An artist led project to bridge the gap between the educational and professional setting for emerging artists and arts professionals. Residency: 15 July - 25 August
Exhibition Preview: 28 August
Exhibition: 29 August - 7 September
This summer, beginning on July 15th, the new collective will be hosting a residency programme at Philadelphia Street, Cabot Circus. Artists in residence will develop th
eir practice over a 6 week tenure, before exhibiting their work in a final 2 week exhibition. Throughout the residency, the new collective and artists in residence will host talks, workshops and open studio days - all free to the public. Final exhibition of the artists work:
Private View: Wednesday 28th August 6-9pm
Exhibition: Thursday 29th August - Saturday 7th September. We very much hope you will be able to join us then! For all up to date information please visit our website @ www.thenewcollective.org.uk. Or to see the artists progress during their time in residence, visit our blog documented by Morgane Bigault and Aiste Stancikaite @ thenewcollectiveblog.tumblr.com. For all the latest pictures, posts, tweets and general info direct from the studio, like and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. the new collective's first project began as a series of talks: Artists/makers/performers/arts professionals from different stages, presenting, sharing and discussing their experiences of professional practice openly, including all the ups and downs! Frankly Emerging was the first step towards a series of Artist Resource Events. Organised by: Beckie Upton, Rose Mazillius & Saz Kew. With help from: Morgane Bigault, Aiste Stancikaite, Laurie Atkins, Aaron Geis & Alex Moate. Artist Call Out - NO LONGER ACCEPTING PROPOSALS
the new collective invites proposals from newly emerging artists in the Bristol or surrounding areas to apply for an 8 week residency and exhibition opportunity. Selected artists will work on their proposed project for this duration and showcase their artworks in a final group exhibition. We encourage applications from artists working in contemporary and experimental mediums, parallel to the collective’s own pioneering ethos. This may include installation and interactive pieces, textual, video and audio art, photography, textile, sculpture and beyond: all mediums are welcome. Artists’ work will identify with the theme of discovery, perhaps address scientific or self-discovery, constructing representations of adventure and travel, or investigating the possibilities and limitations of materials and space. However artists seek to express the theme of discovery, the focus remains on their own discoveries and developments as artists and on the artistic process itself. Throughout this experience artists are free to test new ideas and develop an independent enquiry within their own practice. We are looking for individuals with ambition and a desire to progress their artistic practice. The residency and exhibition will take place at Philadelphia Street, a gallery uniquely situated amongst the developing and vibrant environment of Cabot Circus. the new collective will support selected artists by:
• Offering the chance for artists to manage their own studio space and work independently of an educational setting
• Encouraging artists to forge professional relationships amongst themselves and integrate within the thriving arts scene in Bristol
• Creating a community that encourages communication, collaboration and experimentation in a shared studio environment
• Providing a platform for newly emerging artists to showcase their work within the public realm
• Assisting artists in hosting workshops, open studio days and giving talks
• Engaging with the public and promoting the activity of our artists
• By providing some artist materials
