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Posted: 22 Nov 2011 01:14 AM PST


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New Design Britain Awards

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 03:01 AM PST

Former Lincoln student Liam Treanor has been selected as a finalist in two categories for the New Design Britain Awards, sponsored by United Business Media in conjunction with the Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers. Selected finalists will have their work displayed at the Interiors show and the winning entry in each category receives a highly reputed industry placement.


Liam graduated from the School of Art and Design back in 2010 with a First Class Honours Degree in Furniture Design, which is now incorporated within our BA (Hons) Product Design programme.

Liam's work will be displayed on a dedicated stand at the Interiors show at the NEC in January 22nd to 25th January 2012. Click here for further information about the Interiors Show, or click on Liam's name above to visit his own website.

Youngsters reveal 'child's eye view' of woods

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 02:54 AM PST

Youngsters have worked with artists Sian Watson and Gillian Brent at the Nottingham Contemporary gallery to create the resources, which focus on the under-used Bulwell Hall Park. They include a storybook based on families' experiences of playing in the ...
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W J Wainwright at the RBSA Gallery « The Pre-Raphaelite Society

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 02:49 AM PST

... RBSA Members. This exhibition forms part of a project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund 'Young Roots' scheme. For more details about the project, please contact the Archive Team at archives@rbsa.org.uk or telephone 0121 236 4353. ...
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Opening Night in Manchester for international contemporary jewellery artists

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 01:31 AM PST

Earlier this month I blogged that Programme Leader Dr Sarah O'Hana from BA (Hons) Jewellery and Object was to exhibit at Manchester Art Gallery in an exhibition of jewellery curated by Jo Bloxham.


Under that Cloud was inspired by 18 international artists who were stranded in Mexico City last year, under the Icelandic volcanic ash cloud.


Sarah, pictured below on far right, was one of two artists from the UK to be taking part; other artists stem from Germany, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, France, Belgium, Norway, Netherlands, Mexico, and Japan. Sarah's work can be viewed at her website www.ohana.co.uk


Here is a selection of photos taken from the opening night, courtesy of the exhibition's curator Jo Bloxham. Further details can be found at http://www.manchestergalleries.org/.















Junior schools link up for 'Solihull Sings'

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 12:00 AM PST

22nd Nov 2011 ⁄ West Midlands ⁄ Primary school children across Solihull are being helped to find their voice thanks to a choral initiative by the Choirmaster of Solihull School. Oliver Walker, a former organist at the internationall...

Visit to Venice Biennale

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 12:29 AM PST

Fine art students from both BA and MA courses enjoyed a trip to the sunnier climate of Venice last month to take in the Venice Biennale, the major event on the art calendar.

Students were able to experience first hand a wealth of exhibitons and shows, including many of the 76 National Pavilions featuring artists such as former Turner Prize winner Mike Nelson representing Britain and this year's Turner Prize nominee Karla Black representing Scotland.

They also saw 82 artists in the major exhibitons ILLUMInations including Sigmar Polke, James Turrell, Christian Marclay, Pipilotti Rist and even Tintoretto and countless others across venues around the city. As one MA student said, but could have been echoed by all who went "I learnt so much and appreciated the discussions we all had, plus the suggestions for different exhibitions/ artists. It was an amazing experience!".

Pictured above is Lech Majewski's digital tapestry-like films that re-imagined Bruegel's apocalyptic paintings.

To find out about Fine Art lecturer, Andrew Bracey's top ten Venice highlights please read his blog entry here.

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Posted: 21 Nov 2011 05:26 AM PST

writingwestmids: RT @PerryBuck: a very productive weekend writing after inspiring Writer's Toolkit event in Birmingham thanks @StuartMaconie and @writing ...

Affordable artists’ studio spaces

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 06:05 AM PST

  • Affordable artists' studio spaces now available at Wash Arts' new venue in Ilkeston.
    Added: 21 November 2011
  • Erewash Writers Group to take part in Arts Project to revive local town centres.
    Added: 25 October 2011
  • ImagineNation: The Case for Cultural Learning
    Learning through Arts and Culture Improves Young People's Life Chances.
    Added: 21 November 2011
  • Join artist Deborah Allitt for drawing classes focussing on our Portraits exhibition to learn how artists create expressive and engaging portraits: November 3rd and December 8th
    Added: 24 October 2011

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Guest Blog – Makeup a List

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 12:47 PM PST

With Christmas just around the corner, I figured I'd do a wee shopping list for you all of my favourite pieces of make-up and skin care kit. Boys, get these you're your wife/girlfriend/sister/Mum/aunt/best friend and they'll near enough be guaranteed to love you long time; well, at least until Valentines Day ;)

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Rockalily lipstick are more than making a name for themselves right now; being featured in mainstream magazines and with some super smashing glowing reviews by all! They've shades to make you melt, and they are some of the best I've tried in a very long time for vibrancy, staying power and a super sexual moisturising feeling that you get all night long (ooher). If you're a boy buying for a lady, you might want to ask their best friend/sister for some help on what shade will suit them but guaranteed to make your girl smile!

Soap and Glory; SexyMother Pucker

cosmetic kit from SexyMotherPuckerSoap and Glory have been coveted as some of the nicest yet affordable skincare goodies for a long while, and most of you girls will just love receiving anything of theirs over the festive period. Their cheeky sense of humour and feisty little quipps on the packaging is all part of the parcel, and have some seriously delectable whiffs that make you just want to eat their products; Sexy Mother Pucker has all of this and more. A brilliant play on words, each one is scented and slightly flavoured, and has enough punch in them to give you a well rounded pout that all the boys want to be kissed by. This gift set has all their collection in mini form; perfect for handbags and popping in your glasses case. I can't see it on their site, but I know it's available in most large Boots stores.

Make Up Academy

cosmetic from Makeup AcademyMUA are pretty new to me, but I'm slowly snaffling up all their products; which at mostly £1.00 a pop from Superdrug don't break the bank, and you get brilliant quality; you absolutely can't go wrong! Get them as stocking fillers for your daughter or little sister. My personal favourites are their crackle nail polishes and the newly released £8.00 eyeshadow palette. Perfect for easy New Year party preparations!

E.L.F Cosmetics

cosmetic set from ELFE.L.F are firm favourites and staples in my make-up kit, and have been for nearly 2 years now. One of the first products I bought from them was a mineral foundation kit, and I now have every shade available. Gentle on the skin, lovely coverage that you build up where it's needed and such brilliant value for money. All of their kit is fantastic actually, and if you're a friend of theirs on Facebook they often post free shipping codes and money off codes. What's not to like!

GOSH – Extreme Art Eye Liner –Liquid

GOSH cosmeticMy absolute favourite eyeliner ever. EVER. Sadly they no longer stock this in Superdrug (although they do the full GOSH range, just not the Extreme Art liner; argh!) but they thankfully still have it on their website. It'll stay put for 12+ hours, through sweating, crying and general daytime wear and tear; one application in the morning at a festival, and it's still with you at 2am when you're partying in a silent disco. It's bloody easy to put on, and is one of the easier eyeliners out there for girls learning to do eyeliner flicks and comes in a fab range of colours too. Brilliant!

No7 Skincare Treats

No 7 cosmetic kitWhen you've put a face full of make-up on, you REALLY should make sure you take it off every day before bed. EVERY DAY. And with one of these kits, you'll feel more inclined to do it, even when you're desperate for your head to hit the pillow. Their Cleanse and Care eye make-up remover comes with me everywhere; it'll get the most stubborn waterproof mascara off, and makes light work of removing the Extreme Art Eyeliner from GOSH which will stay put through some serious work/partying. Their little day cream and night cream are perfect little testers too, it's having had a kit like this a few Christmases ago that made me invest in buying their bigger pots. If you really love your girlfriend/sister/Mum, splash out on this. It's so worth it.

If anyone wants ideas for getting their face ready for the Christmas party or an application lesson with their own kit (and some staples from mine), get in touch with me at sali@msmoomakeup.com. I'm doing evening application lessons from November to December, starting from £40.00. Get in touch if you've any questions!

Note that images above are all copyright of their respective owners and are used for illustrative purposes only.

New Spode History Centre to open in Stoke on Trent for Spring 2012

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 09:39 AM PST

An important aspect of the ceramic heritage of Stoke-on-Trent is to be preserved as the Spode Museum Trust reveal plans to open a visitor centre at the former Spode Factory site.

Fine Art students visit Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 09:36 AM PST


Images taken from a recent visit of our Fine Art undergraduates to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park and the Hepworth Gallery in Wakefield.

Pictured above is one of the sculptures by renouned Spanish artist Jaume Plensa. Pictured below are Charlotte and Sam, chilling out at the Hepworth.


AIRTIME: Supporting artists’ practice through information and networking

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 03:30 AM PST

AIRTIME Supporting artists' practice through information and networking
Place: University of Lincoln, Greestone Building, Lindum Hill
Date: Tuesday 29th November 2011 3 - 5pm

Open to all visual and applied artists

AIRTIME offers you information and tips from artists, arts organisations and other experts on professional matters such as insurance, negotiation and funding your practice, alongside opportunities to meet and network with like-minded artists...AIRTIME events are busy, often noisy, and fast-paced. You'll have to decide quickly what tables to sit out from all on offer. You'll need to be proactive, moving from table-to-table to get the kinds of information you want.

Book your place by emailing airevents@a-n.co.uk with AIRTIME Lincoln in the subject boxEvent organised by a-n The Artists Information Company on behalf of AIR: Artists' Interaction and Representation, in partnership with the University of Lincoln and DACS.

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