The Pidgin Collective: a show a book a happening
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The New Gallery 208 Centre Street SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 2B6
The Pidgin Collective, "a show a book a happening," 2018
The New Gallery is pleased to support a show a book a happening, a new publication project and series of conversations and workshops organized by The Pidgin Collective in the Main Space (208 Centre St SE) from Tuesday, April 10 through Saturday, May 12, 2018. a show a book a happening distributes writing in the form of a physical publication in conjunction with installations of each text in The New Gallery’s Main Space. a show a book a happening features writings from Konrad Aust, Alexa Bunnell, Alyssa Ellis, Ethan Peters, Alice Schoenberg, Sarah van Sloten, Kellen Spencer, Teresa Tam, and Thomas Weir. All corresponding events will take place in the gallery-turned-publication house, which will be open to the public during regular gallery hours (Tuesdays through Saturdays, 12PM-6PM) for viewing, lounging, reading, writing, etc.
While admission to The New Gallery is free, some of the events listed below require registration due to limited space. Please RSVP by e-mailing claire@thenewgallery.org with the specific date(s) and topic(s) for any of the events requiring registration.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS / a show a book a happening Thursday, April 19 @ 6PM / Bring Your Own Poem (BYOP) Night
Bring a piece of poetry that is close to your heart – either written by yourself or by another poet – and share, as well as listen to others read their favourite works in the exhibition space. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Registration is not required for this event.
Thursday, April 26 @ 5PM to 7PM / An Introduction to Freelance Art Writing with Mark Clintberg
Mark Clintberg will lecture and lead a workshop on the topic of freelance art writing for emerging artists and writers. This is an introduction to the basics of art writing, and will cover what to look for in contracts, communicating with editors, copyediting, and financial management, amongst other topics related to the intricacies of writing. Mark Clintberg will kick off this event with a short lecture followed by a hands-on workshop for the participants. Please bring laptops or writing utensils to participate in the writing portion of the workshop. Registration for this event is required with a maximum of 12 participants.
Friday, April 27 @ 6PM / Volunteer Bookbinding & Publication Production Night
Spend your evening surrounded by pals to help The Pidgin Collective bind their brand new publication!
Thursday, May 3 @ 5PM – 8PM / A Discussion on Critical and Creative Art Writing with Diana SherlockThis lecture will introduce participants to a variety of contexts and methods of writing and art criticism and allow for conversation surrounding these topics. Participants are encouraged to bring texts related to art writing and criticism that they find pertinent to act as entry points into this conversation. Participants are not required to stay the full length of discussion but are encouraged to be present for the beginning of the lecture. This event is by registration only with 20 available spots.
Friday, May 11 @ 7PM / Pidgin Collective Publication Launch & Closing Reception
Join us at the closing reception for The Pidgin Collective’s project, a show a book a happening, and celebrate the launch of their new publication. Publication contributors include Konrad Aust, Alexa Bunnell, Alyssa Ellis, Ethan Peters, Alice Schoenberg, Sarah van Sloten, Kellen Spencer, Teresa Tam, and Thomas Weir.