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Welcome to 20-21 Visual Arts Centre
Welcome to the October e-Newsletter from 20-21 Visual Arts Centre.
We’ve been thrilled over these past months to welcome so many of you back to 20-21. Certainly our recent exhibitions by Andy Cropper and Jamie Frost proved very popular with everyone. We’re starting to look ahead now with exhibitions to carry us through into the New Year, with an emphasis on providing something for all the family.
Our Covid Secure precautions are still in place. You don’t need to book your visit in advance, but we do ask that you wear a face covering and register your visit for NHS Test and Trace. Use the hand sanitiser provided and maintain social distancing in order to help keep everyone safe. We look forward to welcoming you.
If you can’t get to 20-21 Visual Arts Centre physically, or you’d like to take a look around before you visit, take a look at our virtual 3D gallery tour, where you can explore the building and take a look around some of our previous exhibitions online.
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17 October 2020 – 2 January 2021
The Jerwood Makers Open is a prestigious touring exhibition supported by Jerwood Arts, the leading independent funder dedicated to supporting UK artists, curators and producers to develop and thrive.
Five contemporary artists were selected from over 300 applicants and have each been awarded a bursary to support them to develop their creative ideas in making new work for this exhibition. Visitors to the show will be able to see innovative and experimental artworks in textiles, ceramics, wood and metal as it brings together new commissions by artists Mark Corfield-Moore, Forest + Found (Max Bainbridge and Abigail Booth), Lucie Gledhill, Bethan Lloyd Worthington and Tana West.
Jerwood Makers Open is supported by Jerwood Arts with additional support from Art Fund for curatorial development activities on tour.
Image shows The Subjective Element, by Forest + Found
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10 October 2020 – 30 January 2021
WOW! Said the Owl is a family friendly and very interactive exhibition which will be on show at 20-21 Visual Arts Centre through the autumn, the Christmas period and into the New Year. Based on the much-loved children’s book, by Tim Hopgood, the show has been specially designed to appeal to families and especially under five-year olds, with lots of bright, colourful sensory and playful elements.
The exhibition seeks to give children the same sense of wonder and amazement as the owl in the story who stays up all day, by introducing them to colours and inviting them to be creative by enjoying interactive elements of the show.
Because of Covid 19, the number of interactives in the exhibition has been reduced, however there's still plenty to do. As only one group/bubble of up to six people will be allowed into the exhibition area at a time you'll have room to explore those interactives with your children without worrying about social distancing. We want to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable experience, so we ask that everyone plays their part and follows the procedures, looks after their children and is respectful of other families and staff members.
If you are a nursery or playgroup leader and would like to find out about free under 5’s workshop opportunities and group visits, contact laura.higgins@northlincs.gov.uk or 01724 296039 to find out more.
WOW! Said the Owl is a touring exhibition for under-fives and their families, designed by Tim Hopgood and organised by The Young Art Explorers Association, with thanks to Arts Council England and Macmillan Children’s Books.
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Getting creative with WOW! Said the Owl
ARTivities are back in the gallery for this exhibition, with a limited number of socially distanced activity tables where visitors can get creative with makes that will change throughout the exhibition. We’ll also be asking visitors to decorate large butterflies which will become part of the show. Take away packs of activities will also be available with lots of ideas for things to do at home linked to the theme of the exhibition.
Watch out too for news of a live online owl themed workshop with studio potter Karen Raithby to take place on 14 November. Book on to reserve your place, pick up a box of materials in advance, log on to join in on the day, then return your creations to 20-21 to be fired for you.
Be sure to check out our website and social media for updates on all WOW! Related events and activities.
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19 September 2020 – 9 January 2021
When our call went out in August for artists to re-imagine the cover of the iconic crime novel Get Carter, we had no idea that we’d receive such a wide range of submissions in response. Twenty five artists answered the call, with book covers incorporating everything from Playmobil to typewriter art.
Barton-upon-Humber author, artist, illustrator and musician Ted Lewis is best known for creating the character Jack Carter, the protagonist in the 1971 cult film Get Carter, starring Michael Caine. Originally published in 1970 as Jack’s Return the book was soon reissued under the same title as the film adaptation. It’s generally considered to be the classic modern crime novel.
Our exhibition of art inspired by Ted Lewis and his work also included a selection of first editions of his novels, on loan from the archives collection of North Lincolnshire Library and lots of information about this local author.
Image: Jonathan Wilkinson
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Half Term at 20-21
24-31 October
Over half-term we’ll have a spooky theme to our ARTivities. Ask a Gallery Assistant when you visit and pick up a pack of materials to do some scary arts and crafts at our ARTivity tables (takeaway WOW! Said the Owl packs will still be available).
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If you love all things magical and are wanting to treat yourself or someone special, why not pay a visit to the Wizard’s Emporium?
Part of our gallery shop, the Wizard’s Emporium is the creation of local artist Mark Richardson, and is a treasure trove of repurposed potion bottles and flasks, handcrafted wands and miniature broomsticks, charms, pocket and pendant watches all with a wizarding theme. We have a huge range in stock – everything from Miss Finklebeet’s Flower Fairy Wands to Sea Serpent Oil to Magic Orb Pocket Watches.
Drop in and take a look.
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Do you want to influence a brand new Festival of Creativity across North Lincolnshire next year? The Producers of the festival want to hear from 7-24-year olds across the area. Tell them about your lives, get involved and fill out the survey today.
Or, alternatively you can Drop Your Thoughts - this is a way to send them any information you like, in a form which suits you, about a new Festival of Creativity for North Lincolnshire. This could be anything from a quick idea, to a voice note about what you would like to get out of the festival, to a bit of text about why you think representation is important.
Submit your thoughts via email to northlincsfestival@gmail.com. The deadline for taking part is Thursday 22nd October at 5pm.
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