Brent Art Fair 2011

Featuring a selection of emerging artists – Some artworks for less than £100

in association with The Brent Sport, Culture and Learning Forum

and the greenhouse @ Willesden

Somali music provided by SAAFI

Wines kindly donated by Fountain Studios

You are invited to the

Multi-event preview party: Thursday 17 November, 6-9pm

• Brent Art Fair 2011 by BAR membership exhibition in the gallery space

• London Independent Photography group exhibition in the wall space

• Public art programme by the artists: Alex McIntyre and Poppy Whatmore curated by Socrates Loupas

• Curator in residency, Jolanta Jagiello, new exhibition in the glass cabinet

• Poet in residency, Vicky Wilson, and artist in residency, Alex McIntyre, will open their studio

• CineCodes: Gaming the Genre, a game at the cinema by the curator in residency, Jolanta Jagiello

• SLAMARTwill be active with its ‘Trading Post’ installation , shop , exhibition and open studio .

Images of some of the works exhibited can be seen here :

http://www.flickr.com/photos/brentartistsresource/

15 November – 17 December

Open daily 2-6pm

Hot on the heels of the nation’s love affair with contemporary art, Brent will be breaking down the barriers to the art world by launching its very own third Brent Affordable Art Show, just in time for the festive season.

For the Brent Artists’ Resource, Lorenzo Belenguer, co-ordinator of the BAR Gallery at Willesden Green, said: “We have seen an increase of visitors looking for original artworks at a more affordable price by emerging artists. People have started to look more to local artists.”

Featuring work from emerging talent as well as established local artists, the Brent Art Show will give visitors the opportunity to enjoy and purchase an eclectic array of artwork, from painting, sculpture to photography, to prints…etc. Many pieces on show will carry a price tag of under £100, making this the perfect hunting ground for the “next big thing”, or a chance to purchase an original and unique piece from a talented artist.

The exhibition will showcase some of Brent’s wealth of artistic talent, and visitors are encouraged to explore and engage with this new art in a creative and relaxed and environment. The Brent Art Show was conceived in order to inspire new audiences to familiarise themselves with contemporary art in the area, and to encourage the possibility of purchasing and collecting the art itself.

This is a unique opportunity to explore the hidden art of one of London’s most vibrant and culturally diverse communities.

We appreciate the following organisations for providing the prizes for the Best in Brent: Funtain Studios, Ace Cafe London, Lexi Cinema, Wembley Plaza Hotel, Tricycle Theatre and Brent Council.

Ace meal for two and goody bag
Wembley Plaza meal for two and bottle of wine
Lexi cinema two tickets to see any film
Tricycle two tickets to see a production or cinema

The Brent Culture Sport and Learning Forum which consists of Local businesses, and Arts, Sporting and Learning providers in the area, was set up to deliver a joint cultural offer for Brent. The forum believes that Culture plays a crucial role in tackling social exclusion, encouraging healthier lifestyles, promoting safer communities and is a catalyst for lifelong learning.

More information can be found at

http://www.visitwembleyvisitbrent.com

TheWall@TheGallery

15 November 2011 – 7 January 2012

Open daily 11am to 7pm – Free entrance

Preview party: Thursday 17 November, 6-9pm

London Independent Photography – Queens Park Branch

Every Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

The 8^th annual exhibition by the Queens Park Group brach of London Independent Photography. The show features 14 local members exhibiting work that represents, or has been inspired by a piece of literature. The images may have been inspired by a quote, a line from a poem, lyrics from a song or anything broadly connected to “the written word”. Pictorial expressions and visual interpretations of the feelings and meanings of a simple phrase. It will be a chance to see a diverse and evocative body of work from an established local group

Organised by Pete Webster – petewebster@talktalk.net

Contact
Gallery Coordinator: Lorenzo Belenguer

Tel: 020 8459 1421

Email: info@brentartistsresource.org.uk

Website: www.brentartistsresource.org.uk

Getting there:

By Tube: Jubilee Line to Willesden Green (zone 2)

By bus: No.s – 52, 98, 206, 260, 266, 302, 460

The Gallery at Willesden Green

We serve the cultural needs of the people of Brent and North West London, provide a supportive environment for artists and the local community in their professional development, and create opportunities to participate in the Visual Arts through exhibitions, workshops, mentoring schemes, work experience and information.

Registered Company number 5700942

Brent Artists Resource is supported by Brent Council

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