WAKEFIELD ARTWALK

26th MAY, 5-9pm

Westgate Studios: ‘Amalgamate’

A collaborative sonic arts exhibition which sees the BTEC Higher

National Diploma in Music Performance students team up with
Westgate Studios to create sonic compositions inspired by the work of
the resident artists

26th May 2010 – 2nd June 201








The Art House: Marion Michell – ‘Between a whisper and a hiss -
Hairy things and steps and stitches’

An intimate body of work consisting of a series of discrete but

connected hand made objects exploring the notion of embodiment. A
powerful exhibition. There will be an Artist Talk at 7pm. The exhibition
runs until 21st July.









Westgate Chapel: 'HYMNAL', an exhibition curated by artist Jan
Millington

This exhibition brings together 8 artists to show their work under the
eaves of the Unitarian Chapel in Wakefield. For 1 evening only, on
Wednesday 26th May 2010, as part of Wakefield Artwalk, we will gather
together, to praise and celebrate. Westgate Chapel has been a leading
part in the social, educational and political history of Wakefield, since its
opening in 1752.

This exhibition puts the Chapel at the heart of the cultural regeneration
of Wakefield, situated as it is, between the Arthouse, and Beam Gallery.

 



Diva – Bring and Buy sale

Dig out that picture frame or canvas that was never the right size, set of
brushes you only used once,tubes of acrylic paint that you keep coming
across rolling around in the drawer, books that you now know off by
heart, and you may find something you would like to swap it for! There
will also be a selection of fabrics (some designer!) and art materials at
bargain prices. Bring along anything or a photograph if the item is large
or too valuable and throughout the evening and next morning we will try
and find you someone willing to swap with you.

Photo 26th May Artwalk 5-9pm and 27th May 10-2pm



Image
by
Marissa
Wakefield



Deli Central: Art of Food

A special menu is on offer with an assortment of heart-warming dishes.

There will be cheeses, wines and other delicious nibbles for you to
sample.









The Hepworth

There will be a talk with Gordon Watson, Project Director, at 6pm and
8pm.

A short film about Barbara Hepworth will also be shown.






Photo
by
Mark
Hemingway




Wakefield Cathedral: Madeleine Wuidart – ‘Expressions of
Gratitude’



The gift of a broken wrist at the beginning of the year offered potential
challenges and transformation for an artist. This exhibition celebrates
elements that have contributed to the healing process.

The exhibition space in the Cathedral will be lit by candlelight for the
Opening Evening on the Artwalk, to echo the candlelight by which the
images were created. The watercolours have been painted using plant-
based pigments, the wet-on-wet technique allowing a distinctive
softness and subtlety in the work.


‘Wesak
Full
Moon’
by
Madeleine

Wuidart





Wakefield Museum

For this month’s Art Walk, Wakefield Museum will be hosting a special
evening of film. One to One productions will be screening various films
from their timeline project. This project has uncovered films made by
local Wakefield residents, most of which were on cine film, and has
converted them for everyone to view and enjoy. Pop in and catch a
glimpse or grab some popcorn and make yourself comfortable! There
will be screenings throughout the evening. The permanent exhibitions
will also be open.







The Coach House – ‘Two Routes, One Destination’

Students on the Wakefield College HND and Foundation Degree in

Photography present their end of year show.







Interval Café

Friends of CHaT (Clarence, Holmefield and Thornes) Parks will be

exhibiting the work of winners of their recent photographic competitions.
The images all depict scenes in Clarence, Holmefield and Thornes
Parks. The Friends Group has been formed to preserve the heritage
of the parks and to make positive plans for their future.

This exhibition runs for one month from 26 May 2010 to 25 June 2010.



Bevelo

Bevelo presents a selection of images by a local photographer.





Beam Gallery: ‘Emerging Architecture - AR Awards 2009’

This exhibition showcases the designs of actual built or manufactured

work by young designers. It is a taste of what the future may hold in
architectural and product design. ‘Emerging Architecture’ runs until 28th
May. Alongside this is a free Cybercity Drop –in-Session from 5-9pm
which will give people the chance to imaginatively explore what a future
Wakefield might be like. Your input will help inspire an architectural
model, which DLA Architecture will be creating as the centerpiece of
Wakefield’s contribution to an international exhibition to be held in
Germany at the end of this year





Art of Oak

A large number of local artists are showcasing a wide variety of

work, ranging from watercolours to mixed media to acrylics.





Harry’s Bar: ‘Life on Marsh’ by Andy Holyer

Artplace at Harry's Bar present 'Life on Marsh',an exhibition of paintings

by Andy Holyer, one time resident of Wakefield, now living in his
birthplace in Romney Marsh. Andy's work is highly coloured and
textured, featuring the people and landscape of his surroundings.

This show combines paintings from his time in Wakefield and his more
recent work, which includes a book about life in the 'Fifth Quarter' of
England. So at last, we can see what he's been up to under the broad
skies of the marshes!





Trad Music: Acoustic Guitar Demonstration



Trad Music will be hosting an acoustic guitar demonstration.





Empty Shop Front Exhibitions

Westgate Studios in association with East Street Arts presents: Empty

Shop Fronts.

- 98 Kirkgate – Julie Clarke exhibits ‘Thousand Cranes’

- 88 Kirkgate – Alice Bradshaw exhibits ‘Blown Light Bulbs’ with the
PEEP Gallery
-102/104 Kirkgate – Richard Sweeney and Andy Singleton show paper
sculptures and a large scale mural.

Much of this work has been specially developed in response to the


 space.