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Well, i’ve spent the last day or two cataloguing more new books for the Art Library. Highlights include:
The Futurism catalogue from the latest Tate Modern exhibition on this contorversial Italian art movement (the exhibition closes on 20th september i think)
Autumn Flowers, a catalogue on Nina Saunders‘ exhibition at Pallant House Gallery
We’ve also got copies of Endless Supply, an exciting new artists’ zine indepentantly published in Birmingham.
If you’re an artist producing any sort of publication, from photocopied zines to leatherbound gold embossed editions, please contact us artlibrary@walsall.gov.uk.
Secret Agents Wanted!
Artists: Only two days left to apply for Interrogation Walsall. Become a secret agent for the day and infiltrate the world of public art. Application details can be found on the opportunities page. Hurry – deadline is Fri 28th Aug, 12pm. Good luck!
Speed Tours: Catch one whilst you can!
Hurry: only 2 speed tours left to go!
Highlights from the previous tours include: the distinct aromas of each floor; the invisible line in the foyer area which divides the workload for the cleaners; the view from the reception desk and the Van Gogh of course! The final tours will include trips to the basement to see the archive room and the techncians’ lair! All in 15 mins!
Those of you will a little more time can join ania for tea and cake afterwards!
See you at 12pm prompt! (Taking place Tue 25th & Wed 26th Aug)
The New Art Gallery Walsall goes to Venice Biennial 2009
Check out some images during our recent visit to Venice Bienale.
Some great art, some not as good, great weather and beautiful people!
Saraceno
Speed Tours
Join me for Speed Tours – very quick tours of the gallery for those who are always short of time!
Speed tours will take place from Saturday 22nd – Wednesday 26th August at 12 noon each day (prompt start!)
Tours are going to be quick so you can squeeze them in during your lunch break! Each tour gives you an overview of the building and activities going on inside it from the perspective of various gallery team members: Gallery Assistant, Curator, Librarian, Cleaner…See the building anew!
There is no need to book. Just come to the gallery few seconds before 12 noon and wait by the board next to the reception desk. Speed tours are going to be speedy and will last approximately 15 min.
A final Tea Party will also take place in the Artists’ Studio on Thursday 27th August from 12pm-2pm to celebrate the end of my residency. Good news: I will be back! I am creating a series of alternative guided tours of the gallery which will be launched in December. More info coming soon….
On your marks…Get Set…Go!
Get your trainers ready – Ania Bas’ Speed Tours start tomorrow!
From Sat 22 – Wed 26 Aug, Ania will be leading whistle stop tours of the gallery at 12pm sharp each day. See it all in 15 mins!
Flower Fridays
This is what we will be making tomorrow in our workshop! As always it’s completely free and you can drop in anytime between 1-4. See you there.
Prints, pastels and lots of paint
We had so much fun today with our “colour pattern experiments” workshop. As always I have managed to get completely covered in paint, but hey ho look at the lovely results!
Call for artists….
Hi Folks, we have teamed up with Multistory/Longhouse to deliver this year’s PAD programme. We’re looking for artists to act as secret agents and complete undercover tasks on the streets of Walsall. The project is designed to investigate the impact of short, sharp interventions within the public realm. Application details can be found on the opportunities page – but be quick! The deadline is Fri 28th August. Agent Jones over and out….p.s. Good Luck!
Plasticine madness
Check out these plasticine sculptures that folks have made inspired by our fabulous Neal Rock exhibition. You can make one when you visit us and take a photo and email it to me on higashik@walsall.gov.uk so I can upload it onto our website and facebook page. enjoy!
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