Join us on Saturday 28th November, from 6-8:30pm at Newlyn School of Art for Artist Talks and the opportunity to meet this year's AGORA Mentees. Mentee artwork will be displayed informally in the school, accompanied by a donations bar.
Guest Speakers
We will host artist talks with Ed Burkes, Laura Porter and Elizabeth Loveday.
Ed Burkes is based in Penzance and has shown across the UK, Spain and Dubai. His breakthrough came from a 9 month residency in Derbyshire that culminated in solo exhibitions at Derby Museum and Art Gallery and the Mall Galleries, London. @edburkes
Elizabeth Loveday is an artist based in Penzance, whose practice spans textiles, painting and works on paper. She exhibits with galleries and creates work for curated exhibitions, collaborative projects, art fairs, museums and solo and group shows across the UK. @elizabeth.loveday.art
Laura Porter is based in London and this year alone has had solo shows at the MIRROR, Plymouth and Irving gallery, Oxford. She is just back form a residency and collaborative project in Indonesia. All whilst being the founding/managing director and curator of Studio KIND CIC, an artist-led space in Barnstaple, North Devon. @laurakporter @studio.kind
Our Guest Artists will be sharing inspirational experiences and insights from their practices which will prove useful for any emerging artist.
Our Mentee artists will display their artwork informally, including installation, painting, film and associated research materials. Join us in celebrating them as they embark on a year of Mentoring with sessions at well-known arts venues such as Phoenix, Brighton and Arnolfini, Bristol and concluding with a dynamic exhibition at Tremenheere Gallery and Sculpture Gardens, Penzance.
Why AGORA?
AGORA is a contemporary meeting ground for artists, inspired by its ancient namesake.
It is a gathering of ideas, experiences and insights to test our practices and forge new art models. Defining our place within today’s shifting art worlds by building an environment of trust, generosity and friendships.
Please arrive at 5.30pm for a 6pm start.
Donations towards our bursaries for low-income artists are welcome.
We kindly ask that you car-share or use public transport where possible.
Limited places available - book now.
Newlyn School of Art
The Old Board School
Chywoone Hill Newlyn
Penzance
Cornwall
TR18 5AW
