Ikon Gallery, 1 Oozells Square, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HS 0121 248 0708 / www.ikon-gallery.org Open Tuesday-Sunday, 11am-5pm / free entry Events Diary May – July 2015 All events take place at Ikon Gallery unless otherwise stated Exhibition Opening Wednesday 13 May, 6–8pm – FREE Join Ikon to celebrate the opening of the new Pavel Büchler exhibition – (Honest) Work. Pay bar. We also launch Black Country Voyages 2015 with lead artist Jacques Nimki. Talks and Tours Spotlight Tours Every Friday, 1pm and Sunday, 3pm – FREE Join a member of Ikon’s staff team for a 15 minute spotlight tour looking at a key work in the exhibition. No need to book, meet in Ikon foyer. Artists’ Talk Outrider: Lines and Intersections Friday 22 May, 6.30–8pm – FREE Artists Ron Haseldon, Dr Cath Keay and Dr Sally Payen discuss their participation in Outrider, a series of artists’ commissions exploring the Alfred Watkins collection of photographs and books about beekeeping held by Hereford Library. Initiated by Salt Road, a not-for-profit artist led organisation based in the West Midlands, Outrider tours to Winterbourne House and Gardens, Birmingham (25 March – 6 May) and Haden Hill House Museum, Sandwell (7 May – 31 August). Places are free but should be booked. Please visit www.ikon-gallery.org to book online or call Ikon on 0121 248 0708. www.saltroad.org.uk Seen/Unseen Tours Thursday 28 May, 1pm – FREE Thursday 25 June, 1pm – FREE Jacques Nimki leads a 15 minute introductory tour of his Seen/Unseen installation throughout Ikon Gallery. No need to book, meet in Ikon foyer. Artist’s Talk – Pavel Büchler Wednesday 24 June, 6.30-8pm – FREE Join artist Pavel Büchler as he discusses his life and work, including the inspiration behind his current Ikon exhibition. This event commences with a consideration of Büchler’s work by Silvia Ziranek, (SZ ON) PB, BRIEFLY, FOR PB. Places are free but should be booked. Visit www.ikon-gallery.org to book online or call Ikon on 0121 248 0708. Audio Described Introductory Tour Sunday 12 July, 1–2pm – FREE Join us for an informal audio described introduction to Ikon’s current exhibition by Pavel Büchler with a focus on two key works. Suitable for blind and partially sighted visitors and their friends and family. Places are free but should be booked. Please visit www.ikon-gallery.org to book online or call Ikon on 0121 248 0708. Afternoon Tea and BSL Tour Sunday 12 July, 2.30–4.30pm – £4 per person An informal exhibition tour, followed by tea and cake courtesy of ChangeKitchen. The tour includes British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation. Suitable for Deaf visitors and their friends and family and a fitted induction loop is available. Booking essential, visit www.ikon-gallery.org to book online or call Ikon Shop on 0121 248 0711. www.changekitchen.co.uk Workshops and Courses Understanding Art: Art and Language £20 for all four sessions; £16 concessions: students, unwaged, 60+ A four-part course exploring varied ways language, text and literature are used to inspire and create art. Starting at The Barber Institute of Fine Arts, we look at the collection through a literary lens before encountering the Epstein archive and work made by Bob and Roberta Smith at The New Art Gallery Walsall. Pop Art and work by artists involved in the BLK Art Group during the 1980s are the topics at Wolverhampton Art Gallery and finally, at Ikon, we examine the work of Czech artist Pavel Büchler involving quotations from Kafka, Beckett and Wittgenstein. Booking essential. Visit www.ikon-gallery.org to book online or call Ikon Shop on 0121 248 0711. Thursday 4 June, 2–3pm The Barber Institute of Fine Arts Thursday 11 June, 2–3pm The New Art Gallery Walsall Thursday 18 June, 2–3pm Wolverhampton Art Gallery Thursday 25 June, 2–3pm Ikon Gallery Letterpress Masterclass Saturday 20 June, 11am–4pm – £45 per person £35 concessions: students, unwaged, 60+ An opportunity to learn letterpress printing techniques at Winterbourne House with expert tuition. Starting at Ikon this one day intensive course relates to the work of Pavel Büchler and is suitable for adults, students and teachers of art. All materials are provided. Places are limited, booking essential. Visit www.ikon-gallery.org to book online or call Ikon Shop on 0121 248 0711. www.winterbourne.org.uk Saturday Studio Saturday 27 June, 2–4.30pm £6 per person* Join us for our new regular practical session devised especially for adults. Explore creative approaches to making art in response to Ikon’s current exhibition by Pavel Büchler. An informal opportunity for those wanting to develop a portfolio or take part in a fun afternoon of making. Places are limited and booking is essential. Visit www.ikongallery.org to book online or call Ikon Shop on 0121 248 0711. *Cost includes refreshments and materials. Art Bus Art Bus Thursday 14 May, 5–9pm – FREE As part of Museums at Night 2015, Art Bus is bigger than ever. Seven Birmingham art galleries – Ikon, The Barber Institute of Fine Arts, RBSA Gallery, mac Birmingham, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Eastside Projects and The Parkside Gallery, Birmingham City University – all stay open late with free gallery tours and refreshments. Visit www.ikon-gallery.org for an Art Bus timetable. Literature Book Club Ikon’s Book Club explores The Castle by Franz Kafka in the light of Pavel Büchler’s exhibition. Each session takes place in the gallery and is led by an expert guest. The Castle is available at a special price from Ikon Shop. Places are limited and booking is essential. Visit www.ikon-gallery.org to book online or call Ikon Shop on 0121 248 0711. Tuesday 9 June, 6.30–8pm – £4 per person Led by William J Dodd, Emeritus Professor of Modern German Studies, University of Birmingham. Tuesday 7 July, 6.30–8pm – £4 per person Led by Jamie Sutcliffe, artist, writer and publisher, and focuses on the ‘artist’s book’ as a medium, drawing widely upon examples of 20th century art and experimental literature. Schools Events 4MAT Network Meeting for Midlands Art Teachers Thursday 21 May, 5–7pm – FREE 4MAT is the regional teachers’ network that meets regularly, providing opportunities to share advice, expertise and experience whilst making new connections with colleagues from across the region. Places are free but should be booked. Visit www.ikon-gallery.org to book online or call Ikon on 0121 248 0708. Family Events Creative Workshops Activities aimed at specific age groups Parent and toddler mornings Tuesday 19 May, 10–11am Friday 19 June, 10–11am* Tuesday 7 July, 10–11am £4 per child, payable in advance This gallery-based session is for parents with toddlers aged 0–3 years. Places are limited, please visit www.ikon-gallery.org to book online or call Ikon Shop on 0121 248 0711. *Part of Children’s Art Week 2015. Half Term Family Workshops Thursday 28 May, 10.30am–12pm (3–5yrs) Friday 29 May, 10.30am–12pm (3–5yrs) Friday 29 May, 2-4pm (6yrs+, younger siblings welcome) £4 per child, payable in advance Join Ikon during the school holidays for fun creative workshops exploring words and objects. Places are limited, please visit www.ikon-gallery.org to book online or call Ikon Shop on 0121 248 0711. Free drop-in activities For all ages. No need to book, stay for as long as you like Family Saturdays Saturday 6 June, 1–4pm – FREE In response to the Pavel Büchler exhibition Saturday 4 July, 1–4pm – FREE In response to Seen/Unseen Open to all ages (adults very welcome), these afternoons of creative activities engage, challenge and delight. Explore the current exhibitions and make original artwork. Events for Young People Ikon Youth Programme (IYP) is a group of young people, aged 16–21 years old, who share an interest in visual art. Meeting regularly at Ikon, participants are encouraged to devise creative projects, establish links with other youth groups and share their opinions about a range of topics. www.ikon-gallery.org/iyp Open Social Friday 26 June, 6.30–9pm – FREE A chance for young people to visit the exhibitions and enjoy workshops and discussions produced in collaboration with digital artists from Salt Road. Booking is essential, please email Claire Bird at [email protected] or call Ikon on 0121 248 0708. Black Country Voyages Black Country Voyages (2014–2017) is an art programme taking place on board a canal boat, generously lent by Sandwell Council. For 2015, Jacques Nimki is the lead artist for Black Country Voyages, transforming the boat into The Black Apotheca – a floating laboratory of herbal concoctions derived from local plants, fermenting slowly over time, housed in glass, reflecting light and colour. It showcases drawings, recipes and objects, all relating to the business of apothecaries, plus a collection of lozenges, cordials, country wines, sorbets and teas available for consumption at selected events. During the summer Nimki and the Ikon Youth Programme host workshops along the canal network for visitors to interact with Black Country Voyages – for more information please visit www.blackcountryvoyages.org or call Ikon on 0121 248 0708. Black Country Voyages is organised in partnership with the Canal & River Trust. Facebook: blackcountryvoyages Twitter: @bcvoyages #blackcountryvoyages If you are interested in joining the Ikon Youth Programme please contact Claire Bird by email [email protected] or call Ikon on 0121 248 0708 Associated events Birmingham Canal Navigations Society Summer Boat Gathering Saturday 16 May, 12–4pm – FREE Titford Pump House, Engine Street, off Tat Bank Road, Oldbury B69 4NL The annual BCNS rally takes place at the historic Titford Pump House with stalls, refreshments and boat trips. Take part in creative activities and celebrate the launch of Jacques Nimki as lead artist for Black Country Voyages 2015. No need to book, just drop in. International Festival of Glass Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 May 10am–5pm – FREE Red House Glass Cone, High Street, Stourbridge DY8 4AZ Black Country Voyages joins the International Glass Festival, with Jacques Nimki and members of the IYP leading practical workshops. These sessions are suitable for ages 6 and over. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Places are free but booking is essential. For more information please contact Julie Edmonds on 01384 815571 or The Red House Glass Cone on 01384 811280. Longwood Boat Club Canal Festival Saturday 13 June, 11am–5pm – FREE Rushall Top Lock, Aldridge Road, Walsall WS4 2JS Visit Black Country Voyages at the Longwood Boat Club for stalls, refreshments and entertainment. Brownhills Community Festival Sunday 28 June, 10am–4pm – FREE Canalside, Silver Street, Brownhills WS8 6DZ Join Black Country Voyages at the Brownhills Canal Festival and enjoy music, crafts and stalls. Kings Norton Junction Festival Friday 10 and Saturday 11 July, 10am–4pm – FREE Kings Norton playing fields and village green, Pershore Road South, Kings Norton B30 3EJ Black Country Voyages tours to Birmingham for a one-off event in Kings Norton with boat rides, local walks, food and refreshments. Organised by the Worcester–Birmingham & Droitwich Canals Society. Note to Editors: 1. Ikon is an internationally acclaimed contemporary art venue situated in central Birmingham. Established in 1964 by a group of artists, Ikon is an educational charity and works to encourage public engagement with contemporary art through exhibiting new work in a context of debate and participation. The gallery programme features artists from around the world and a variety of media is represented, including sound, film, mixed media, photography, painting, sculpture and installation. Ikon’s off-site programme develops dynamic relationships between art, artists and audiences outside the gallery. Projects vary enormously in scale, duration and location, challenging expectations of where art can be seen and by whom. Education is at the heart of Ikon’s activities, stimulating public interest in and understanding of contemporary visual art. Through a variety of talks, tours, workshops and seminars, Ikon’s Learning Team aims to build dynamic relationships with audiences, enabling visitors to engage with, discuss and reflect on contemporary art. 2. Ikon is open Tuesday – Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays, 11am - 5pm. Admission is free. 3. For the latest news and events follow @ikongallery on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. 4. Ikon Gallery is supported using public funding from Arts Council England and Birmingham City Council. 5. For more information and high-res images and to request an interview with the artist please contact Rebecca Small or Emily Luxford at Ikon on 0121 248 0708 or email [email protected] or [email protected] Ikon Gallery, 1 Oozells Square, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HS 0121 248 0708 / www.ikon-gallery.org Open Tuesday-Sunday, 11am-5pm / free entry Ikon Gallery Limited trading as Ikon. Registered charity no. 528892
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