A blog featuring updates of the Gallery's exhibition and events programme, authored by students and staff from The Ormiston Ilkeston Academy
We have been very busy this month, with the start of the Metal Age and 2 new projects just confirmed we have some really exciting stuff happening over the next few months. It has been really great to be at work in the Gallery at the moment as the exhibition is gorgeous and the workshops on offer have been real fun. Anyway we will keep you posted about the 2 new projects as soon as possible and hope to see you soon!
We are really pleased to announce a joint exhibition from now till the end of March. This exhibition is a collection of works from sixth form students here at the academy, and also a loan exhibition from the Derbyshire Schools Library Service. this really is worth a look and exhibition nights run every Tuesday from 5.30 - 7.30 term time only.
We would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and hope to see you soon!
IP6FC Exhibition Opening and Winter Art and Craft Event 4th December 2012 5.30 - 7.30 in the King George Gallery. Pop along to what promises to be a great evening, browse the exhibition and have a look at some of the great items on sale from a variety of regional artists and craftspeople. The exhibition is also open to the community on the 11th and 18th of December.
If you are in Ilkeston anytime between now and Christmas in the Albion Centre student Art work will be on display 3 days a week within the old ‘Burtons’ store window. This is part of the Arts Council England and Culture and Arts Forum Erewash Project rEvive. A project designed to encourage more people to visit our local high streets. During February next year students will be hosting an exhibition within the store, which will be curated and open to the public. Further details of this will be available nearer the time.
Love films of all genre? Would you like to watch films for free? The King George Film Club is open on a Thursday night from 5.30 - 7pm, term time only. Pop along and have a look.
Do you like to sing? Would you like to be a part of a group that meets every Wednesday term time only, from 5 - 6pm any age or ability? If so then pop along to the next session and join this fun group!
After a lovely summer it is time to welcome everyone to the start of this exciting two year Arts Council funded programme at the King George Gallery. This programme is about key themes that are of importance to the area. Scrutinising these then encapsulating memories and ideas and converting them into new contemporary pieces of art for all to see. Things kick off again here on the 11th September from 5.30 when Tim Bennett will be in residency gaining inspiration and working on his piece about the Coal Age for this programme. Also in residency on that night will be Dave Wood who will be reading out a ‘Soap Opera’ based on coal, created at the Erewash Museum in July.
Thinker
I am a thinker.
I like thinking a lot.
I like to watch people too, I’ve got nothing better to do.
My deepest secret is unknown to any being.
It’s the reason I’m locked in this tall, cold tower.
Isolated from everyone and everything.
I don’t think it’s that much of a big deal.
Everyone has reasons for doing things they shouldn’t.
I’d love to smell fresh air.
The damp morning dew of grass freshly cut before dawn.
I’d love to feel the heated sunbeams hitting my skin, to get the golden tan I’ve always wanted.
Laughter, I’d give anything to be able to laugh, to have fun and interact with other people.
To taste all the flavours in my mouth, the exotic fruits and spicy flavours tingling on my tongue.
This is what I wish for. Some people say I shouldn’t get to experience these things but I believe I should.
I’m going to escape one day.
One day, I’ll be free.
The rhythm
Always aware, now or sleeping.
Staying in the back of your mind, like a thorn in your side,
As you lick your lips and hit the skin,
Tambourine vibrates, at fingertips,
Alive, tap your feet, slap your thigh,
Ground vibrating, immense,
Shockwaves coursing through your veins,
Excitement, joy, this one rhythm,
Then,
Silence.
Dancing in the garden
Jazz refrain
I’m sitting in a field with my friends
With apples falling from the sky.
I could dance to any kind of music.
Crashing waves, angry Vikings,
Nature’s boys biking, skipping,
Bright knobbly knees
Bright – knobbly – knees
The stars in the sky will make things better.
