Programmes
- Bucks New University
- Canterbury Christ Church University
- Oxford Brookes University
- Royal Holloway University of London
- Southampton Solent University
- University Of West London
- University of Brighton
- University of Sussex
- University for the Creative Arts
- University of Kent
- University of Portsmouth
- University of Southampton
- University of Winchester
Events Gallery
Southampton Solent University
Solent University is situated in the heart of the Southampton's city centre, close to the developing cultural quarter. As a University it has a strong focus on engaging with the wider community and arts organisations, through participatory projects which link up with city centre festivals and cultural strategies. Please contact: Joanna Ross Email: joanna.ross@port.ac.uk
Solent University has teamed up with Ejector Seat Arts: (www.ejectorseat.co.uk) who are running their annual free Arts Festival on 5 June 2010, which is held in Palmerston Park, on the doorstep of Solent University's main building. Many of the projects will be delivered and showcased at Ejector Seat.
Bike Bomb
Where: Palmerston Park
When:23-25 July (Open Weekend)
Duncan Newland's installation involves a sound system powered by track bikes, pedal-powered paint mechanism and 30 foot free-standing graffiti wall with live painting. Part of the Ejector Seat Festival.
Freize Frame
Where: Palmerston Park
When: 5 June
Working with young people to explore the Olympic values of respect,excellence and friendship and the Paralympic values of courage, determination, inspiration and equality. Theatre, dance, photography, stencils and spray paint will be used to create a narrative across the city. http://archesstudios.org.uk/artists/stuart-rodda/
Park Like Scripts
Where: City Parks and Palmerston Park
When: 15 May (City Parks), 5 June (Palmerston Park)
Artist Jane Kilford's text-based work uses words, stories, sketches and conversations collected from the city parks' many communities, who are involved - among other things - in sports-based jogging and cycling. Watch Park Life and please leave a comment at: parklifesouthampton.blogspot.com;
Facebook: parklife Southampton; Twitter: parklifetweets. Part of the Ejector Seat Festival.
Sporting Theatre
Where: Solent University Millais Theatre
When: 12 June, 3pm
A diverse dance theatre performance in collaboration with
local visual artist, Stu Rodda. Values from the Cultural Olympiad will be reflected in pieces devised by students from Southampton Solent University, local schools and emerging dance-artist, Abi Nolan.
Extreme Printing
Where: Palmerston Park
When: 5 June
The design and production of a large-scale relief printing block inspired by the five Olympic continents and the five colours which make up the Olympic brand. To be printed at Ejector Seat Festival with a steam roller.
Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
Where: tbc
When:
Arches resident Ian Kirkpatrick's artwork invites new examination of the scope of the games and their relationship to humanities, myths, fantasies, and aspirations.
Track and Field
Where: Hidden Artery Gallery, Soul Cellar and City tour
When: 24 July - 25 July (open weekend)
Art and sport are brought together using an element of the Olympics that isn't traditionally found in art – 'competitiveness'. This live art installation, based on track and field sport, includes a guided art jog around the city.
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