Upcoming Event: BlankWeekend, Manchester 12-14 November
Friday 12 November 2010 - Sunday 14 November 2010
Manchester
An ambitious showcase of more than fifty artists across fourteen venues, BlankWeekend is an explosion of art and creativity across the city of Manchester. As Blank Media Collective enters its fifth year of supporting the work of emerging artists from the UK and beyond, BlankWeekend champions these exciting individuals and events and introduces inspiring new projects and future greats. A celebration of all things Blank since 2006 and a toast to things to come!
Take an innovative urban art trail through the city, accessible 24 hours a day, experiencing work in prominent window displays. Engage with unexpected live performances in bustling undisclosed city centre locations. All this plus a literary night out, BlankSounds gig, photographic exhibition and artist-led workshop. This is truly the biggest project Blank Media Collective have yet undertaken.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY (Click for further info…)
BLANKMARKET OPEN ALL HOURS…
Friday 12 - Thursday 18 November | Manchester | Free
A one-of-a-kind Art trail for buyers and audiences alike. Explore Manchester day or night to see work by emerging artists displayed in windows around the city. For the first time BlankMarket online store physically showcases some its fantastic work. Each work is available for purchase from: www.blankmediacollective.org/blankmarket.
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BLANKPAGES PRESENTS…
Friday 12 November, 7:30pm | Kro Bar | £2
Music, poetry, improvisation, performance; blankpages Presents… is a different kind of literary night out. Expect live music from Old House Playground, on-the-spot poetry from Reverend Conor A’s Holy Church of the Improvised Word and an open floor poetic invitation. Get involved!
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ELEPHANT WORKSHOP…
Saturday 13 November, 1-4pm | MadLab | Free
Elephant Workshops leads an exciting workshop using different art forms to explore the senses. Including drawing music, creating sound art and creating collage from smells. Age range: 7-12 years. ..
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BLANKCANVAS…
Saturday 13 - Sunday 14 November | Manchester | Free
All around central Manchester, live artists and performers will be engaging the unwitting general public with their unexpected, incidental interventions. Watch out for the first female Pope, among many other challengers of traditional notions! Who will you encounter?
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BLANKSOUNDS…
Saturday 13 November, 7pm | Kings Arms | £4
A night of live instrumental music featuring five fantastic bands from Manchester and further afield. For a night of prog-infused post-rock mayhem, you know where to be…!
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AMBIENCE OF PLAY…
Wednesday 27 October - Saturday 18 December | greenroom | Free
From the award winning to the untrained, this exhibition pioneers the best creative talents from across the Pennines. Ambience of Play showcases three contemporary practitioners who are helping to keep the art scene in the North-West fresh and exciting.
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