Brighton

thanks to everyone who survived the weather and made the most of everything to hand.

edges of public interventions in places occupied by public

temporary fleeting
public private

experiential

play being

historic noticing
a dipper, an actress and a soldier

by the end of the day one group had set up a blog of their activities and had already created a series of work http://youhavewonapieceofart.blogspot.com/

There are some superb images - we are still absorbing - will be posting some soon.... now
preparing for Bracknell.

what is art in the public realm ?

In the run up to the Brighton event tomorrow, how do we define ourselves as public artists in the public realm?

documentor

We are delighted to let you know that Margherita Gramegna will be documenting all the events.
She is an artist-filmmaker based in Rochester. Her ongoing project Artists Don't Bite combines filmmaking with public art.

www.margheritagramegna.co.uk

milton keynes event

We were planning an event in Milton Keynes = as only a few artists applied there we decided to cancel the event. There was excellent support from Artworks MK and most artists who were going to join us MK are now going to Brighton or Bracknell.

starting points

The discussion is beginning already. Bring some of your questions to the events or add them here first.

Where is the public art?
Who is the main audience for your work?
Why do you choose to make work in public places?

How long does public art last?

What is temporary?
What is permanent?

Do you initiate work?
What haunts you that you haven't bought to reality yet?

Application Deadline extended

If you have not applied to come along to one of the 4 figure ground events, it's not too late. The deadline for applications has been extended to 1st October 2009. (see application details below)
The events are open to artists working in the public realm from the UK and elsewhere, this can include practice such as public art, sculpture, installation, performance, screenings, actions and interventions. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions:
figuregroundprojects@googlemail.com

opportunity to produce documentation

Opportunity to produce documentation of FIgure Ground Events this Autumn is open to artists/filmmakers/photographers/sound artists.

We are offering a fee of £200 per event including all materials/equipment costs and travel.

Applications can be for one or more of the events. All documentation must be completed by 13th Dec 2009. We ask that any proposed documentation compliments rather than disrupts the events.
Brighton: Saturday 24th October
Bracknell: Thursday 29th October
MK:Friday 6th November
Chatham: Friday 13th November

How to apply: please email figuregroundprojects@googlemail.com or down load an application form and further information.
Deadline: Friday 18th September.