Welcome to the February edition of 'kitch-en update...' Our official e-zine to keep everyone informed and up to date with what's going on at kitch-en headquarters.
We're trying to keep it brief this month, here's what's on the agenda:
• PROGRAMME OF EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS AT KITCH-EN
• FUSION 07
• HODGEPODGE MARKET
• NEW T-SHIRT RANGE BY CLEVERDICKS
• FEATURED MAG OF THE MONTH: FRIEZE
REGULARS:
• KITCH-EN ON MYSPACE
• FREE KITCH-EN TREATS
PROGRAMME OF EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS AT KITCH-EN:
Climate of Consciousness Group Exhibition by CCAD
Monday 12th - 24th February. Private view Monday 12th February 6-8pm. All are welcome, free wine and cheese for all guests.
We are a group of six undergraduate BA (Hons) Fine Art students currently studying at Cleveland College of Art and Design. This is our first group exhibition, which aims to challenge notions relating to personal emotions, exploring the fragility of your own existance through the recollection of personal life experience.
This varied body of work comprises of painting, drawing and sculpture works incorporating contemporary themes and narratives.
Exhibition group members: Sarah Jones, Gavin Lenaghan, Adam Murphy, Mark Fieldsend, Jennifer Draper and Graeme Clark.
Voices - a WMDJ project sponsored by The DigitalCity
Monday 26th Feb - Saturday 17th March.
The WMDJ project brings together the talents of international songwriter Steve Thompson, poet Tom Kelly and photographer Peter Dixon. Voices is the team's first public display and documents several year's worth of material. The multimedia installation's gritty social realism is sure to be a big hit with local audiences, with the Kitch-en exhibition kick starting a 12 month tour which will stop of at art galleries and museums right across the region.
Kirkleatham Museum (Pavilion)
A vibrant showcase with the aim to provide a snapshot of the range of Arts currently being created and delivered in Redcar & Cleveland and the Tees Valley.
Fusion Exhibition:
8th - 10th February: 10am - 4pm. Admission Free.
Creative Fayre:
11th February: 11am - 3pm
Kitch-en will be at the fayre along with a variety of local artists, designers and crafts professionals from the Tees Valley showcasing and selling original pieces for one day only! Admission Free.
HODGEPODGE MARKET SATURDAY 3RD MARCH:
What? Hodgepodge Market - 10-12 Stalls selling a mixture of fashion, design, art, crafts & more...
Where? Bar 2 ZERO 2, 201 - 203 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough. (Opposite Sainsbury's and TS1)
When? Saturday 3rd March, 12 - 4pm.
Why? It's the perfect opportunity to find great unique and affordable items made by local artists/designers/makers.
More Info? Head over to the Hodgepodge myspace: www.myspace.com/hodgepodge_market or email info@kitch-en.co.uk
NEW T-SHIRT RANGE BY CLEVERDICKS IN STORE:
Unique, custom-made, hand printed t-shirts made to order by Cleverdicks T-shirts based in Newcastle. If you have any particular requirements for a t-shirt please contact us.
www.kitch-en.co.uk/shop
FEATURED MAG OF THE MONTH: FRIEZE:
We have a great range of creative and cool magazines stocked here at kitch-en but many of you may not know what these magazines are all about. That's why we've decided to do a little feature on a magazine each month and show you what's what. This month we're highlighting Europe's leading magazine of contemporary art and culture - FRIEZE!.
So What is it?
Insightful, intelligent and exquisitely designed Frieze covers all that is vital in contemporary art. Europe’s leading art magazine, it features emerging artists and highlights new currents in art practice as well as offering a fresh perspective on more established artists. Including exhibition reviews, interviews, city reports and worldwide listings, Frieze is essential reading for anyone interested in visual culture.
What's in it?
In this Jan-Feb 07 issue you can read up on:
• 'City Report: Tokyo' - Japanese artists are finding different ways to respond to the local and international art scenes
• 'Doors of Perception' - Is contemporary art overpackaged?
• 'Culture Vultures' - The US government is privileging patriotism over art
• 'The Long Goodbye' - A new collection of short stories explores the rich terrain of last words
plus much, much more........
How much is it?
For a mere £5.50 you can walk away with this comprehensive magazine with the latest news on what's stirring within the art world and expand your knowledge on the latest happenings.
Check out our not so greatly designed but well informed myspace and add us to your friends if you want: www.myspace.com/kitch_en
Still available are The Chaps and Teapots desktop wallpapers to download and we have a new supercool offering from The Crumps. Simply select the link relevant to your screen size below to view the image then right click and save the image, then set it to your desktop background through your control panel.
The Crumps 800 x 600: www.kitch-en.co.uk/freebies/crumps_800.jpg
The Crumps 1024 x 768: www.kitch-en.co.uk/freebies/crumps_1024.jpg
The Crumps 1280 x 960: www.kitch-en.co.uk/freebies/crumps_1280.jpg
The Chaps 800 x 600: www.kitch-en.co.uk/freebies/chaps_800.jpg
The Chaps 1024 x 768: www.kitch-en.co.uk/freebies/chaps_1024.jpg
The Chaps 1280 x 960: www.kitch-en.co.uk/freebies/chaps_1280.jpg
The Teapots 800 x 600: www.kitch-en.co.uk/freebies/teapots_800.jpg
The Teapots 1024 x 768: www.kitch-en.co.uk/freebies/teapots_1024.jpg
The Teapots 1280 x 960: www.kitch-en.co.uk/freebies/teapots_1280.jpg
AND FINALLY...
A reminder that our opening hours are Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat: 10am - 4pm and by appointment at any other time.
Finally Finally.... A big THANK YOU for your time and goodbye till next month, from The Chaps @ kitch-en.
Contact Details:
kitch-en: Fusing Art & Design
www.kitch-en.co.uk
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E: info@kitch-en.co.uk
A: 46 Montrose Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 2HU
T: 07834 826 315
