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Clancy Mason talks to Kerry Vasiliou, Education Officer at the Grundy Art Gallery, about the forthcoming contemporary art course. CM: Please tell us a little bit about Art Course? KV: This is a five week course for adults to learn more about contemporary art. It includes the chance to meet four practicing contemporary artists face to face and learn about their art, practice, career and exhibitions. It gives you the opportunity to ask questions about their work directly and find out how the 'art world' works. The course aims to demystify the language of contemporary art. We meet each Wednesday…

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mencap_photos/sets/72157631208564850/show/   Clancy Mason talks to Steve Davis from the Langdale Programme about Communication Through Art.   Who are you and what is your role at the Blackpool Centre for Independent Living? My name’s Steve Davis and I’m the Project Co-ordinator for art, craft, music and drama for the new Langdale Programme and I facilitate the Communication Through Art Workshops which are based at the Blackpool Centre for Independent Living (B.C.I.L.). Can you tell us a bit about what Communication Through Art is and who it is for? The Communication through Art Workshops provide the opportunity for Adults with a…

Grundy Art Gallery’s annual communities and schools exhibition has this year invited artist Kai-Oi Jay Yung to create Amongst Dark Trees, A Clearing. The show explores the idea of loss and hope with stories of an obsessive compulsive ex-hoarder and scientific treatments, meditation and the mystical chakra energy centres. This exhibition includes a series of videos, drawings, sound responsive light installations and hand-sewn crafted works created through Yung’s engagement with schools, communities and the wider public.     Workshop - Tues 5th March, 2-4pm Exploring the exhibition with the artist and making a motto in thread.  These are your life…

Catherine Sawyer, gallery officer at Grundy Art Gallery, talks about the contemporary jewellery items for sale: Clancy Mason: Can you tell us a little bit about your role at Grundy Art Gallery? Catherine Sawyer: I have worked at the gallery just over 17 years; it is a fascinating job with many facets which never stay the same, combining visitor service with more office-based activities.  The gallery is a wonderful environment to work in.  I meet many different people every day. Grundy has a very exciting programme of contemporary exhibitions on show throughout the year, giving the viewer the chance to see works by…