Christchurch Events
THURSDAY 25 AUGUST 2011
6.00 – 8.00pm
Artist talk: Darryn George
DL Lecture Theatre (access via D Block Quad), CPIT, Christchurch
SCAPE Artist Darryn George reflects on his experience working with a team to realise a large-scale installation artwork.
George’s artwork for SCAPE, The Lambs’ Book of Life (Folder Wall) was due to be installed in September on the Government Life Building in Cathedral Square. Nearly one year later George’s artwork has been realised in a different time, place and scale.
THURSDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 2011
6.00 – 8.00pm
Artist talk: Ash Keating
DL Lecture Theatre (access via D Block Quad), CPIT, Christchurch
Join SCAPE Artist Ash Keating for a discussion regarding the public response to his Gardensity project, focusing in particular on forms of participation via the interactive Gardensity project website www.gardensity.co.nz.
With support from CPIT.
FRIDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 2011
7.00 – 8.30pm
Open discussion: One Year on — Working as an Artist in Christchurch
Black Betty Cafe, 165 Madras St, Christchurch
Reflecting on the year that was and speculating about future directions.
Facilitated by Blair French and Stephen Cleland.
Refreshments provided, limited capacity, first in first served!
In partnership with The Physics Room.
SATURDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2011
11.00am – 12.30pm
Panel Discussion: The City as Memory
Chair: Priscilla Pitts (General Manager, Heritage Destinations, New Zealand Historic Places Trust Pouhere Taonga, Wellington).
Panellists: Anton Parsons (SCAPE Artist), Bruce Russell (Sound Artist, Christchurch), Jonathan Mane-Wheoki (Maori Art Historian and Cultural Historian, Auckland), Di Lucas (Landscape Architect, Christchurch) and William Fulton (Architect, Christchurch).
Panel to discuss the intersection of social history and architectural inheritance as a facilitator of the creation of place.
Given the recent events that have changed Christchurch significantly, what role does memory play in the revitalisation of urban space? Also, how do we view and utilise public art in this process?
In partnership with New Zealand Historic Places Trust Pouhere Taonga and in association with Christchurch Arts Festival —The Press Festival of Ideas.
SUNDAY 11 SEPTEMBER 2011
11.00am – 12.30pm
Panel Discussion: Imagined Futures
TelstraClear Club, Christchurch Events Village, North Hagley Park, Rolleston Ave, Christchurch
Chair: Lara Strongman (Art Historian and Curator, Christchurch).
Panellists: Ash Keating (SCAPE Artist, Melbourne), Bill McKay (Architectural Critic, Auckland), Hugh Nicholson (Urban Designer, Christchurch), Simon Sellars (Writer, Melbourne) and William Field (Landscape Architect and member of SCAPE Curatorial Group, Christchurch).
How do or should practices in contemporary art intersect with those of urban planning, design, architecture and environmental planning? Does art in public space have a role to play in challenging or rearticulating values associated with urban and architectural heritage? What is the role of designers, landscape architects, artists and architects in curating the city’s public space?
Admission $5, Bookings essential. Click here to book for this event on the Christchurch Arts Festival Website.
In association with Christchurch Arts Festival —The Press Festival of Ideas.
Rebuild a Recyclable City—Kids’ Workshops 2011
10.30- 12.00& 1.30- 3.00 Saturday 5 November
10.30- 12.00& 1.30- 3.00 Saturday 19 November
Creative Junk, 25 Disraeli St, Addington
Drawing inspiration from SCAPE Artist Joanna Langford’s The High Country, kids will have an opportunity to rebuild a favourite part of their city out of recyclable materials. We provide the materials, kids bring their imagination!
Price: $5
Bookings essential, limited to 12 per workshop. Suitable for 6–12 year olds.
Phone: CreativeJunk 03 379 4040
Email:Christine@creativejunk.org.nz