ONE DAY SOMETHING HAPPENS: PAINTINGS OF PEOPLE
PE T ER BL A K E LO U ISE BO U R GEO IS STE VEN CL AYDON MARC CHAGALL LUCIAN FREUD JOHN CONS TABLE P R U N E L L A C LO U G H J U L I A N O P I E ROSE WYLIE CASPAR DAVID FRIEDRICH PAUL A REGO UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE R I C H A R D H A M I LT O N L . S . L O W R Y LYNETTE YIADOM-BOAKYE PETER DOIG D AV I D H O C K N E Y J . M .W. T U R N E R WA LT ER SI CK ER T EDVA R D M U N CH T O W A R D S N I G H T: E X P L O R I N G T H E N O C T U R N A L
September – December 2016 townereastbourne.org.uk
Towards Night Sixty artists explore the nocturnal Curated by Tom Hammick 24 September – 22 January, Free Towards Night delves into the many interpretations and representations of the theme of night throughout art history. Artist Tom Hammick curates an exhibition that draws together paintings and prints that invite the visitor to experience a journey into a world of wonderment, insomnia and revelry. The exhibition includes works by J.M.W. Turner, Caspar David Friedrich and Edvard Munch alongside contemporary artists such as Peter Doig, Stephen Chambers and Phoebe Unwin.
Associated Events Exhibition Walk and Talk Thursday 13 October / 2pm / Free Join Georgia Keeling, artist and assistant curator, on an informal tour of the exhibition. The Re-emergence of Caspar David Friedrich Saturday 12 November / 3pm / £6 / £5 conc. & members / booking recommended Painter and teacher Mark Wright examines Caspar David Friedrich’s importance as a landscape painter in the Northern Romantic tradition and how his work and practice has influenced a generation of contemporary artists such as Peter Doig and George Shaw. Tom Hammick in Conversation Saturday 26 November / 3pm / £6 / £5 conc. & members / booking recommende Artist and curator Tom Hammick is joined by artists Phoebe Unwin, Andrzej Jackowski and Susie Hamilton in a discussion chaired by Hannah Hughes of Flowers Gallery, London.
Above: Echo Lake, 1998, Peter Doig (1959-), Tate: Presented by the Trustees in honour of Sir Dennis and Lady Stevenson (after Lord and Lady Stevenson of Coddenham), © Peter Doig. All Rights Reserved, DACS
One Day, Something Happens: Paintings of People An Arts Council Collection Touring exhibition Curated by Jennifer Higgie 15 October – 8 January, Free One Day, Something Happens, an Arts Council Collection Touring Exhibition, is the first in a series of exhibitions at Towner as part of the National Partners Programme. Launched alongside the Arts Council Collection’s 70th Anniversary celebrations, the programme will see four galleries, Birmingham Museums, Liverpool’s Walker Art Gallery, Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Towner host and curate a series of exciting and innovative exhibitions drawn from the Collection increasing nationwide access to the very best of modern and contemporary British art. One Day, Something Happens explores the everyday theatricality of the body. The artists in this exhibition approach figuration in very different ways and the people they depict are both imaginary characters and real people. Jennifer Higgie’s fascinating selection of works from the Arts Council Collection, as well as works from Towner’s Collection, teases out common themes across the decades: work, introspection and individuality, joy and loneliness. Featuring works by artists ranging from Walter Sickert, Lucian Freud and David Hockney to Rose Wylie, Steven Claydon and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye.
Associated Events Performance: Bog Bodies Friday 21 October / 8pm / £6 / £5 conc. & members Cross genre musicians & composers Robert Stillman (saxophone, electronics, tape loops), Sean Carpio (drums, guitar, voice, electronics), and Anders Holst (guitar, electronics) present compositions developed in response to the exhibition. Galleries open until 10pm. Artist Talk Saturday 5 November / 3pm / £6 / £5 conc. & members / booking recommended Join Jennifer Higgie, curator of the exhibition, in conversation with some of the artists in One Day, Something Happens. Jennifer Higgie is a writer, co-editor of frieze and editor of frieze masters magazine. Exhibition Walk & Talk Thursday 17 November / 2pm / Free Join Brian Cass, Head of Exhibitions, on an informal tour of the exhibition and a discussion about the themes and works in the show. Poets Respond to Paintings Saturday 10 December / 2pm / Free Inspired by the artwork of Lucian Freud, David Hockney, Rose Wylie and others, poets Emily Berry, Richard Price and Rommi Smith perform their specially commissioned work written to respond to the exhibition One Day, Something Happens.
Above: Ryan Mosley, Northern Ritual, 2011. Arts Council Collection, Southbank Centre, London Š the artist.
Opposite left: Eric Ravilious, Train Going Over a Bridge at Night, 1935. Towner Collection. Opposite right: Mikhail Karikis, Children of Unquiet, 2013-2014, video still. Courtesy of the Artist.
Ravilious Room
Jarman Award
Towner holds one of the largest public collections of works by artist Eric Ravilious (1903-1942). Our permanent* Ravilious Room is a dedicated space to admire a selection of his finest watercolours, prints and ceramics, explore our comprehensive archive and browse books on the artist. To accompany our exhibition Towards Night, the Ravilious display will draw on nocturnal themes and echo the world of wonderment explored in the exhibition. This display will feature many wood engravings by Ravilious and include his illustrations of the signs of the zodiac for the 1929 Lanston Almanack.
We are delighted to be presenting works by artists shortlisted for the prestigious Jarman Award. The six shortlisted artists’ works will be screened continuously throughout the day in the Junction Box. The Film London Jarman Award recognises and supports artists working with moving image and celebrates the spirit of experimentation, imagination and innovation in the work of emerging artist filmmakers. Now in its ninth year, the Award has a reputation for spotting rising stars of the UK art world. This year’s shortlist is Sophia Al Maria, Cécile B. Evans, Shona Illingworth, Rachel Maclean, Heather Phillipson and Mikhail Karikis, who will discuss his current work and practice in a talk at Towner. filmlondon.org.uk/jarmanaward
24 September – 22 January, Free
*Please note the Ravilious Room will be closed for a change of display from: 12 – 23 September 2016 23 January – 3 February 2017
Supported by Eastbourne Arts Circle Eastbourne Arts Circle Talks These popular talks look at the lives and work of great painters through the ages. For dates, please see eastbourneartscircle.org.uk
15 – 19 October (closed Monday 17), Free
Talk with Mikhail Karikis Saturday 15 October / 3pm / Free / booking recommended Jarman Award shortlisted artist Mikhail Karikis embraces moving image, sound and other media to create immersive audio-visual installations and performances. Join him for a discussion around his current work and practice.
Learning Children and Young People Tiny Towner Every Tuesday / 10.30am-12.30pm / Free / 0-5 year olds Creative play for parents, carers and under 5s linked to ideas and art work in our current exhibitions. Arts Award Extra 1 October, 5 November, 3 December / 11am-3pm / Free / 5-25 year olds Are you completing an Arts Award at school, college, with a youth or community group and need extra time, resources and adviser support? Free help is available whether you are doing Discover, Explore, Bronze, Silver or Gold. Learn more and book a space at townereastbourne.org.uk/artsawardextra Dusk to Dawn Saturday 29 October, 6pm – Sunday 30 October, 9am / £25 / 7-14 year olds Join us for a sleepover in the gallery. Inspired by our exhibitions we will explore light, dark and shadow through film, photography and storytelling. Bring midnight snacks and sleeping bags. Learn more and book a space at townereastbourne.org.uk/dusktodawn
For all Alternative Viewpoints 3 September, 1 October, 5 November, 3 December / 4-4.30pm / Free / Open to all Have your view of a chosen work brought to life. Each month join contemporary thinkers, creative practitioners and members of our Learning programme in an exhibition experience with a difference.
Relax, Reflect, Create Every weekend plus weekdays during the school holidays / Free / Open to all Take time out in our learning space to relax, reflect and create. Free resources including art materials to use and books to browse in a comfy space open for everyone.
Adults Open Ended 6 September, 4 October, 1 November, 6 December / 10am-12pm / £3 including refreshments (free for carers) / adults with memory loss A monthly exploration of our collection and exhibitions designed to support those with memory loss. Arts in Mind Every Thursday / 2-5pm / £1 donation An artist-led group supporting mental health through creative development. Referrals through our partnership with Brightview, Sussex Oakleaf. Drawn to the Page Saturday 8 October / 2-5pm / £30 (discounts available) Creative writing workshop inspired by current exhibitions with writer and artist Wendy Ann Greenhalgh. To book visit newwritingsouth.com/events Art In Focus 6 week course / Tuesdays 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 November & 6 December / 10.30am-1pm / £125 / £110 conc. & members A six week art course with tutor Jill Denman looking at the Towner Collection and the exhibitions Towards Night and One Day, Something Happens.
Tours & Trails Art Store Tours 18 September, 2, 16, 30 October, 13, 27 Nov, 11 Dec, 8 Jan / 12pm / £6 / £5 conc. & members Go behind the scenes and enjoy a fascinating introduction to Towner’s impressive art collection. From the original Victorian bequest to Ravilious, no two tours are the same. Perspectives on… Saturday 3 December / 2pm / £6 / £5 conc. & members Towner holds a significant collection of the social and political caricatures of eighteenth century satirical artists James Gillray and George Cruikshank. View these works and examine both subject matter and technique with Conservator Corinne Farmer who was involved in their conservation treatment.
Booking
Coastal Culture Trail The Coastal Culture Trail links three award winning galleries situated along 25 miles of East Sussex coastline – Towner Art Gallery in Eastbourne, De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill and Jerwood Gallery in Hastings. For information on events and how to enjoy the trail by bike, train or on foot visit coastalculturetrail.com or follow @CoastalCultureT
Funded as part of the Driving Devonshire Forward (DDF) initiative by Coastal Communities Fund. DDF is managed by Eastbourne Borough Council & Eastbourne Homes Limited.
Tickets for events, tours and talks can be booked online at townereastbourne.org.uk, by calling 01323 434670 or in person at the Welcome Desk.
Visitor Information Free Admission Tuesday – Sunday 10am – 5pm Bank Holiday Mondays 10am – 5pm Please note that we are closed on 24, 25, 26 December 2016 & 1 January 2017 Towner Art Gallery Devonshire Park, College Road Eastbourne BN21 4JJ +44 (0)1323 434670 towner@townereastbourne.org.uk townereastbourne.org.uk @townergallery Mailing List Receive information about our exhibitions, events and private views. townereastbourne.org.uk/mailinglist Travel and Parking Walk/Cycle: We are a 10 min walk from Eastbourne station. Follow signs to Devonshire Park. Secure bike racks to the rear of the building. Bus: the 3 (local service) and 12A (Brighton) stop near the Winter Gardens on Carlisle Rd. Train: Direct to Eastbourne from London (1hr 25 min), Brighton (35 min) and throughout the South East. Car: College Rd Car Park is pay and display. There are 11 blue badge holder spaces next to Towner. Accessibility We have a lift to each floor and a wheelchair can be provided. See townereastbourne.org.uk for more info or call 01323 434670 to discuss specific needs. Towner supports the Access All Areas scheme.
Café Urban Ground at Towner is open from 10am – 4.30pm serving top quality coffee, homemade cakes and light lunches. Shop Take home gifts, books, prints and stationery influenced by our collection and exhibitions or shop online at shop.townereastbourne.org.uk Membership Support our work and enjoy invitations to private views and other exclusive events as well as discounts in our café and shop. Join now at townereastbourne.org.uk Legacies Remembering Towner in your will is a wonderful way to make a lasting impact on future generations’ enjoyment of the gallery. All gifts make a real difference and are free of inheritance tax. To discuss your wishes confidentially, email clare.dobson@townereastbourne.org.uk or call 01323 434663. Volunteer If you enjoy interacting with people and have an enthusiasm for art then we’d love to hear from you. Contact volunteer@townereastbourne.org.uk Venue Hire Our spaces are available to hire for daytime and evening events. To find out more contact niamh.pearce@townereastbourne.org.uk or call 01323 434679. Conservation Services Undertaken by our fully accredited conservator Corinne Farmer, ACR. To book a free consultation email corinne.farmer@townereastbourne.org.uk or call 01323 434670.
Thanks to Devonshire Park Hotel for their ongoing support. All information contained in this brochure is correct at the time of going to print.