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 Exhibiting Video Conference: Friday 23, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 March 2012

The conference web link is http://www.westminster.ac.uk/research/a-z/cream/events/exhibiting-video-conference

Deadline 1st February 2012

Saturday 2^nd  – Sunday 17th October, The Nunnery

Curated by Tessa Garland and Cinzia Cremona, Visions in The Nunnery includes an annual international open call, an exhibition of selected works and a series of screening events and talks at The Nunnery gallery in London.This year will include the British premiere of Actor by Michael Mazière and recent work by Tanya Syed, Doug Burton, Elodie Pong, Rosie Pedlow and Joe King, Bridget Baker, Ra di Martino, Keren Cytter and many others.

Opening event:                         Friday 1^st October 6-9.30pm

Special events:

Critical Forum: Moving Mountains – do moving image practices change the world?
                                                      Sunday 3^rd October 2-4pm

Late night opening:                    Thursday 7^th October 7-9pm

(as part of the First Thursdays scheme)

Film screening:                            Saturday 9^th October 2-5pm

Curated by Louisa Fairclough including work by Tacita Dean, Susan Collins and Jayne Parker.

Live Performance Event             Saturday 16^th October 6.30-10.30pm

with special guests Franko B and Richard Layzell.

 VISIONS IN THE NUNNERY 2009

openvisions.org

thenunnery
Bow Arts Lane
181-183 Bow Road,
London, E3 2SJ

Private View: Friday 22-5-09 6pm - 9pm
Exhibition Open: Sat 23rd - Sun 24th & Sat 30th - Sun 31st May 12 noon – 6.00pm
Critical Forum: Sun 24th 3pm - 5.30pm.

Visions in the Nunnery has become an event not to be missed in the moving image calendar. It focuses on recent work produced by global, established and emerging artists. It is the most relevant snapshot and showcase for new ideas and emerging artists, today.
The event features a variety of conceptual approaches and aesthetic choices, which highlight an exciting art form thriving with enthusiasm and challenges.

Event curators Cinzia Cremona and Tessa Garland said that submissions to this year’s Visions have been of the very highest quality, we have had the opportunity to select from over 1000 entries received from 37 countries around the world. Our final selection features 54 artists from 12 countries, including South Korea and India.

Visions Special Curated Events:  The Body and the Beholder Each year, a unique collaboration with an invited profiled curator complements the international open submission. This year’s exciting programme of work is selected by curator Myriam Blundell, including the UK première of EXerciceS EXerciceS EXerciceS by Isabelle Arnoux, as well as recent works by Michael Nyman and Karen Knorr.

Visions Critical Forum 2009: Collecting Moving Images: 

Sunday 24-05-09   3pm - 5.30pm.

The Critical Forum is a pivotal event within Visions in the Nunnery. Its aims are to explore the practices that shape the production, exhibition, and distribution of the moving image as well as establishing connections between practitioners, their audiences and collectors.                      

This year the Critical Forum will focus on the collection and circulation of the moving image. Topics of discussion will include cultural and economic concerns; the dynamics of private collections, educational archives and changing technologies. The speakers will share their personal experiences and expertise in the field, and activate an open discussion with artists and viewers.

The Forum will be chaired by Cinzia Cremona with invited speakers: Myriam Blundell, Michael Maziere and Neil Cummings.

Open call for moving image artists

We are now accepting applications from moving image artists to apply to our international open submission event. This year promises to be a larger and more exciting event than ever before.
Visions in the Nunnery is an annual event that showcases some of the most exciting British and International artists who are pushing the elements of film, video and moving image practice. It is also an opportunity for artists and audiences to engage with contemporary moving image work both visually and through critical debate at our forums and talks.

Deadline for application 27th March

To apply please visit:
www.openvisions.org

Event runs from: May 22nd – May 31st 2009

The Nunnery Gallery
Bow Arts Trust
183 Bow Road
London
E3 2SJ