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Placing the Artist

Free Open Discussion Forum

Placing the Artist Questioning the value of artist residencies Date: Thur 1 March 2012 Time: 6-8pm

A series of short presentations followed by an audience led open forum discussion, intended to critically respond to the rising popularity of artist residencies. Asking what initial and lasting value they may have . . . → Read More: Placing the Artist

‘Life Friendly Events’ in January and February 2012

As part of an ongoing research project into positive approaches to art and sustainability here at Chinese Arts Centre, we are delighted to announce a series of new events taking place over the next couple of months. We will be inviting a range of artists, ecologists, scientists, researchers and environmentalists to share their insights into . . . → Read More: ‘Life Friendly Events’ in January and February 2012

Live Performance by Seaming To

Premiere

Songs for my Grandmother Vocals and Music by Seaming To Performances: Thursday 23 February 2012, 8pm

Venue: International Anthony Burgess Foundation Engine House Chorlton Mill 3 Cambridge Street Manchester M1 5BY Tickets     Standard £7.00 Students/ Over 60 £5.00 The Premiere will also take place in London at Vortex Jazz Club on . . . → Read More: Live Performance by Seaming To

Junebum Park – Visiting Artist-in-residence

Visiting Artist-in-residence

Junebum Park 10 August – 10 September Exhibition at Cube Gallery in October 2011 for ATM festival 2011

Junebum Park is a Korean artist currently developing a project with Cube Gallery in Manchester. Cube gallery and Junebum will be working together on a new exhibition showcasing his work as part of . . . → Read More: Junebum Park – Visiting Artist-in-residence

Recycling Day at Chinese Arts Centre

Recycling Day at Chinese Arts Centre

Grab yourself a bargain from Thursday 7 July

Chinese Arts Centre is kicking off it’s summer ‘Life Friendly Project’ with a recycling day held in the residency space on 9 July. Chinese Arts Centre is clearing out its cupboards, shelves and hidden storage spaces to sell a . . . → Read More: Recycling Day at Chinese Arts Centre

Talk by Winners of John Moores Painting Prize Artists

Talk and Networking Event

Winners of John Moores Painting Prize Artists
Artists: Zhang Wei, Zhang Zhenxue, Zou Tao, Li Zhouwei
Thursday 7 July, 5:307pm
Location: Chinese Arts Centre

Chinese Arts Centre is excited to announce we will be having the four winners of the John Moores Painting Prize here visiting galleries and artist studios in the region. As part of their visit the four artists Zhang Wei, Zhang Zhenxue, Zou Tao, Li Zhouwei and their host, Ling Min, will be holding an artist presentation and networking event here at the Centre, Thursday 7 July, 5.307pm.

Places are totally free but booking is recommended, just follow the link:
http://john-moores-painting-prize-artist-talk.eventbrite.com

everythingeverywhere

EVENT

Everything Everywhere BA Photography Graduate Exhibition from Stockport College Preview: Thursday 16 June, 6pm-8pm Continues until Sunday 19 June

Chinese Arts Centre are proud to be hosting Stockport College’s BA Photography Graduate show, everythingeverywhere. everythingeverywhere is an exhibition of work produced as a result of a unique collaboration between Manchester Museum and Stockport . . . → Read More: everythingeverywhere