Forthcoming exhibition at Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery : Roger Ackling, SunlightSUNLIGHT: Roger Ackling
18 May – 22 September 2024 Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery SUNLIGHT is the first major survey of British artist Roger Ackling (1947-2014) and the most significant exhibition of his work to date. Reappraising Ackling’s practice 10 years after his death, SUNLIGHT is an unprecedented examination of one of the most quietly influential artists of the late 20th century. For 50 years, Ackling consistently made objects by burning wood -- focussing sunlight through the lens of a hand-held magnifying glass to scorch repeated patterns of lines on the surface. Collecting driftwood from the beach at Weybourne near his home on the Norfolk coastline, as well as reclaimed broken and discarded materials, Ackling took little from the world to make his work and left nothing beyond a wisp of smoke in the air. His primary tool was the light of the sun – transforming energy in a process that was fundamentally photographic and yet also akin to a cauterising of the surface, much like a tattoo. Like his contemporaries Richard Long and Hamish Fulton, who also graduated from Saint Martin's School of Art in the late 1960s, Ackling challenged the traditional and accepted methods of making sculpture by taking his art out of the studio and into the landscape environment. This exhibition at Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery reveals the breadth of his practice, from his earliest experiments with a lens, to his final works. Ackling is best known for his work on found driftwood, but SUNLIGHT expands this reputation to include lesser-known works made using domestic wooden objects, tools, and incorporating ready-made elements such as elastic bands and mapping pins. SUNLIGHT also features works on card and paper that have not been exhibited in the UK. Ackling’s career is notable for both his unique practice and his long and influential teaching career. SUNLIGHT reveals the artist as a socially engaged, highly networked individual, consistently dedicated to making, exhibiting, and teaching – in equal measure, with each activity influencing the other. Ackling’s works are shown alongside previously unseen and little-known materials from the artist’s extensive archive at the Henry Moore Institute, Leeds, as well as a film of interviews with fellow artists and students such as Tony Cragg, Maggi Hambling, Dean Hughes and David Nash, examining the impact and legacy of Ackling’s practice. From the mid-1970s, Ackling exhibited consistently internationally – most frequently in France, Switzerland, the US and Japan – but his work was comparatively less seen at home. He showed his work in lively and playful installations, arriving in a space with a suitcase full of works to install each object by hand. Informed by the Roger Ackling archive, SUNLIGHT references key exhibitions at distinct stages of his career to create installations that capture the grouping and rhythm of work as Ackling intended. Guest Curator, Amanda Geitner says: Much has been said about the quiet beauty of Roger Ackling’s objects. I was fortunate to work with him on two exhibitions in the 1990s. SUNLIGHT presents the wonder of his works en-masse and the playful brilliance of his installations. An artist’s artist, Ackling had a gift for teaching and for friendship. This exhibition has been swept along by the affection and admiration of so many artists, students and curators – testifying to the enduring significance of his work today. Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery, Dr Rosy Gray says: Within the parameters of his method, Ackling made a great variety of objects that are beautiful, enigmatic and powerful. They occupy a unique place in contemporary art practice – understood in relationship to Land Art, Minimalist and Conceptual Art practices and yet not defined by any one of these movements. SUNLIGHT testifies to this variety with more than 150 works on display, many of which have not been shown before in the UK. Cllr Margaret Dewsbury, Cabinet member for Communities, Norfolk County Council, says: Roger Ackling spent significant periods of time living and producing work at Weybourne on the North Norfolk coast, so it feels particularly apt that the first major survey of his work will be shown first at Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery. In the decades since Ackling began his career, climate change has become an increasingly urgent concern – Ackling’s total absorption in the environment as he made his work and his commitment to using only materials which came to hand now seems only too prescient. An accompanying hardback publication includes contributions from Sylvia Ackling, Amanda Geitner, Rosy Gray, Dean Hughes, Louis Nixon and Ian Parker, alongside a wealth of illustrations of both works and archival material. SUNLIGHT will tour to the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds (4 April – 22 June 2025) and will show in a different form at the Pier Arts Centre, Orkney later in 2025. SUNLIGHT is developed in partnership with the Artist’s Estate, Annely Juda Fine Art, the Henry Moore Institute, and the Pier Arts Centre. The exhibition is realised with the critical support of key funders: Norfolk Museums Service, Arts Council England, The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Norwich City Council, Norfolk County Council, East Anglia Art Fund, Henry Moore Foundation, Norwich University of the Arts and Art Fund.
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-This is a re-post of an email sent by Frances Martin of Norwich 20 Group.
Thanks to many for your email replies to the previous email sent, with a request to sign the petitions - apologies if you have already received this via NCAS. Also to some who have made a banner which is currently displayed outside Wensum Lodge. As of this morning the Green Party's one is at 3,957 - and needs just over 1,000 more names to have a debate about the issue at a full council meeting - if you can help to get to this number that would be much appreciated! There is also a Labour Party petition so please sign both - see below If you have already signed, thank you - please can you also share with family and friends and ask them to put their names to it too - anyone with a UK postcode can sign the Green one. I'm sending this again to ask you to consider the potential closure of Wensum Lodge - which many may know has been a place for art courses for many years, including the venue of our life workshop from 1984-2020, and the loss - most likely for sale for further property development - will be felt deeply by many who teach and take courses there. Links to both here: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/saving-wensum-lodge-to-be-a-creative-hub?source=direct_link& https://www.norwichlabour.org.uk/petition-protect-wensum-lodge/ They have been set up by firstly Norwich Green Party and also Norwich Labour Party - please note that you do not need to have any political affiliation to either of these parties to sign the petitions and you can add your name to both. Unfortunately on on Monday 3 July at the Norfolk County Council Cabinet meeting, cabinet members did vote in favour of the resolution, as copied again here: To formally declare Wensum Lodge Complex, 169 King Street NR1 1QW (4109/041) surplus to Council requirements and instruct the Director of Property to dispose of the property. In the event of a disposal receipt exceeding delegated limits the Director of Property in consultation with the Director of Strategic Finance and Cabinet Member for Corporate Services and Innovation is authorised to accept the most advantageous offer. I attended the meeting, along with some students and city councillors, here is a link to the meeting if anyone wishes to see how the process went, at just over an hour in, which is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wz2cq3Yd2Gk The plan says that classes can be held online and elsewhere in Norfolk, with some locations like the Norman Centre and the Millennium Library identified. However for most creative art classes these will be unsuitable - here are two images, of the pottery and the silversmithing rooms, with specialised equipment in place. Anyone who wants to read the full council meeting information, with links to the meeting agenda and reports there (Wensum Lodge from p168): https://norfolkcc.cmis.uk.com/norfolkcc/CalendarofMeetings/tabid/128/ctl/ViewMeetingPublic/mid/496/Meeting/2050/Committee/169/SelectedTab/Documents/Default.aspx Again apologies for a long email but this issue is important to many of us in the arts and I very much hope you can sign and share. Many thanks Frances (writing here also as a tutor and on behalf of many colleagues and students who are, or have created art at Wensum Lodge)
Norwich University of the Arts Graduate Showcase - a virtual exhibition of 2022 graduating students' work.
www.nuagradshowcase.com/ This year’s showcase contains works of remarkable creativity and ingenuity. These students have developed their ideas and given form to their creative vision through the uncertainty of the pandemic. They have risen to the many challenges this environment has presented, and have proven themselves to be both resourceful and resilient -- a truly unique cohort of graduates. Many of our graduating students are award-winners across national and international competitions and prizes including D&AD New Blood, The Rookies, Dragon Rouge Firestarters and AOP Student Awards. We hope you enjoy the 2022 Graduate Showcase. Please share the work with your wider networks to help broaden the reach of the Showcase across the creative industries and professions, as our graduates embark on their careers. https://www.nuagradshowcase.com/ Our Community With the majority of us now working from home, we believe it is important to keep in touch to continue to feel part of a community. We will send regular newsletters and would like to hear from you if you have something you would like to share with the community and our students. Keeping up morale is key to ensure we all adapt as best we can to this new way of life and any tips and advice would be greatly received. We all have a role to play in keeping ourselves and each other safe and well and we will continue to offer the high-quality teaching, learning and experience for all students and staff albeit through new ways of working. Image: NUA Campus, St George's Building Norfolk's Princely Family exhibition opens
The exhibition will be open from 10am-5pm Monday to Friday from 4 July until 29 September at The Archive Centre, Martineau Lane, NR1 2DQ. A new exhibition is being held at the Norfolk Record Office, exploring the life of Maharajah Duleep Singh, the last emperor of the Punjab, and his family. Over 150 years ago, the Duleep Singhs purchased the Elevden Estate near Thetford and made East Anglia their new home. For the next century the family continued to live in the region, from Old Buckenham, Hockwold, Blo’ Norton, Breckles, and Walcot. On 4 July the doors will open to a three month exhibition on the lives of this extraordinary family, with artefacts and objects loaned from the renowned collection of Peter Bance, who has spent 25 years amassing this largely unseen archive, much of which will go on display for the first time. Cllr Margaret Dewsbury, Cabinet Member for Communities and Partnerships, said: “We look forward to welcoming people to this new exhibition. Norfolk is a diverse county which is proud of its history. “This project celebrates the life and work of a very influential family who made a real impact on the county, which one can still see today.” The Peter Bance Collection is one of the largest associated with the Duleep Singhs, with many items being sourced directly from the family’s friends and associates. Highlights include the Maharajah’s velvet Indian Jacket, his shooting paraphernalia with which he shot game at Norfolk parties with the Prince of Wales, textiles and apparel of the Princesses, the family’s photograph albums, and personal intimate letters. The family’s legacy is still present today, from the Ancient House Museum, which was donated by Prince Frederick, to the numerous Norfolk churches he saved from closure and restored. He went on to join the Norfolk Yeomanry and later served in the First World War, and even built War Memorials for those who fell. The Princesses were not only active Suffragists supporting the rights for women to vote but the youngest, Sophia, belonged to the renowned Suffragettes and gave a gift of over 200 portraits to the Town of Thetford from the family collection. The town is home to the Maharajah’s equestrian bronze statue at Butten Island. The exhibition has been organised by the Anglo Punjab Heritage Foundation, and supported by the Essex Cultural Diversity Project. At The Halls, Sunday 15 May 2022
The stage is set for Gandini juggling , one of the early events of the Norfolk & Norwich Festival at St Andrew’s Hall. A mixed audience, clearly attracting all ages for this skilful, clever and entertaining juggling act like no other. It’s a return visit to Norwich as they performed Smashed at Norwich Playhouse, with a full range of vintage crockery - which was, well, smashed by the end of the show This is Smashed 2, the followup, which has toured around the world before landing in Norwich. It is set to be more fruity than Smashed, and I am predicting a bit of a smoothie mashup by the end, if the last show anything to go by. The scene tonight is set with a stage full of chairs and fruit. Oranges and melons dotted around the floor and 9 chairs give a flavour of what is to come. More accustomed to classical concerts, this 15th century Dominican friary hall is all dressed up with a huge lighting gantry bathing the steps and massive pipe organ in purple light. As the jugglers came on stage, 7 women, bare limbs and dresses, and 2 men in suits and ties, strut across the stage with suggestive moves, eye contact with the audience as they juggle oranges in sequence, passing the fruit between them, over under and behind their heads and around their bodies in a perfectly synchronised and choreographed visual complexity revealing a combination of extreme dance and juggling skills combined with humour and fun - perfect for a Sunday evening. This is the first of several ‘sketches’ each with a different emphasis. that will make up the hour-long show. The music too, is carefully chosen to complement the largely silent sequences of tightly arranged moves, including a punk anthem and opera as well as popular classics. There is a fair amount of sexual politics throughout the show from seduction to upskirting, explicit sexuality and sensuous touches though, as the men are outnumbered, they seem to come off worst and the women are triumphant in abusing the men quite severely it seems, without allowing the men much leeway. Throughout, the jugglers, male and female strive to disrupt and distract their fellows who keep going in spite of being man-handled and their routines disturbed. All takes place with good humour between them, as they carry on regardless. Of course, oranges are easier to juggle than watermelons as you can imagine but a circle of women with the heavy fruit balanced on their bare feet rolled them about, not as niftily as the oranges but still an impressive feat - maybe this was the least successful sequence though as it also was hard for the audience to see. There was also drama as well as humour. A gunfight uses red silk scarves to cover the stage with ‘bloody’ corpses with even the gun-person succumbing to death by red scarf. And darker still, the last sequence is a dramatic and relentless slow-motion death-scene played to an operatic sound track - the ‘beating up’ of one of the hapless men who finds himself on the floor surrounded by women whilst the remaining male turns up too late to save him from the grinning pack. Pretty violent. And very effective. And yes, Smashed 2 - inevitably, it all started to break down as the previously organised and tightly sequenced jugglers went feral, squeezing and smashing fruit all over the stage. It started with a thumb inserted in a juicy and messy orange and broke down from there until there were watermelons and oranges musshed all over everything, including another beleagured man who lay spread-eagled and dominated by a melon-bearing megalomaniac torturess who threatened his most precious body parts. Chaos reigned for the last five minutes until the stage was entirely covered with a sticky mess as predicted until the jugglers stood up together and took a 9-person, synchronised bow. Hoorah! Looking forward to Smashed 3 already. East of England’s biggest Art Fair returns for 2021
One of the biggest contemporary art fairs outside of London is set to return for 2021. Art Fair East annually hosts artists, galleries and art dealers from across the world, attracting thousands of visitors to St Andrews Hall in Norwich, Norfolk. The fair, now in its sixth year, will re-emerge to share the buzz of the real-life art world after last year’s event was cancelled due to the pandemic. With around 1,000 artworks on display, a range of contemporary art will be exhibited including painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, video art, installation, performance and original limited edition prints. This year’s fair will run from Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th December at St Andrews Hall in Norwich. As the major art fair for the East, the fair was founded in 2015 by leading Norfolk-based artists Will Teather and Brian Korteling, who will both be exhibiting at the event. The pair are passionate about bringing contemporary art to the region, supporting artists and creating excitement around the visual arts. Mr Teather, who has had his work showcased at New York's Market & Design Fair, said: “We are thrilled to see the fair finally return after an extraordinary year. We can't wait to see the artworld we know and love start to reemerge. “Artworks are objects to be seen and enjoyed in the flesh, rather than online, and there is nothing quite like meeting the artist in person or talking to an expert, as is often possible at art fairs. “We have received a record number of applications to take part in the event and alongside national and international artists being brought by dealers we already have many local talents, including both figurative surrealists like Chedgie and landscape painters like Alice Wilton, on board.” Mr Korteling added: “It's really great to be able to transform St Andrews Hall into an art space once again. I know for a fact that artists have not been resting on their laurels during lockdown so we can expect to see lots of new, vibrant and inspirational works of art.” Organisers have also confirmed a new sponsor for this year’s event. East Anglian wealth management firm Chadwicks are supporting Art Fair East alongside longstanding supporters Musker McIntyre Estate Agents. Mr Teather said: “We are delighted to have Chadwicks joining us alongside our long-term sponsors Musker McIntyre, who have stood by us since the fair was just a pipe-dream. These two outward-looking dynamic companies, that serve the Eastern Region, reflect our ongoing vision for the event to be a major Art Fair for the East of England. Long may it continue." Director of Chadwicks Richard Ross said: “We are delighted to support this event alongside Musker McIntyre. This year it seems particularly important that the events go ahead. “It has been an extremely difficult year for everyone, particularly the arts, culture and entertainment sectors. Supporting Art Fair East will not only provide a real boost for the sector, but for the local business community too – and give clear signal for better times ahead! “The most important thing we do with our clients is to help them look at things differently so it’s wonderful for us to be able to support such a prestigious art fair.” Independent estate agents Musker McIntyre have been supporting Art Fair East since the event launched in 2015. Owner of Musker McIntyre Estate Agents & Financial Services Simon McIntyre said: “After a tough 18 months, especially for the arts, I think it's important to have something to celebrate. “I truly believe the arts should be supported - after all where would we be without art?! Art Fair East showcases some of the brightest talent in the region, bringing together artists across all genres under one roof. That's why the team at Musker McIntyre are proud to support the event again this year.” There is still time for artists, dealers and galleries to apply to exhibit at the event - visit www.artfaireast.com 20 July 2021
Appointment of new Director for the Sainsbury Centre: Jago Cooper UEA and the Board of the Sainsbury Centre have appointed Jago Cooper as the new Director of the Centre and Professor of Art and Archaeology, who starts on Monday 15 November. Professor Cooper has spent more than 20 years working on a diverse range of cultural projects around the world, always centred on the study and communication of visual and material culture. After ten years as Head of the Americas Section at the British Museum and Director of the Santo Domingo Centre of Excellence for Latin American Research, these collaborations have led to a series of innovative exhibitions, artistic commissions and international exchange programmes that challenge traditional museum practice. With a particular interest in using digital technologies to reach new audiences and cut across multiple academic disciplines, his work spans the subjects of art, museology and archaeology. In addition to his books and exhibitions, Jago has also written and presented a series of BBC documentaries based on his research and international collaborations. Professor Cooper said: “Since its inspired creation in the 1970s, the Sainsbury Centre has always been a place that breaks the rules in how Art and Culture should be seen and experienced. I am absolutely delighted to be joining such an inspirational institution that brings powerful stories to a global audience through its outstanding collections. “I can’t wait to start working with the team to develop further the exciting programme of upcoming exhibitions, acquisitions and collaborative projects inspired by the Sainsbury collection and in many ways also by the world-leading research carried out at UEA.” Dominic Christian, Chair of Sainsbury Centre board, said: “It with enormous pleasure and great warmth that we are delighted to welcome Jago as the new Director of the Sainsbury Centre. He is truly an outstanding talent. “Thanks to the excellence of both the Executive Director Paul Greenhalgh, and Acting Director Ghislaine Wood, Jago comes to an environment proud of its history, excited at its future and thrilled at the leadership he will bring to it.” Professor Sarah Barrow, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Arts and Humanities at UEA, said: “The University looks forward to working with Jago and all the team at the Sainsbury Centre to support their work and extend our collaborations in research, learning, engagement and innovation activity. “We are proud of our association with such a wonderful beacon for visual arts on our campus and excited about the possibilities of creating new connections amongst faculty as well as with regional and international partners.” Notes: The Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts is one of the most important public university art galleries in Britain. It was founded in 1973 at the University of East Anglia (UEA) with the support of one of the nation’s great philanthropic families, Sir Robert and Lady Sainsbury, who donated their extraordinary art collection which includes works dating from prehistory to the late 20th century from across the globe. A radical new building by Norman Foster was designed to house the collection and was his first public work. The Sainsbury Centre holds one of the most impressive art collections outside of the national institutions. It includes a significant number of works by modern masters of European art such as Pablo Picasso, Edgar Degas, Alberto Giacometti, Henry Moore, Francis Bacon, Jacob Epstein, Jean Arp, Chaïm Soutine and Amedeo Modigliani. There are major holdings from Oceania, Africa, the Americas, Asia, the ancient Mediterranean cultures of Egypt, Greece and Rome, as well as Medieval Europe. Alongside these permanent collections, it hosts a range of exhibitions in the largest suite of temporary exhibitions galleries in Eastern England. sainsburycentre.ac.uk The University of East Anglia (UEA) is a UK Top 25 university and is ranked in the top 50 globally for research citations. Known for its world-leading research and good student experience, it was awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework and is a leading member of Norwich Research Park, one of Europe’s biggest concentrations of researchers in the fields of environment, health and plant science. In 2020/21, UEA celebrated 50 years of Creative Writing education and research. www.uea.ac.uk Very pleased to announce that the Norfolk Arts Visual Arts Award category is a 'win/win' with one of our group, Gennadiy Ivanov nominated, as well as Norwich 20 Group!
Here's a link to online coverage, with a report in today's EDP and Evening News - on p2 of the What's On section. https://www.edp24.co.uk/things-to-do/days-out/norfolk-arts-awards-nominees-announced-8142720 Attached is an image of many group members from one of our monthly open meetings (photo taken by Simon Marshall - thanks), which we very much hope can resume from September. A few words from current Chair, Brigitte Hague: 'I’m absolutely delighted to hear we have been nominated for a Norfolk Arts Award! It’s been a very difficult time for everyone in the arts this year and it’s been a true team effort between the committee and members to keep in touch with everyone and ensure we were able to exhibit. Norwich 20 Group has a long history of being an active part of the local art scene, and I’m incredibly proud of everyone who has contributed to our activities over recent years - helping to support our members and bring art to the local community during the pandemic. Many thanks to the Hostry Festival and EDP for all their support and recognition. Many congratulations to N20G member Gennadiy Ivanov too, who is also shortlisted for his own projects which bring together works which often highlight difficult subjects. Recognition well deserved for all the hard work'. Japan Water, GroundWork Gallery's current exhibition, is attracting some wonderful reactions and comments from visitors. Not only is it full of spectacular images, but they are thought-provoking, causing us to reflect, literally, on the qualities of our water. So, join us and some starry speakers for some fascinating water events. The first, on the Purity of Water, is part of the Norfolk and Norwich Festival on 21st May. The second, on the Power of Water is on 25 June, just a week after the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. Details are below.
The Purity of Water May 21st, 2 - 4 BST (on Zoom) Mirror Pond by Nana Shiomi is one of the images which made us realise that we should start our thinking from the work in the exhibition. Crystal clarity is something quite special to Japan's water and present in many striking images. But how does that relate to real life? Is it an ideal, or does it hide deeper problems of pollution? Is the cleanliness and clarity of water something we share in the UK? In the company of a number of specialists in different fields we will spend an afternoon talking about pure water and the environment. Speakers include Keynote 1: Professor Veronica Strang (Environmental anthroloplogist and author of The Meaning of Water) Nana Shiomi (exhibiting artist Isao Miura (exhibiting artist) Jonah Tosney (Norfolk Rivers Trust) Louise Bleach (Water Purification expert, Desolenator) Matthew Whaley ( Water consultant, Arup) Further details and booking: https://www.groundworkgallery.com/events/the-purity-of-water/ Click through here to book via Eventbrite direct The Power of Water June 25th, 2-6 BST (on Zoom) This event starts from the work of Jonathan Meuli on the immense power of the wave, and from Hakan Topal's ongoing research about catastrophe and international waters. This led him to 2 artistic residencies in Japan and research in Miyagi Prefecture, to examine the impacts on the coastal communities of the devastating Tsunami, earthquake and nuclear power disasters of 2011. As well as discussing the power of water as a physical phenomenon and as a political force, we will talk about responses to water disasters, and some of their impacts on arts and heritage. Speakers include Keynote 2: Professor Veronica Strang (Environmental anthropologist and author of the Meaning of Water) Jonathan Meuli (exhibiting artist) Hakan Topal (exhibiting artist) Makoto Takahashi (scientist, Technical University, Munich) Simon Kaner (director Sainsbury Institute for Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures) Jack Heslop (water engineer, WSP) Adrian Favell (Professor of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Leeds) Further details and booking: https://www.groundworkgallery.com/events/the-power-of-water/ Click through here to book via Eventbrite direct We are delighted to be included as part of Norfolk and Norwich Festival - which starts in a few days, and with quite a few events you can actually join physically! There is also this online discussion event which might be of interest: https://nnfestival.org.uk/whats-on/why-biennials-2/ And while on the subject of festivals, you might be interested a new one starting this year. EA Festival will be based in the grounds of the beautiful venue of Castle Hedingham and taking place from 31st July - 1st August. Largely based around East Anglian talent, it is 'showcasing creative leaders in art and culture', including many well-known media personalities. As one of its programming strands, it is featuring the environment as a subject for discussion and entrepreneurship. There is a lot more to tell you, and there are some exciting GroundWork Gallery projects coming up for the remainder of the year. They will feature in following mailings, but in the meantime, have a look at the website for info. https://www.groundworkgallery.com/groundwork_projects/extraction-projects/ https://www.groundworkgallery.com/groundwork_projects/extraction-projects/ And please do come and visit !!! Japan Water is open Wednesday to Saturday 11-4 until 31st July No need to book - just come The Norfolk & Norwich Festival has stepped up to get the summer kick-started with a bang. Taking an early decision to deliver a festival come what may, they have used Covid recovery funding to enable them to offer a remodelled 'pay what you want' festival of events which meant that the programme could go ahead come what may. Brilliant thinking on behalf of the team. Our wonderful city and county is waking up, with a mass of concerts, performances and exhibitions which demonstrate the resilience and commitment of our arts sector. Nit that I am suggesting that it has been easy - it has demanded a huge amount of extra work and innovation to make it happen. So, please get out there and (safely) enjoy the work that the artists have created. But be quick as bookings are filling up fast as you would expect. Scroll down for a summary timetable of events but of course the website will offer more info. NORFOLK & NORWICH FESTIVAL – BOOKING NOW OPEN 17 - 30 MAY 2021 www.nnfestival.org.uk ● BOOKING NOW OPEN FOR THE THE SPECIALLY REMODELLED ‘PAY WHAT YOU WANT’ FESTIVAL ● THE PROGRAMME INCLUDES MUSIC, PERFORMANCE, VISUAL ART AND LITERATURE AT INDOOR AND OUTDOOR VENUES ACROSS THE CITY AS WELL AS ONLINE ● FESTIVAL RUNS MONDAY 17 MAY – SUNDAY 30 MAY 2021 Public booking is now open for Norfolk & Norwich Festival. The 14-day event is set to be a specially created one-off adaptation including outdoor and socially distanced performance, art and music as well as a digital strand. The full programme was announced last week and can be seen in the attached press release, or online here. Also attached are highlights of the literature and music programmes. All events require booking, though everything in this year’s programme is either free or ‘pay what you want’. The programme, which is slightly smaller than usual, is designed to be as adaptable as possible given current circumstances, and created with a desire to provide employment opportunities for artists, as well as entertainment and a sense of community pride. The ‘pay what you want’ structure has been designed by Festival organisers and partners to encourage as many people as want to find something within the Festival that they might enjoy. The Festival will take place in venues across the city and county, as well as at the newly reopened Festival Gardens where a brand-new Festival music weekend has been announced in collaboration with Wild Paths - Garden Sessions. Festival Gardens will also see the return of the much-loved Garden Party over the middle weekend. All Festival events will be in line with government guidelines. To stay in touch with the latest news and programme announcements visit nnfestival.org.uk or follow the Festival’s social media channels. Norfolk & Norwich Festival usually takes place in Norwich and around Norfolk for 17 days each May. The programme is multi-artform, contemporary, international and audience-centred, collaborating with artists from down the road and around the world. Full information and listings for all Norfolk & Norwich Festival events at nnfestival.org.uk. LISTINGS Norfolk & Norwich Festival will run from 17 – 30 May 2021 Tickets are on sale to the public from 10am on Thursday 15 April with priority booking opening to Supporters at 10am on Friday 9 April and Friends at 10am on Tuesday 13 April. Box Office 01603 531800, online nnfestival.org.uk, or in person at Chantry Place (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays). All tickets are free or pay what you want. EVENT LISTINGS Don’t Touch Duckie A Socially Distanced Launch for Norfolk & Norwich Festival 2021 Monday 17 May, 7.30pm St Andrew’s Hall Pay What You Want. A Norfolk & Norwich Festival Commission Sponsored by PWC. Emergency Exit Arts, Robert Montgomery & Deanna Rodger Recovery Poems Monday 17–Sunday 23 May Across Norfolk Free Yara + Davina Arrivals + Departures Monday 17–Sunday 30 May, Throughout the day The Forum Free World Premiere Kaleider : Robot Selfie Monday 17–Sunday 23 May Norwich City Centre Free 600 Highwaymen A Thousand Ways (Part One): A Phone Call Presented In Partnership with In Between Time UK premiere Monday 17–Saturday 22 May, various times Pay What You Want Britten Sinfonia presents Surround Sound: Norwich Playlist Tuesday 18 May, 6.30pm & 9pm Norwich Cathedral Pay What You Want Luke Styles and Jessica Walker The People’s Cabaret Tuesday 18 May, 7.30pm Diss Corn Hall, Wednesday 19 May, 7.30pm Sheringham Little Theatre Pay What You Want Sarathy Korwar Thursday 20 May, 6pm St Andrew’s Hall Pay What You Want Abel Selaocoe Wednesday 19 May, 6pm St Andrew’s Hall Pay What You Want Hatis Noit Thursday 20 May, 9pm St Andrew’s Hall Pay What You Want Nabihah Iqbal Wednesday 19 May, 9pm St Andrew’s Hall Pay What You Want Creative Norfolk: Creative Individuals Norfolk Making in a Time of Mayhem Thursday 20 May, 5pm Digital Pay What You Want Garden Party Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 May, 11am–5pm Festival Gardens, Chapelfield and Outside The Forum Free, but you must pre-book World Premiere Requardt & Rosenberg Future Cargo Thursday 20 May, 6pm & 8pm Festival Gardens, Chapelfield Pay What You Want Produced by The Place. The Javaad Alipoor Company Rich Kids: A History of Shopping Malls in Tehran Thursday 20 & Friday 21 May, 7.30pm Digital : Pay What You Want Creative Norfolk: Why Biennials? Monday 24 May, 7.30pm Digital : Free Creative Norfolk : Hunt and Darton The Mum Show Saturday 22 May, 4pm Future Radio : Free Creative Norfolk: Genevieve Rudd, in partnership with original projects Yarmouth Springs Eternal Conference Saturday 22 May, throughout the day PRIMyarc, Market Gates Shopping Centre, Great Yarmouth Free, but you must pre-book I Fagiolini Re-Wilding The Waste Land Monday 24 May, 8pm Cathedral of St John the Baptist Pay What You Want Lotte Betts-Dean & Joseph Havlat From Norfolk to Newfoundland: Folk Songs of the World Tuesday 25 May, 1pm St Andrew’s Hall Pay What You Want World Premiere Creative Norfolk: holding hands / Article XI Double Bill Tuesday 25 May, 8pm The Garage, Norwich A double-bill of two large jazz ensembles featuring some of the most exciting improvisers from around the UK. Pay What You Want Manchester Collective and Mahan Esfahani Friday 21 May, 8pm St Andrew’s Hall Pay What You Want Samson Tsoy Wednesday 26 May, 1pm St Andrew’s Hall Pay What You Want Tim Spooner with Matthew Robins Weak Transmission Wednesday 26–Saturday 29 May, throughout the day The Guildhall Cells, Norwich Pay What You Want Blast Theory : Rider Spoke Thursday 27–Saturday 29 May, throughout the day Meet at Festival Gardens, Chapelfield Pay What You Want Garden Sessions : In Collaboration with Wild Paths Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 May, 1–5pm Festival Gardens, Chapelfield Pay What You Want Ray Lee : Ring Out Wednesday 26–Friday 28 May,throughout the day Festival Gardens Free, but you must pre-book Compline by Candlelight Friday 28 May, 9pm Norwich Cathedral Free, but you must pre-book Creative Norfolk: Holly Bodmer Peregrinations Saturday 29 May, 2pm Norwich Cathedral Pay What You Want Norwich Chamber Music present Elias String Quartet Saturday 29 May, 3pm & 6pm John Innes Centre Pay What You Want City of Literature Programme - experiments and experiences in literature – brought to you by Norfolk & Norwich Festival and National Centre for Writing: City of Literature: Tombland Saturday 22 May, 11am, Free, register in advance to receive a link to the website when it launches City of Literature: Weather With You Monday 24–Thursday 27 May Digital Free, register in advance to receive links to all content as it is release City of Literature: Looking, Large and Small Friday 28 May, 1pm Digital Free, register in advance for access to the resources when they go live City of Literature: The Group Friday 28–Sunday 30 May, 9pm Digital Free, register in advance to receive instructions Suitable for ages 16+. Contains adult themes, including escaping a situation of threat. City of Literature: Page Against the Machine Saturday 29 May, 1pm Plantation Garden, Norwich Free (£2 donation to the Plantation Garden on the door) City of Literature: Harriet Martineau Lecture Sunday 30 May, 7pm Digital Free, register in advance to receive a link Supported by The Martineau Society Future and Form Programme - a series of incredible events from University of East Anglia, as they celebrate 50 years of the world-renowned creative writing programme. Future and Form: Imogen Hermes Gower and Mutiny Eleanor Friday 21–Sunday 30 May Starts at Norwich Castle Free Norfolk Museums Service, Norfolk County Council, and UEA Future and Form: James McDermott and Guildhall Live Events Senseless Friday 21–Sunday 30 May, various times Digital Free, but you must pre-book some events Norwich Theatre and UEA Future and Form: Mona Arshi and Mutiny Shifting Lines Friday 21–Sunday 30 May, various times Norfolk Wildlife Trust Cley and Salthouse Marshes Free, but you must pre-book Future and Form: Mitch Johnson and Guildhall Live Events The Living Book Friday 21–Sunday 30 May Digital Free presented by The Forum Trust and UEA Future and Form: Tash Aw and Guildhall Live Events Where Do Stories Come From? Workshops–Saturday 22, Tuesday 25 & Thursday 27 May, various times Free, workshops must be pre-booked Future and Form: Ayobámi Adébáyo and Mutiny Provenance Friday 21–Sunday 30 May, various times National Centre for Writing, Dragon Hall Free, but you must pre-book Visual Arts Programme
Japan Water Wednesday 14 April– Saturday 31 July GroundWork Gallery, King’s Lynn Free Presented by GroundWork Gallery The Purity of Water Friday 21 May, 2pm Digital : Free, to book email mail@groundworkgallery.com Presented by GroundWork Gallery A Passion for Landscape: Rediscovering John Crome Monday 17 May–Sunday 5 Sep Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery Admission to Norwich Castle is by pre-booked tickets only museums.norfolk.gov.uk Presented by Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery Somewhere Unexpected Norwich Castle Open Art Show Monday 17 May–Sunday 12 Sep Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery Admission to Norwich Castle is by pre-booked tickets only museums.norfolk.gov.uk Presented by Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery Grayson Perry The Vanity of Small Differences Tuesday 18 May– Saturday 3 July East Gallery, Norwich University of the Arts Free Arts Council Collection, Southbank Centre, London and British Council. Gift of the artist and Victoria Miro Gallery with the support of Channel 4 Television, the Art Fund and Sfumato Foundation with additional support from Alix Partners. Katie Spragg Plants, Porcelain, People Monday 17–Sunday 30 May, 10am–4pm St Peter Hungate Church Free, but tickets must be pre-booked Presented by Caroline Fisher Projects Tony Cragg at Houghton Hall Wednesday 19 May–26 Sep Houghton Hall, Norfolk Tickets available from Houghton Hall Presented by Houghton Hall Cristina Iglesias Throughout the Festival Sainsbury Centre Sculpture Park Free Presented by Sainsbury Centre |
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