts

PRINTING AND DESIGNING CUSHIONS

Sat 30 May, 2–4pm Nucleus Arts Centre, Chatham Price: £22.00 Suitable for: ADULTS Learn how to make and print onto a cushion with our resident creative Rachel Moore.

To book: www.iprintedthat.com/workshop-calendar

FUSED GLASS

Thurs 25 June, 10.00am–1pm & 2pm–5pm Suitable for: ADULTS Nucleus Arts Centre, Chatham With Beverley Bunn.

To book: Please enquire for more details

Soap Making • Stained Glass • Ceramics • Felting • Drypoint Etching Film-making • Manga Drawing • Illustration • Mask-making • Pattern Cutting All information correct at time of printing. Programme subject to change.

WORKSHOPS AT OUR CHATHAM ART CENTRE

A COFFEE ISN’T JUST A COFFEE… 25 March, 10am–12pm

29 April, 10am–1pm

… at Café Nucleus it’s an Experience! From field, boat, herd or flock we work with our suppliers and supply chain to ensure we deliver the very best produce from traceable origins.

27 May, 10am–12pm

24 June, 10am–12pm

Because QUALITY matters.

29 July, 10am–12pm

26 August, 10am–12pm

30 September, 10am–12pm

28 October, 10am–12pm

25 November, 10am–12pm

16 December, 10am–12pm

FREE creative workshops for over 55s including clay modelling, photography, textiles and art

Find us in Chatham, Rochester & Maidstone 01634 812108 www.cafenucleus.co.uk

TO BOOK CALL 01634 812108

EVENTS AT OUR CHATHAM ART CENTRE

In association with Mid Kent College, University of Kent and Supajam

Showcase Our spacious galleries are welcoming, contemporary spaces without the stuffiness of traditional venues. Showing continually rotating exhibitions by local, national and international artists, they are well worth frequent visits.

Our Rochester and Maidstone shops are exciting contemporary gallery spaces showcasing an eclectic mix of paintings, drawings, prints, jewellery, ceramics, sculpture and much more all sourced from the creative talent of 100 local artists. Each location includes a Café Nucleus, a continental-style internet coffee shop with a difference.

They are the perfect place to sit back, relax and unwind while browsing through a fabulous selection of affordable, original local art.

Saturday 16 May, 11am–5pm Saturday 20 June, 11am–5pm Saturday 11 July, 11am–5pm Saturday 19 September, 11am–7pm Join us for ArtsFest, our annual, one-day celebrations of creativity featuring live music, poetry, dance, comedy, alternative street theatre, film, workshops and an artisan market.

All performances and workshops are FREE! Confirmed acts so far include:

Jamie Johnson • Lupen Crook Ella Halpern-Matthews • Nathalie Jobbins Jemimah Dean • Ben Richards Barry Fentiman-Hall • Halcyon For up-to-date event information please see

www.nucleusarts.com

EVENTS AT OUR CHATHAM ART CENTRE

SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER Nucleus Arts Centre, Chatham FREE Medway Fun Palace at Nucleus Arts is part of Fun Palaces 2015, a free, nationwide celebration of community, bringing people together with arts and sciences.

Fun Palaces are about working with and from our own communities, creating events that bring together arts and sciences – but above all PEOPLE – to work together, create together, have FUN together, and in doing so, build our own communities, from the grassroots up.

If you want to shape the Medway Fun Palace and really enjoy being part of the process please come and join us on Thursday 11 June, 7.30 pm at Nucleus Arts Chatham.

ALL WELCOME!

CINEMA AT OUR 14. Underground Cinema Listings

Nucleus Arts’ Underground Cinema is a pop-up cinema specialising in screening inspiring and influential documentary films.

The name of the cinema was inspired by one of the screens being created in the basement of the Nucleus Arts Hub on Military Road, Chatham, which has a Nuclear Bunker theme and is an immersive art installation. The name was also influenced by underground movements that resist the norm. Through the documentary films we screen we hope to help motivate people to make a influential difference in their community.

Film

Venue

Date

Time

Being Elmo

Nucleus Arts Hub

10 April 2015

19:30

The Empowerment Project

Nucleus Arts Centre

1 May 2015

19:00

The 11th Hour

Nucleus Arts Hub

5 June 2015

19:00

Be The Change

Nucleus Arts Centre

7 July 2015

19:00

Finding Vivian Maier

Nucleus Arts Hub

7 August 2015

19:00

The Dream Is Now

Nucleus Arts Centre

4 September 2015

19:00

Happy

Nucleus Arts Centre

2 October 2015

19:00

Creative Despite War

Nucleus Arts Hub

6 November 2015

19:00

If You Build It

Nucleus Arts Centre

4 December 2015

19:00

Viner

Nucleus Arts Hub

5 February 2016

19:00

For further information please contact: genevieve.tullberg@nucleusarts.co.uk

OPEN STUDIOS

Nucleus Arts Centre, Chatham FREE

Open Studios are held once every month*. It’s a wonderful opportunity for you to see exclusive previews of our artists’ work and our artists at work. You can ask questions about life as an artist, studio spaces, and suggestions of art and art techniques. A variety of artists, artwork and styles are showcased; from painting, to photography, jewellery, sculpture and various forms of contemporary art. * Correct at time of going to press - see www.nucleusarts.com for latest information.

CHATHAM SITES

Underground Cinema is funded by Film Hub South East to bring films to a wider audience from the local community.

ARTIST DIRECTORY BEVERLEY BUNN GLASS ART Wall Art • Homeware • Sculpture Lighting • Gifts • Jewellery

CHRISTOPHER SACRE Visual Artist

CLASS COMIN ES G SUMM IN E 2015 R

Bespoke fused glass for the home or workplace - commissions welcome!

07966 461572 www.beverleybunn.com adornjewelleryandglassart

e: christophersacre@me.com christophersacre.com

ANNE TAYLOR

Studio 12, Nucleus Arts Centre, 272 High St, Chatham, Kent ME4 4BP

M: 07772329646 E: eannetaylor@aol.com facebook.com/annetaylorartist Semi-Abstract landscape and figurative paintings. working in acrylic paints on panel and canvas.

Giclée prints available to order.

ANN PALMER

Plein Air Land, Sea and Skyscape Artist painting in Kent and France in an impressionistic style annatatticstudio @annatattic E: ann.loire@gmail.com M: 07831 547811

www.artfinder.com/ann-palmer

Chat, chat, chat in Chatham.

NICK EVANS Blue Curtain Oil 31.5 x 31.5cm

Studios 7b & 8b Nucleus Arts Centre 272 High St, Chatham Kent ME4 4BP E: nickcash@hotmail.co.uk

www.nickevans-painter.com

Affordable Conference Facility

at Nucleus Arts Centre in Chatham

01634 81208 • www.nucleusarts.com

OUR EVENTS DIARY AT A GLANCE

ARTIST DIRECTORY KILN AVAILABLE TO HIRE £30 per 24 hour fire To book, email natasha.steer@nucleusarts.co.uk or call Natasha on 01634 812108

07717 142 592 £5 discount to anyone who attends an appointment and brings this ad with them!

H.AIRD ART Studio 4A facebook.com/haird.artist hkaird@hotmail.com 07970 978202 Paintings & Illustrations Commissions Welcome

W5H

What, Where, When, Why, Who and How. ‘Introducing our Artists’ Watch out for our fun Q&A’s

Date

Event

Type

Venue

28 Mar–9 Apr 10 Apr 11–16 Apr 14 Apr 15 Apr 18–30 Apr 29 Apr

Somewhere Sometime Being Elmo Carbon Dioxide Make a Macrame Planter Draw Your Favourite Thing Britten & Ireland Young at Art

Exhibition Film Exhibition Workshop Workshop Exhibition Workshop

Chatham Gallery Nucleus Arts Chatham Hub Chatham Gallery Nucleus Arts Centre Nucleus Arts Centre Chatham Gallery Nucleus Arts Centre

1 May

The Empowerment Project

Film

Nucleus Arts Centre

2–14 May

Merry, Moody & Mean

Exhibition

Chatham Gallery

16 May

ArtsFest

Event

Nucleus Arts Centre

27 May

Young at Art

Workshop

Nucleus Arts Centre

16–28 May

Visions

Exhibition

Chatham Gallery

30 May

Printing and Designing Cushions

Workshop

Nucleus Arts Centre

30 May–4 Jun

Encountering Otherness

Exhibition

Chatham Gallery

5 Jun 6–11 Jun 13–18 Jun 20–25 June 20 Jun 24 Jun 25 Jun 27 Jun–2 Jul 4–9 July 7 Jul 2015 11–16 Jul 11 Jul 18–23 Jul 25–30 Jul 29 Jul 1–6 Aug 7 Aug 8–20 Aug 22 Aug–3 Sept 26 Aug 4 Sept 5–17 Sept 19 Sept –1 Oct 19 Sept 30 Sept 2 Oct 3 Oct 28 Oct 6 Nov 28 Nov 4 Dec 16 Dec 5 Feb (2016)

The 11th Hour 51 (Fifty One) End of Year Show Bradfield’s Academy ArtsFest Young at Art Fused Glass Cracked Hand of Artists Be The Change CollaborART ArtsFest Art Day Medway Other Echoes Young at Art Skin Deep Finding Vivian Maier Together in Diversity Pilgrim Art Young at Art The Dream Is Now Anne Taylor Home ArtsFest Young at Art Happy Fun Palace Young at Art Creative Despite War Young at Art If You Build It Young at Art Viner

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HOW TO FIND US

Nucleus Arts Centre (incorporating our Chatham Gallery) is located in a courtyard off Chatham High Street, halfway between Debenhams and Tesco and diagonally opposite Iceland. Our Chatham Hub is yards from Chatham Post Office, adjacent to Chatham Waterfront Bus Station.

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Nucleus Arts Centre and Gallery - 272 High St Chatham Kent ME4 4BP Nucleus Arts Creative Riverside Hub - 13 Military Rd, Chatham ME4 4JG Nucleus Arts Rochester - 75 High St, Rochester ME1 1LX Nucleus Arts Maidstone Hub - Gabriels Hill, Maidstone ME14 6JG original@nucleusarts.com • 01634 812108 • www.nucleusarts.com