News from Artists at Bankley Studios Manchester
Current Events from Bankley Gallery Artists
John Moores Painting Prize 2018
Bankley member Joe O'Rourke is one of five prize-winning finalists nominated to win the John Moores Painting Prize, with his painting 'GIANTS'.
The John Moores Painting Prize 2018 exhibition will take place between 14 July - 18 November 2018. The gallery is open Monday to Sunday 10am - 5pm.
First held in 1957, the John Moores Painting Prize is the UK's best-known painting competition and is named after Sir John Moores (1896-1993), the sponsor of the prize. The competition culminates in an exhibition held at the Walker Art Gallery every two years, which forms a key strand of the Liverpool Biennial.
The name of the first prize winning artist for John Moores Painting Prize 2018 will be announced on Thursday 12 July.
http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/walker/johnmoores/jm2018/artist-list.aspx
Walker Art Gallery
William Brown Street
Liverpool
L3 8EL
The John Moores Painting Prize 2018 exhibition will take place between 14 July - 18 November 2018. The gallery is open Monday to Sunday 10am - 5pm.
First held in 1957, the John Moores Painting Prize is the UK's best-known painting competition and is named after Sir John Moores (1896-1993), the sponsor of the prize. The competition culminates in an exhibition held at the Walker Art Gallery every two years, which forms a key strand of the Liverpool Biennial.
The name of the first prize winning artist for John Moores Painting Prize 2018 will be announced on Thursday 12 July.
http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/walker/johnmoores/jm2018/artist-list.aspx
Walker Art Gallery
William Brown Street
Liverpool
L3 8EL
Scenius
Bankley members Joe O'Rourke and Linda Hemmersbach are showing new paintings in 'Scenius'.
PV 16th August 2018 6-9pm
Exhibition continues until 22nd September 2018
Open Saturdays 11-5pm or by appointment
To launch Bunker Gallery (formerly Sloe) the Catflap Collective are taking over PS Mirabel and the basement to present a group show of selected painters. The Catflap Collective are a group of recent art graduates from MMU who will be taking over the Mirabel basement space and curating a programme of shows over the coming 12 months. We are very excited about the freshly named Bunker and hope you will join us and get your first taste of this new project. The Catflap collective are Stephen Barr, Ryan Brown, Ellis Edwards, gwen Evans, Bel Holland, Arthur Simons, Olly Stapleton and Katie Tomlinson.
Mirabel Street, Manchester, M3 1
PV 16th August 2018 6-9pm
Exhibition continues until 22nd September 2018
Open Saturdays 11-5pm or by appointment
To launch Bunker Gallery (formerly Sloe) the Catflap Collective are taking over PS Mirabel and the basement to present a group show of selected painters. The Catflap Collective are a group of recent art graduates from MMU who will be taking over the Mirabel basement space and curating a programme of shows over the coming 12 months. We are very excited about the freshly named Bunker and hope you will join us and get your first taste of this new project. The Catflap collective are Stephen Barr, Ryan Brown, Ellis Edwards, gwen Evans, Bel Holland, Arthur Simons, Olly Stapleton and Katie Tomlinson.
Mirabel Street, Manchester, M3 1
Previous Events from Bankley Gallery Artists
Bankley OPEN CALL 2013 - Submissions
16 August 2013
The Bankley Open Call 2013 is our first annual open exhibition inviting contemporary artists of any age or experience living within the UK, and working in any 2D media, video, or sculpture, to participate and be in with a chance of winning our first prize of £500 and a solo show at Bankley Gallery. We also have a fantastic second prize of £200 vouchers to spend at Fred Aldous, Manchester.
Our prizes will be judged by an impressive panel:
Mark Kennard - Director of Bureau Gallery, Manchester
Sophia Crilly - Director and Curator of Bureau Gallery, Manchester Mary Griffiths - Curator of Modern Art at Whitworth Gallery, Manchester Katy Saide - Owner of Trove, Levenshulme, Manchester
SUBMISSION DATE: 16TH AUGUST, 2013
ENTRY FEE: £10
SUBMISSION DATE: 16TH AUGUST, 2013 --- Exhibition starts from 4th Oct with PV and Awards ceremony. Then Thursday - Sunday, 12-4pm until 25th Oct, 2013
The Bankley Open Call 2013 is our first annual open exhibition inviting contemporary artists of any age or experience living within the UK, and working in any 2D media, video, or sculpture, to participate and be in with a chance of winning our first prize of £500 and a solo show at Bankley Gallery. We also have a fantastic second prize of £200 vouchers to spend at Fred Aldous, Manchester.
Our prizes will be judged by an impressive panel:
Mark Kennard - Director of Bureau Gallery, Manchester
Sophia Crilly - Director and Curator of Bureau Gallery, Manchester Mary Griffiths - Curator of Modern Art at Whitworth Gallery, Manchester Katy Saide - Owner of Trove, Levenshulme, Manchester
SUBMISSION DATE: 16TH AUGUST, 2013
ENTRY FEE: £10
SUBMISSION DATE: 16TH AUGUST, 2013 --- Exhibition starts from 4th Oct with PV and Awards ceremony. Then Thursday - Sunday, 12-4pm until 25th Oct, 2013
HOT-ONE-HUNDRED
Schwartz Gallery
London
Private view: Wednesday 17th July 6 -10 p.m
Exhibition dates: 17/07/13 – 03/08/13
Summer Opening Hours: Thursday – Saturday 12 – 6 p.m
First Thursdays late opening: Thursday 1st August, 6 – 9 pm
HOT-ONE-HUNDRED is a show of 100 emerging contemporary artists based in the U.K. One artist will be offered a solo show at Schwartz Gallery at the end of 2013 at the end of the exhibition. Following an Open Call format the 100 artists and the subsequent solo-show artist will be selected by Ismail Erbil and Patrick Michalopoulos, artist-curators of Schwartz Gallery, one of the largest and longest-running of the current crop of artist-run spaces in London. A reference to ranking systems seen in late-night popular music T.V programmes and art world power lists the exhibition creates a ‘HOT-ONE-HUNDRED moment’ in the emerging U.K contemporary art scene offering up a very real opportunity for a solo show in the gallery. Playfully mimicking the creation of power lists in the worlds of art, entertainment and business HOT-ONE-HUNDRED satirises this ‘heat’ phenomenon while simultaneously becoming an agent for its proliferation.
Conceived and curated by Ismail Erbil & Patrick Michalopoulos
Bankley artist, Claire Tindale is one of those featured in the exhibition, visit website for the full list.
Schwartz Gallery, 92 White Post Lane, Ground floor, Building 2, London, E9 5EN
www.schwartzgallery.co.uk
London
Private view: Wednesday 17th July 6 -10 p.m
Exhibition dates: 17/07/13 – 03/08/13
Summer Opening Hours: Thursday – Saturday 12 – 6 p.m
First Thursdays late opening: Thursday 1st August, 6 – 9 pm
HOT-ONE-HUNDRED is a show of 100 emerging contemporary artists based in the U.K. One artist will be offered a solo show at Schwartz Gallery at the end of 2013 at the end of the exhibition. Following an Open Call format the 100 artists and the subsequent solo-show artist will be selected by Ismail Erbil and Patrick Michalopoulos, artist-curators of Schwartz Gallery, one of the largest and longest-running of the current crop of artist-run spaces in London. A reference to ranking systems seen in late-night popular music T.V programmes and art world power lists the exhibition creates a ‘HOT-ONE-HUNDRED moment’ in the emerging U.K contemporary art scene offering up a very real opportunity for a solo show in the gallery. Playfully mimicking the creation of power lists in the worlds of art, entertainment and business HOT-ONE-HUNDRED satirises this ‘heat’ phenomenon while simultaneously becoming an agent for its proliferation.
Conceived and curated by Ismail Erbil & Patrick Michalopoulos
Bankley artist, Claire Tindale is one of those featured in the exhibition, visit website for the full list.
Schwartz Gallery, 92 White Post Lane, Ground floor, Building 2, London, E9 5EN
www.schwartzgallery.co.uk
Bankley has expanded - sort of!
We had been invited by the Levenshulme Art Action Group to paint one of the temporary 8 shop designs on hoardings on the A6 in Levenshulme.
The theme was inspired by a gallery space filled with people for a preview event, with member's art work in the window. Information and a map is also pointing people to the studios just down the road.
Other local artists have done shop designs filled with sweets, flowers, fish, shops from the past, the A6 road, Hats for Cats and a design inspired by the Grand cinema which used to stand on that spot.
Artists involved in Bankley's Gallery Shop:
Clair Graubner
Marnie Matthews
Philip Kennedy
Stacey Coughlin
The theme was inspired by a gallery space filled with people for a preview event, with member's art work in the window. Information and a map is also pointing people to the studios just down the road.
Other local artists have done shop designs filled with sweets, flowers, fish, shops from the past, the A6 road, Hats for Cats and a design inspired by the Grand cinema which used to stand on that spot.
Artists involved in Bankley's Gallery Shop:
Clair Graubner
Marnie Matthews
Philip Kennedy
Stacey Coughlin
If Not Here Where
FletcherMossArtGallery
Didsbury Parsonage
Monday 8th July – Sunday 21st July 12.00 -4.00pm
Preview: Sunday 7th July 1.00 - 5.00pm
As the Manchester International Festival descends upon the city centre, in the leafy suburbs of Didsbury a smaller but no less significant event unfolds. 'If Not Here Where', is a contemporary art exhibition with a difference. In the walled garden of Didsbury Parsonage, perhaps Manchester's best kept secret, a Garden Party in conjunction with Didsbury Parsonage Trust and Friends of Fletcher Moss Park and Parsonage Gardens, launches the event on July 7th. If Not Here...Where else would you wish to be? Art celebrating life.
http://fletchermossartgallery.wordpress.com
FletcherMossArtGallery
Didsbury Parsonage
Didsbury Parsonage Trust,
Stenner Lane,
Didsbury.
M20 2RQ
Didsbury Parsonage
Monday 8th July – Sunday 21st July 12.00 -4.00pm
Preview: Sunday 7th July 1.00 - 5.00pm
As the Manchester International Festival descends upon the city centre, in the leafy suburbs of Didsbury a smaller but no less significant event unfolds. 'If Not Here Where', is a contemporary art exhibition with a difference. In the walled garden of Didsbury Parsonage, perhaps Manchester's best kept secret, a Garden Party in conjunction with Didsbury Parsonage Trust and Friends of Fletcher Moss Park and Parsonage Gardens, launches the event on July 7th. If Not Here...Where else would you wish to be? Art celebrating life.
http://fletchermossartgallery.wordpress.com
FletcherMossArtGallery
Didsbury Parsonage
Didsbury Parsonage Trust,
Stenner Lane,
Didsbury.
M20 2RQ
Fantasista
‘The Playmaker’
An Exhibition of Football in Contemporary Art
Thurs 11- Sat 13 July, 10am - 6pm - Sun 14 July 10am-5pm
PRESS PREVIEW: Thurs 11 July 5.30 - 6.30pm
OPENING NIGHT: Thurs 11 July 6.30 – 10pm
The Cello Factory, 33-34 Cornwall Road, Waterloo, London SE1 8TJ
QUIET BRITISH ACCENT | SIR PETER BLAKE | STANLEY CHOW | JEANNETTE EHLERS | THOMAS GODDARD | VICTORIA HALL | HAARALA HAMILTON | PHILIP KENNEDY | PRAVDOLIUB IVANOV | MOIRA LOVELL | OTTO LI | ZORAN LUCIC | JACOPO MAINO | DAVE MERREL | EZEQUIEL SURANYI | RICHARD SWARBRICK | PHILIP WATKINS | STEVE WELSH
Seemingly worlds apart, the domains of art and football rarely have a chance to collide. ‘Fantasista’ aims to explore some of the similarities between these apparently disparate realms. Most striking is the inexplicable and unrelenting passion, bordering on obsession; followers have for these respective worlds. Most interesting of all is this unwaning passion often without tangible reward for the majority of players, fans, artists and art lovers who indulge their passions.
Much like the art world, football can seem as a closed club to many, the inflated salary of the premiership footballer comparable to the astronomical prices of deceased and living artists at auction houses are luxuries most find it difficult to relate to. But for artists and footballers alike great struggles, skill and sacrifice precede any success, and for many who dedicate their lives to either discipline tangible rewards are rarely seen at all.
Fantasista is the brainchild of Richard Swarbrick, animator and football fanatic, whose signature style highlights the poetry of football, and explores the relationship between sport and art on a wider scale. Swarbrick has teamed up with Hotspur & Argyle and Bearspace to deliver a dynamic event, which aims to promote this little explored but highly productive symbiosis.
www.fantasista.co.uk
An Exhibition of Football in Contemporary Art
Thurs 11- Sat 13 July, 10am - 6pm - Sun 14 July 10am-5pm
PRESS PREVIEW: Thurs 11 July 5.30 - 6.30pm
OPENING NIGHT: Thurs 11 July 6.30 – 10pm
The Cello Factory, 33-34 Cornwall Road, Waterloo, London SE1 8TJ
QUIET BRITISH ACCENT | SIR PETER BLAKE | STANLEY CHOW | JEANNETTE EHLERS | THOMAS GODDARD | VICTORIA HALL | HAARALA HAMILTON | PHILIP KENNEDY | PRAVDOLIUB IVANOV | MOIRA LOVELL | OTTO LI | ZORAN LUCIC | JACOPO MAINO | DAVE MERREL | EZEQUIEL SURANYI | RICHARD SWARBRICK | PHILIP WATKINS | STEVE WELSH
Seemingly worlds apart, the domains of art and football rarely have a chance to collide. ‘Fantasista’ aims to explore some of the similarities between these apparently disparate realms. Most striking is the inexplicable and unrelenting passion, bordering on obsession; followers have for these respective worlds. Most interesting of all is this unwaning passion often without tangible reward for the majority of players, fans, artists and art lovers who indulge their passions.
Much like the art world, football can seem as a closed club to many, the inflated salary of the premiership footballer comparable to the astronomical prices of deceased and living artists at auction houses are luxuries most find it difficult to relate to. But for artists and footballers alike great struggles, skill and sacrifice precede any success, and for many who dedicate their lives to either discipline tangible rewards are rarely seen at all.
Fantasista is the brainchild of Richard Swarbrick, animator and football fanatic, whose signature style highlights the poetry of football, and explores the relationship between sport and art on a wider scale. Swarbrick has teamed up with Hotspur & Argyle and Bearspace to deliver a dynamic event, which aims to promote this little explored but highly productive symbiosis.
www.fantasista.co.uk
Co-ops 2020 Educational Visit to Bankley Studios
Friday 5th July 2013
2.00 - 4.00pm
Come and have a tour around Bankley Studios & Gallery to see how a co-operative runs...
Interested in finding out more about co-operatives and social enterprises in Greater Manchester?
Want to attend visits, but need your travel costs paid?
Co-operatives2020 are offering a series of FREE visits in Greater Manchester to celebrate Co-operatives Fortnight! Find out more about co-operative and enterprising ways of working in diverse sectors – including the arts, food, environment, retail and workspaces. Be inspired by positive, practical solutions, gain knowledge, meet the hosts and show your support for the local economy!
Visits are for adults (aged 18 and over) with an interest in co-operative and social enterprise methods of working together to create social and environmental change.
HOW TO BOOK
Individuals and small groups are welcome to book. To book your place, complete the booking form below and return as soon as possible. Places are limited and offered on a first come, first served basis. An invite (with full venue address and advice on how to claim travel) will then be emailed to you. Deadline for all bookings: Monday 17 June.
If you need more information or have any questions about the visits, please contact Co-ops 2020 on 0161 4480788 / cooperatives2020@gmail.com
Booking Form:
http://gallery.mailchimp.com/ace225bef7a8785a61dd49d9d/files/Co_ops2020_EV_booking_form_2013.doc
2.00 - 4.00pm
Come and have a tour around Bankley Studios & Gallery to see how a co-operative runs...
Interested in finding out more about co-operatives and social enterprises in Greater Manchester?
Want to attend visits, but need your travel costs paid?
Co-operatives2020 are offering a series of FREE visits in Greater Manchester to celebrate Co-operatives Fortnight! Find out more about co-operative and enterprising ways of working in diverse sectors – including the arts, food, environment, retail and workspaces. Be inspired by positive, practical solutions, gain knowledge, meet the hosts and show your support for the local economy!
Visits are for adults (aged 18 and over) with an interest in co-operative and social enterprise methods of working together to create social and environmental change.
HOW TO BOOK
Individuals and small groups are welcome to book. To book your place, complete the booking form below and return as soon as possible. Places are limited and offered on a first come, first served basis. An invite (with full venue address and advice on how to claim travel) will then be emailed to you. Deadline for all bookings: Monday 17 June.
If you need more information or have any questions about the visits, please contact Co-ops 2020 on 0161 4480788 / cooperatives2020@gmail.com
Booking Form:
http://gallery.mailchimp.com/ace225bef7a8785a61dd49d9d/files/Co_ops2020_EV_booking_form_2013.doc
Bankley Studios Exhibition @ Inspire
Opening 5 April 2013
Inspire
747 Stockport Road
Levenshulme
M19 3AR
An exhibition of work from artists in residence at Bankley Studios & Gallery.
Hannah Brown
Stacey Coughlin
Philip Kennedy
www.lev-inspire.co.uk
Inspire
747 Stockport Road
Levenshulme
M19 3AR
An exhibition of work from artists in residence at Bankley Studios & Gallery.
Hannah Brown
Stacey Coughlin
Philip Kennedy
www.lev-inspire.co.uk
From The Ground Up - Solo Exhibition at The Cornerhouse
Clair Graubner
18 April - 28 May 2013
Cornerhouse Manchester
First solo exhibition of current works to be held in the prestigious Cornerhouse art gallery, Manchester.
www.cornerhouse.org/art/art-exhibitions/clair-graubner-from-the-ground-up
18 April - 28 May 2013
Cornerhouse Manchester
First solo exhibition of current works to be held in the prestigious Cornerhouse art gallery, Manchester.
www.cornerhouse.org/art/art-exhibitions/clair-graubner-from-the-ground-up
Vacant 2: Sacred Trinity Church
Vacant is a Fine Art collective who will exhibit in and around Manchester and beyond: next event is at:
VACANT 2 : Sacred Trinity.
Exhibition at the Sacred Trinity Church.
Date : 18th - 20th April 2013
Preview Night : 18th April 2012 Time : 6 - 9 pm
Address:
Sacred Trinity Church, Chapel St, Salford M3 5DW
http://itisvacant.blogspot.co.uk/
itisvacant@gmail.com
http://mcsharryjames.wordpress.com/
VACANT 2 : Sacred Trinity.
Exhibition at the Sacred Trinity Church.
Date : 18th - 20th April 2013
Preview Night : 18th April 2012 Time : 6 - 9 pm
Address:
Sacred Trinity Church, Chapel St, Salford M3 5DW
http://itisvacant.blogspot.co.uk/
itisvacant@gmail.com
http://mcsharryjames.wordpress.com/
Little Northern Christmas Fair
Saturday 8th December 2012 10-5pm
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
From the organisers of the award-winning Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair comes the Little Northern Christmas Fair. Over 40 selected designer makers and artists selling a range of gifts for Christmas, from unique jewellery and fashion accessories to beautiful things for the home.
Exhibitors include Lucy Harvey, who will be selling pieces from her found object jewellery collection, and Paul Reid, ceramics.
http://www.greatnorthernevents.co.uk/
www.facebook.com/events/568588763157781/
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
From the organisers of the award-winning Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair comes the Little Northern Christmas Fair. Over 40 selected designer makers and artists selling a range of gifts for Christmas, from unique jewellery and fashion accessories to beautiful things for the home.
Exhibitors include Lucy Harvey, who will be selling pieces from her found object jewellery collection, and Paul Reid, ceramics.
http://www.greatnorthernevents.co.uk/
www.facebook.com/events/568588763157781/