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Welcome to our July newsletter

Thank you to everyone who came to the preview night of Liberation. The exhibition continues until 14 August.
In relation to this exhibtion, we have also set up a series of workshops, please see below for more information.

We look forward to seeing you soon!



EXHIBITION

Liberation
and its relative meaning
Curated with Carol Lu and Liu Ding
  Liberation - Liu Ding
Exhibition continues until 14 August 2010
Liberation is an exhibition growing out of an ongoing discussion following the blocked use of a selection of social-networking websites such as Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube in China.
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EXHIBITION

Liberation Online
With Brendan Fan
  Lanwei by anothermountainman
Until 14 August 2010
As part of our current Liberation exhibition, one of the participating artists, Brendan Fan would like the audience to ‘befriend’ his on-line discussion via Facebook.
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OPPORTUNITY

Social Space Invaders Workshop   Liberation - Liu Ding
Monday 12 July 2010, 6pm
As part of Liberation exhibition, we are offering a series of free workshops examining the themes of the show in association with MadLab and TANDOT. There are a few places remaining, for bookings, please follow the link below.
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BREATHE RESIDENCY

Eastman Cheng   Eastman Cheng
12 May – 21 August 2010
Open Studio Thursday 19 August 2010
Eastman Cheng is curious about how objects are used and consumed in society. Her furniture/sculptures and installations, often incorporating existing objects, are her way of recording visual experiences and her own making process.
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FIRST STEP SHOWCASE

Note to Self
Tasha Whittle (TXLW)
  Tasha Whittle (TXLW)
Until 19 September 2010
Note to Self are Illustrated ideas from notes and memories that are written in moments of madness and or clarity. During the presentation of Tasha Whittle's Note to Self, visitors are invited to write a note to self and place it in a bird box that Tasha has designed.
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OPPORTUNITY

Workshop Leaders   Workshop Leaders
 
Chinese Arts Centre is currently looking for a number of freelance artists who have well established workshop skills in either traditional or contemporary chinese arts and crafts.
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EVENTS

Mandarin Speaking Corner   Mandarin Speaking Corner
Saturday, 31 July from 1.30pm
Join us for the opportunity to meet other learners of Mandarin Chinese. Group activities and free practice followed by a free screening of a mandarin language film, will help build vocabulary and encourage speaking confidence.
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RECOMMENDED

Hire Space at the Centre
Our spacious Jasmine Suite is fully equipped to deal with today’s AV requirements, complete with internet access and hearing-loop with room for up to 50 people.
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New Art Exchange
Preview: Fri 23 July 6pm
Continues until 4 Sep
One of our exhibitions from 2009, Ed Pien's Memento tours to New Art Exhange.
Also, one of our previous exhibitors, Suki Chan will also be opening her new solo exhibiton.
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Eastman working with NEESA
Throughout July
Our Breathe artist, Eastman Cheng will be working with a number of local artists and students throughout July. The works created in the workshops will be exhibited as part of the Asia Triennial Manchester next September.
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Dinu Li @ QUAD Gallery, Derby
Preview: 2 Jul 6:30pm
Exhibition: 3 Jul - 5 Sep

A solo show by Dinu Li featuring past and recent works, plus a work from a new commission for QUAD.

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Best 2010 HK Film @ Cornerhouse
Wed 16 July 6:10pm
Introductory Talk 5pm
As part of The Chinese Film Forum UK, the award winning film "Bodyguards and Assassins" will be shown at the Cornerhouse.
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Documentary screening presenting
Saturday 24 July
Presenting Asia Art Archive, Chinese Arts Centre will be hosting a screening and website project presenting "Materials of the Future: Documenting Contemporary Chinese Art from 1980-1990".
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Step Out Arts
Deadline 30 July
Step Out Arts is inviting proposals from budding British East Asian choreographers to take part in a research and development opportunity
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Guanghwa
Bookshop

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Supplying an extensive range of Chinese art materials, books and magazines from mainland China and Hong Kong.
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