The Print Market Workshop was founded 10 years ago by Pete Williams and artist / curator working at Chapter Arts Centre in Cardiff. The Print Market Workshop is a fine art printing facility, gallery and host to workshops all rolled into one.
After ten years this is hardly a new project but it is a successful place to gain help, inspiration and maybe even an audience. If you’re starting out in the arts field in South Wales it’d be a good idea to check this place out.
For more information take a look at The Print Market Workshop at : http://www.printmarketworkshop.co.uk/
Though not strictly an artistic project a single act of philantrophy has yielded something very interesting. The act itself is something that should perhaps happen more often.
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Its time to introduce Swansea… I’d best stop there before offending anyone.
Pretty Shitty City is a blog / collaboration project based around the promotion of the Alternative Design and Music Culture of Swansea. It aims to network with local artists to regardless of media to encourage collaboration and support.
If you read Shared Creation you will know that I think these are pretty great aims. I’ve been taking a look at Pretty Shitty City and found out about an Internet TV project, Welsh bands in a Channel 4 podcast, video activism, cool videos on You Tube, an art exhibition,a sustainable living project, the Welsh Digital Media Consortia and coverage of (BOO….HISS) DRM.
Thats a great lineup I think the idea of this kind of coverage whilst focusing firmly on a city, and (because it is Swansea) a pretty active city works wonders. In addition there is compact but good what’s on guide.
Ok so I’m gushing a little (happens when I get to cover something I like), but it’s a really good project and close to my heart (artistic collaboration again). I’d say - take look , go on pop over - there’s plenty of good things happening the in Pretty Shitty City.
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In much of Wales and England today is a snow day. We have a rare covering of snow. A great deal of the country is grinding to an absolute halt. Everything is frosted in deep crunchy whiteness. For the artist, photographer and film maker it is a rare chance to get some great Winter shots. So if you are at home, unable to get work or school and getting all cosy with a cup of chocolate think about the opportunities all around you. Make use of the snow. It is a creative opportunity.
- If you draw – sketch!
- If you photograph – got get some pictures!
- If you make film – get some stock footage!
- If you write – get waxing lyrical!
If the snow has given you some time – make the best use of it you can.- in this country you never know when a chance for real winter scenes will come along so don’t waster a good one.
I also urge you when taking up this challenge to exercise caution. Do not put yourself or anyone else in any kind of danger.
