Posts tagged with "slack space"
The Pigeon-hole Project
In the new Slack Space ‘Long Gallery’ near the Post Room, there is a bank of delightful old wooden pigeon-holes.
As part of their 3rd Birthday celebrations Slack Space are inviting artists to make a piece of 3D art/sculpture to fit into these boxes on a semi-permanent basis.
Each box measures approximately: 35cm wide x 25cm high x 38cm deep.
Paula MacGregor is the lead artist for this project, please address any questions to her via email labelled ‘Pigeon-hole project’
A very exciting project indeed. We look forward to seeing a sea of work from local artists displayed here.
Call for artists!
Local artist Paula MacGregor is looking for artists who would like to run a creative workshop for Slack Space.
They cannot offer any payment but may be able to help with the materials. Artists are invited to host three hour workshops for adults during the daytime, evening, or at the weekend. Whatever suits you.
Paula is the workshop co-ordinator and can help and advise you. If you have a craft skill but have not run a workshop before, this could be the perfect place to start. Paula will support you as much as you need it!
Contact Paula via email if you can offer anything. Some requests and suggestions are: batik, carving, printing, scrapbooking…. or maybe you can do something they haven’t thought of!
To see what workshops have been offered recently and what we have got booked already take a look
Transforming Spaces @firstsite
Saturday 17 March, 9.30am – 5.15pm
firstsite, Lewis Gardens, CO1 1JH
£32.40 incl. VAT, lunch and two refreshment breaks.
A great event hitting Colchester in March. Slack Space in partnership with firstsite are hosting a regional conference on the use and transformation of empty shops and disused spaces. The event will look at the current spaces and combine an interactive focus on case studies and success stories with practical advice and contextual understanding.
This event is suitable for artists, community groups, arts and regeneration professional as well as landlords and developers.
Call for artists!
It will be the fifth Slack Space ‘Open Show’ Wednesday 15th February to Saturday 3rd March.
Slack Space are seeking submissions from local artists who have not previously exhibited with the local gallery.
Work can be in any media and on any theme. To submit please email digital images by Sunday 5th February.
Good luck!
Light and Dark @ Slack Space
We popped down to view their new exhibition ‘Light and Dark’.
A themed show featuring the work of local artists producing imaginative and high quality interpretations of the theme in a variety of media. Mainly wall based work, there are some stunning photographs that capture the brief perfectly.
Light and Dark features work from:
Eddie Bacon
Paula Vans
Andy King
Alexander Blustin
Stefanie Moss
Anthony Freeman
Sheila King
Stephen Waring
Jack Brown
Elin Evensen Eleanor Hilsden
The exhibition also has a double bill show in one of the side rooms entitled - ‘Primary 2’. Primary 2 follows on from their first Primary show featuring work from Myland Primary School, Stanway Primary School, Millfields school, Essex Home Educators and Colchester High School.
This is a charming display of work from the young artists featuring drawings, paintings and we even spotted a paper mache breakfast. We like!
Come and join Slack Space at their new premises at Victoria Place on Eld Lane Wednesday to Saturday 11am - 6pm.
Slack Space call for performers
Saturday 17th December
Slack Space @ Victoria Place
Find it on google maps here
The Slack Space Christmas Show is a get-together and party will take place at their amazing new venue in Victoria Place on Saturday 17th December from 7pm until late. It will be a bring your own drinks with a contribution to the food table affair.
Joint hem for a wonderful evening with at least three hours of music, songs, monologues, readings, dances- all with a christmas theme. It cant happen without you taking part, so they are asking any local creative would like to perform.
If you can find a good Christmas-themed reading or comedy routine ( family oriented, please) or a monologue, poetry a skit or sketch , or a song or instrumental that would be wonderful. It can be traditional, or it can be contemporary. It could even be a carol or even a dance. Whatever you feel like offering - if its fun and Christmas-themed Slack Space would love it!
Let Dorian Kelly know if you would like a slot, and give an idea of a broad outline and what it will consist of. If you need more information on Slack Space email colchesterslackers@gmail.com.
Slack Space @ Victoria Place
We were allowed to get a sneak peek into the new space Slack Space have taken over for the winter months.
Located down Long Wire Street on Eld lane just to the right of Belvoir letting agents as you can see above (find it on google maps here). They have free reign of the old Co-op office building.
Words and pictures @slack_space
Wednesday 16th November - 3rd December
Slack Space,
St James House, Colchester CO1 2PQ
Open Wednesday - Saturday
11am - 6pm
We went and popped down to snap Slack Space’s latest exhibition - Words and Pictures. This is a briliant showcase of graphic illustration and typography from Colchester creatives.
