Art Sheffield 2016 has joined forces with Fine Art: Sheffield Hallam University to present four free artists’ lectures as part of Transmission.
This year’s lectures have a focus on the places of art – where it is and can be produced, found and seen.
The lectures are all free and open to the public.
Venue: Sheffield Hallam University, Pennine Lecture Theatre, Howard Building, City Campus, Sheffield, S1 1WB. (see a map of the walking route between Site Gallery and the Pennine Lecture Theatre)
Date/time: Tuesdays from 4:30 – 6.00pm. Followed by drinks at Site Gallery, 6.00 – 7.00pm.
1 March
Hannah Sawtell
Hosted by Laura Sillars
8 March
Laura Sillars (Artistic Director, Site Gallery)
Sara Cluggish (Curator, Site Gallery)
Charlotte Morgan (Creative Director, Bloc Projects)
Hosted by Sharon Kivland
15 March
Steven Claydon
Hosted by Ernest Edmonds
12 April
Martin Clarke, (Artistic Director, Art Sheffield 2016)
Hosted by 2015/16 Arts Ambassadors
A detailed programme of the full Spring Transmission series can be downloaded here.
Art Sheffield 2016 takes place in venues and locations across the city, including some of Sheffield’s most iconic buildings and sites of historic and cultural significance.
The festival brings together an ambitious programme, including exhibitions, events, talks and performances, showcasing works and major new commissions by both prominent and emerging British and international artists.
These talks are a great way to find out more about the forthcoming festival from participating artists and consortium members.