This May Cornerstone Heritage, the University of Plymouth’s heritage research group, presents two weeks of (almost) daily talks by leading experts on the history and heritage of the historic built environment hosted by the Earl of Devon at Powderham Castle. ‘Cornerstone at Powderham’ is part of the University of Plymouth’s wider on-site investigation of the… Continue reading May 2018: Cornerstone at Powderham Spring Lectures 2018
Category: Public Events – All welcome
These are events and workshops run by the Arts Institute, its partners and its membership. If you are unsure whether you’d be welcome, or would like to find out more, please email theartsinstitute@plymouth.ac.uk. You may have to pay to attend some of them.
24th May 2018: Cob – A Living Tradition in Devon
This event will celebrate Devon`s achievements in the care and repair of existing cob buildings and the realisation of new buildings constructed from cob. There will be a wine and canapés reception after the presentations with a chance to network with others interested in the future of cob building. To register for this event please… Continue reading 24th May 2018: Cob – A Living Tradition in Devon
22nd March 2018: Talk and book launch for Owl Sense
Join Dr Miriam Darlington, a Lecturer in Creative Writing at the University, on Thursday 22 March for her talk and book launch of Owl Sense. Published by Faber & Faber on 8 February, this beautiful book charts the author’s travels from her home in Devon to the Hebrides, as she searches the British Isles and extends… Continue reading 22nd March 2018: Talk and book launch for Owl Sense
15th March 2018: Cornish Mining- UNESCO World Heritage Site talk
Join us at 5pm on Thursday 15 March for drinks and a talk by Deborah Boden, Director of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site. Deborah will talk about the aims and operations of the WHS including its huge success attracting external funding and running projects with a diversity of partners from archaeologists to installation artists The… Continue reading 15th March 2018: Cornish Mining- UNESCO World Heritage Site talk
‘Broadmead: The Movie’ to be shown at the Whitechapel Gallery
The film ‘Broadmead: The Movie’ directed by Radiohead Artist, Stanley Donwood and Mat Consume with a score written by Plymouth University researcher John Matthias, and Jay Auborn will be shown at the Whitechapel Gallery, London on Thursday 19th October. The film will be followed by a Q & A with the directors and composers and… Continue reading ‘Broadmead: The Movie’ to be shown at the Whitechapel Gallery
Phil Smith’s new play is on tour
Plymouth University researcher Dr Phil Smith, reader in Theatre & Performance, new play is touring Austria and Germany this Autumn. ‘My Sister Syria’, co-written with Paul Stebbings, is a dramatic exploration of the current refugee crisis in Europe and its roots in the Middle East. The production aims to asks questions rather than give answers,… Continue reading Phil Smith’s new play is on tour
Plymouth University researcher visits Japan
Adam Benjamin, Lecturer in Theatre and Performance, has visited Tokyo to work with Integrated Dance Company – Kyo in preparation for the company’s upcoming visit to the UK. The dancers will participate in the integrated dance summer school run by the University’s School of Humanities and Performing Arts, and perform Open State, choreographed by Adam,… Continue reading Plymouth University researcher visits Japan
Plymouth Contemporary 2017
15th July – 2nd September 2017 Visit the Peninsula Arts Gallery and KARST and view artwork from new, up and coming creative talent alongside nationally and internationally significant artists at the Plymouth Contemporary. An open submission exhibition, it received more than 800 submissions from 26 countries and includes moving image, fine art, photography, architecture and… Continue reading Plymouth Contemporary 2017
5th- 16th July 2017: MA Contemporary Art Practice Graduation Show
Showcasing the latest in contemporary art practice from the University’s 2017 students, the Graduation Show includes film; drawing; installation; performance; sculpture; and digital and audio works. The showcase takes place at 2nd Floor, Mills Bakery, Royal William Yard. MA Contemporary Art Practice supports developing artists to realise their practice to the fullest possible extent, allowing… Continue reading 5th- 16th July 2017: MA Contemporary Art Practice Graduation Show
22nd May – 11th June 2017: Words and Music Festival
The music of Noel Coward, a timeless cinema classic and the boundless energy of the Charleston will be among the highlights as the spirit of the ‘Roaring Twenties’ comes alive once again. The Festival, organised by Peninsula Arts, will showcase the best entertainment of the 1920s, including performances by celebrated cabaret duo Kit Hesketh-Harvey and James McConnel and… Continue reading 22nd May – 11th June 2017: Words and Music Festival