EMBASSY Curatorial Exchange
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EMBASSY x Paper Mountain Curatorial Exchange is an open framework of exchange presented through a series of performative, curatorial and art-based workshops designed and delivered from Edinburgh, Scotland. This exchange will act as an open source for interpretations, discussion and collaboration on methods and ideas within contemporary art, public engagement and in artist run spaces.
Please note updated event dates and times.
Claim the High Ground: Performance Art Workshop
Feb 01 // 11am – 2pm
Facebook event
By Sinéad Hargan, Yasmin Mawer and Anya Wigdel-Bowcott
We’ve been thinking about process and how to show the process of working in the final work. We work a lot with intuition, how do you workshop that though? Intuition sounds like it could be an excuse for not having a clear plan.
In this workshop we intend to explore an intuition-led style of performance making. We will work with our bodies and the space around us as materials which will be our departure point to generate palpable imagery and physical interventions.
Introduction: Artist Run Initiatives
Feb 02 // 11am – 1pm
Facebook event
Paper Mountain has invited current EMBASSY director Rachael Simpson to introduce and share some experiences of artist-led activity in Scotland.
This presentation is part of the understandings and networks of how ARI’s work and aim to question and inspire a varied and sensitive approach to supporting artists and showing work.
Hope This Finds You Well Workshop
Feb 03 // 2 – 5pm
Facebook event
Led by Rachael Simpson, EMBASSY Gallery
The workshop has been designed and delivered initially by and for artists, educators, organisers who are currently working without pay within the Contemporary art scene in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Based around cultural capital and support mechanisms, the workshop will focus on the similarities, differences and complexities which face graduates and early career practitioners within Scotland and Australia today.
Everyone is welcome – we would particularly encourage participants who are open, questioning, and supportive of others. Participants must be keen to explore practical and inspiring ideas which contribute to the development and sustainability of projects, careers and communities.
EMBASSY x Paper Mountain Curatorial Exchange is an open framework of exchange presented through a series of performative, curatorial and art-based workshops designed and delivered from Edinburgh, Scotland. This exchange will act as an open source for interpretations, discussion and collaboration on methods and ideas within contemporary art, public engagement and in artist run spaces.
Please note updated event dates and times.
Claim the High Ground: Performance Art Workshop
Feb 01 // 11am – 2pm
Facebook event
By Sinéad Hargan, Yasmin Mawer and Anya Wigdel-Bowcott
We’ve been thinking about process and how to show the process of working in the final work. We work a lot with intuition, how do you workshop that though? Intuition sounds like it could be an excuse for not having a clear plan.
In this workshop we intend to explore an intuition-led style of performance making. We will work with our bodies and the space around us as materials which will be our departure point to generate palpable imagery and physical interventions.
Introduction: Artist Run Initiatives
Feb 02 // 11am – 1pm
Facebook event
Paper Mountain has invited current EMBASSY director Rachael Simpson to introduce and share some experiences of artist-led activity in Scotland.
This presentation is part of the understandings and networks of how ARI’s work and aim to question and inspire a varied and sensitive approach to supporting artists and showing work.
Hope This Finds You Well Workshop
Feb 03 // 2 – 5pm
Facebook event
Led by Rachael Simpson, EMBASSY Gallery
The workshop has been designed and delivered initially by and for artists, educators, organisers who are currently working without pay within the Contemporary art scene in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Based around cultural capital and support mechanisms, the workshop will focus on the similarities, differences and complexities which face graduates and early career practitioners within Scotland and Australia today.
Everyone is welcome – we would particularly encourage participants who are open, questioning, and supportive of others. Participants must be keen to explore practical and inspiring ideas which contribute to the development and sustainability of projects, careers and communities.