Firstsite s The Great Big Art Exhibition invites the UK public to get creative
Running until the end of April, the UK is encouraged to draw, sculpt and paint to themes set fortnightly by artists such as Antony Gormley, Anish Kapoor, Jeremy Deller, David Shrigley and Ai Weiwei.
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With more time on our hands now is a perfect time to get creative, something that The Great Big Art Exhibition – launched on 28 January – aims to inspire. People across the UK are invited to take part in a collaborative exhibition that sees the nation encouraged to draw, sculpt, paint and build their own piece of art and to stick up on their window, or any part of their house for that matter. Running until April 2021, a selection of renowned artists are set to choose a different theme each fortnight. First, it’s Antony Gormley who’s opened the show with a theme of animals. Sonia Boyce is following with a theme of portraits, while other artists include Etel Adnan and Simone Fattal, Anish Kapoor,
Dippy s visit to Rochdale shortlisted for Hearts for the Arts Award 2021 Date published: 15 January 2021
Dippy in Number One Riverside
Dippy the Dinosaur’s visit to Rochdale has been shortlisted for a Hearts for the Arts Award for Best Arts Project.
The Natural History Museum s iconic Diplodocus cast visited Rochdale as part of his UK-wide tour in 2020, accompanied by local exhibitions and activities created in collaboration with Link4Life Cultural Trust.
Furthermore, Councillor Janet Emsley has been nominated for ‘Best Arts Champion – Councillor’ for her consistent and energetic support of the arts in Rochdale.
The shortlist has been announced for the National Campaign for the Arts (NCA) Hearts For The Arts Awards 2021, which celebrate the unsung heroes of Local Authorities, championing the arts against all odds.
Pandemonium, a multi-cultural, multi-genre event, is being presented by Govan orchestra, the Glasgow Barons. “We must access the power of music to heal and unite communities broken by the pandemic, such as Govan,” said artistic director Paul MacAlindin. “We need to rebuild but also to reflect and properly mourn our considerable losses. “As Glasgow Life artist-in-residence for Govan, we are working hard to help people find the words and tunes to recover. Pandemonium looks the pandemic straight in the eye by supporting those hardest hit: asylum seekers, refugees, Govan’s local people, and venues, young composers, freelance performers, and their support industries.”