Screening Artists' Moving Image
Date: Thursday 22 October 2009
Time: 10.00am — 5.00pm (registration from 9.30am)
Venue: Whitechapel Gallery, 77-82 Whitechapel High Street, London E1 7QX
Do you want to add variety to your organisation's film programme but feel short on inspiration?
Have you thought about showing artists' film but aren't sure where to start?
Do you want practical advice on sourcing and screening this work?
Are you interested in finding out how to cultivate audience interest in artists' moving image?
The course is for programming, marketing and education staff of:
- Cinemas, film festivals and film societies who want to start or develop a programme of artists' film
- Cross arts venues and organisations who want to integrate their cinema and gallery more comprehensively
- Galleries and museums interested in forging links with cinemas
- Independent curators working with film and video.
The course offers an accessible and practical introduction to:
- A brief history of artists' moving image: exhibition and practice
- Curating: Key approaches and techniques for presenting work
- Audiences: Effective and creative approaches to audience development
- Marketing: Overcoming barriers to audience interest and creating successful promotional materials
- Case studies of successful projects
- Key organisations and potential partners
- Networking opportunities.
The course will be led by George Clark, curator, writer and artist, with guest speakers including Ian White, Adjunct Film Curator, Whitechapel Gallery.
The first eight people to register for the course will receive complimentary tickets for the Whitechapel's 7pm film screening on the evening of the course, courtesy of Whitechapel Gallery.
Booking your place:
This course is now over.
Travel and accommodation:
The nearest tube stations to Whitechapel Gallery are Aldgate East, Aldgate and Liverpool St - see Transport for London to plan your journey.
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Access:
There is ramp access to the Whitechapel Gallery, wheelchair access to galleries and a lift to all floors. There is an induction loop in the Study Studio. The gallery has accessible toilets. Please let us know any access requirements you have and if you have any other queries. We will endeavour to arrange additional access requirements (eg. BSL interpreters, large print materials...) if given at least four weeks' notice to make arrangements.
If you have any queries about the courses or wish to check whether they are suitable to your needs, email Tilly Walnes, Training and Development Manager, or call 020 7079 0477.
With thanks to Whitechapel Gallery
This course is funded by Arts Council England
