Visual Arts & Exhibitions Archives - Page 69 of 69

06 Aug

Blackpool is bursting with creativity

Louise Ashcroft2 CommentsVisual Arts & Exhibitions

Louise Ashcroft introduces Blackpool's newest pop-up art gallery - artBURST! As the buzz about the Blackpool art scene is increasing, it would appear that more local artists are working in collaboration to share their art with each other and the residents of Blackpool. artBURST is the latest in one of these ventures. It has been created by local artist, Laura Brennan. She had found it difficult to source local venues to showcase her work and had also met with other artists who have had similar problems. Therefore, Laura decided to create a pop-up style exhibition herself and artBURST was born.…

03 Aug

Interview: Robin Ross

Robin Ross2 CommentsMusic & Gigs, Visual Arts & Exhibitions

Joy Parkinson chats to Robin Ross about pirate radio, The Old Rock Factory and Sand, Sea & Spray. As a student journalist there's nothing more nerve wracking than having to interview someone who has worked in the field. With every question, former radio presenter Robin Ross knew what was coming next. "You need to vary your questions, you need to avoid them from becoming predictable" he says. "Oh and nod instead of saying yes, it makes editing audio a whole lot easier." Moving on I try and guide my questions away from the foreseeable ones that he is evidently expecting…

01 Aug

Interview: Olivia Rose Hulme

Blackpool Social Club0 CommentsVisual Arts & Exhibitions

Joy Parkinson chats to Olivia Rose Hulme, a 20 year old art student from Blackpool, about her course, the things that inspire her and what she hopes to achieve in the future. Joy: When did you start getting into art? Olivia: 'I'm not really sure. I guess it was at Blackpool Sixth Form during my A Levels but I really started to enjoy myself when I started my foundation course at Blackpool and the Fylde College. The environment was very creative and inspiring.' Joy: Did you have a favourite piece of work from your time at Blackpool and the Fylde College? Olivia: 'I…

31 Jul

Under The Town Festival returns this weekend

Clancy1 CommentMusic & Gigs, Visual Arts & Exhibitions

Clancy Mason chats to Under The Town Festival organisers Kirsty Mah and Alice Croft about this weekend's event. The Under The Town festival is organised for young people by young people completing their Arts Award with Blackpool Arts Service. One of the festival organisers, Kirsty Mah and festival mentor, Alice Croft give us their take on this year's Under The Town Festival to be held at Grundy Art Galley on Saturday 4 August, 3pm-10pm. Tickets are £3 and available from the Grundy Art Gallery before and on the day, but numbers are limited. When I popped by for a chat,…