In Residence / a-n feature

Artist Ania Bas and Exhibitions Officer Helen Jones reflect on an innovative approach to being an artist-in-residence at The New Art Gallery Walsall.

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The Weekend Supplement / publication

23 artists exhibited next to van Gogh for a minute

Picture of them all above. The artists stand next to their work and their their work hangs next to van Gogh.

Bottom row (from right to left)
van Gogh's work on its own, Anne-Marie Savage, Fran Ortega, Tamar Whyte, Vitesh Vitlani, James Hill

2nd row from the bottom (from right to left)
Deborah Roberts, Yvonne Flavell, Philip Elbourne, Tom Estes, Kim Wan, Richard Parkinson

2nd row from the top (from right to left)
Jain McKay, Colette Lilley, Matthew Moore, Deep, Dhudwar, Tigz Rice, Suza Ward,

top row (from right to left)
Peter Slack + Kim Nicolini, John Quigley, Geraldine Marshal, Kirsty E Smith, Jocelyn Mayor, Joy Turner.

Read Kirsty E Smith's blogpost about the day!

The Weekend Supplement - Sunday 6 Dec

All tours start in the foyer. It is a free event and there’s no need to book – just drop in on the day.

11am – 4pm
SALE (self guided tour throughout the building)

11.15 – 11.30am
SPEED TOUR (from the perspective of of the Gallery Assistants)

12.30am – 1.15pm
PICTURESQUE TOUR

2.00 – 2.15pm
SPEED TOUR (from the perspective of the Librarians)

3 – 3.45pm
PICTURESQUE TOUR

Brief description of each tour:

Speed Tours: Very quick tours of the gallery for those who are always short of time! Each tour gives you an overview of the building from the perspective of various gallery team members: Gallery Assistants, Curators, Librarian, Cleaners…See the building anew!

Picturesque Tour: Take a tour of the many vistas captured by The New Art Gallery Walsall’s magnificent windows – a unique architectural feature which connects the gallery and the town from every vantage point.

Sale: ‘See one get one free’ on all art experiences! The language of the high street comes to the gallery. The artworks aren’t necessarily for sale but they can be seen for free all year round. Sale on a large scale: 100% off, 7 days a week!

The Weekend Supplement - Saturday 5 Dec

All tours start in the foyer. It is a free event and there’s no need to book – just drop in on the day.

10am – 5pm
SALE (self guided tour throughout the building)

10.15 – 10.30am
SPEED TOUR (from the perspective of the Cleaners)

11.30am – 12.15pm
PICTURESQUE TOUR

1 – 3 pm
ARTISTS CV BOOST (location: Garman Ryan 1)

3.30 – 3.45pm
SPEED TOUR (from the perspective of the Librarians)

4 – 4.45pm
PICTURESQUE TOUR

Brief description of each tour:

Speed Tours: Very quick tours of the gallery for those who are always short of time! Each tour gives you an overview of the building from the perspective of various gallery team members: Gallery Assistants, Curators, Librarian, Cleaners…See the building anew!

Artists’ CV Boost: An unmissable chance to exhibit next to van Gogh for one minute only! Artists can boost their CVs instantly by displaying their work directly next to a masterpiece within the Garman Ryan Collection (van Gogh, Sorrow, 1882). Each minute long exhibition will be photographed for prosperity.

Picturesque Tour: Take a tour of the many vistas captured by The New Art Gallery Walsall’s magnificent windows – a unique architectural feature which connects the gallery and the town from every vantage point.

Sale: ‘See one get one free’ on all art experiences! The language of the high street comes to the gallery. The artworks aren’t necessarily for sale but they can be seen for free all year round. Sale on a large scale: 100% off, 7 days a week!

Please note artists interested in Artists’ CV Boost should contact Ania Bas in advance: aniabas@gmail.com