Artists' Moving Image
In September 2004, the ICO appointed an artists' moving image development officer to promote artists' work in the moving image through independent cinemas in the UK. The post was funded by Arts Council England.
The current artists' moving image programmes the ICO are touring are:
ICO Essentials: The Secret Masterpieces of Cinema
Touring artists' projects initiated by the ICO have included:
Chain and the short films of Jem Cohen
The ICO was recently awarded an additional grant for two years from ACE for the development of a national strategy for the exhibition of artists' moving image work.
Training
We are currently developing a series of bespoke courses in artists' moving image programming and audience development.
An intensive one day course aimed at a range of cinemas and mixed art venues, will be delivered in each of the English regions. The courses will focus on key issues relevant to each region which could include a range of topics from: a short history and contemporary overview of artist's film and video; accessing work; rights clearance; good curatorial practice; working with artists; developing new audiences; funding opportunities; and diversity issues.
This initiative is funded by the Arts Council.
"Thank you very much for this day, which proved extremely useful, insightful and well organised." Northern Film and Media course participant 2006
If you are interested in attending these courses or developing a programme of artists' work at your venue, please contact:
George Clark
george@independentcinemaoffice.org.uk
020 7636 7120
