(left) Annabel Tilley and Matthew Rowe.
(right) Polly Gifford addresses the audience.
Blue Monkey Studio held an Artists’ Professional Development and Networking Evening on 19th June 2007 at The Underground Theatre, Eastbourne. The event provided an opportunity for over 90 artists to hear guest speakers and network with each other.
We were very pleased to welcome
- Polly Gifford, Head of Education, De La Warr Pavilion
- Matthew Rowe, Curator, Eastbourne Cultural Centre
- Lisa Maddigan, Artist Resource Manager, Fabrica
- Annabel Tilley and Sarah Kimber, co-organisers of artist-led peer critique group “Talk
- About the Work” at Claremont Studios, Hastings
The speakers introduced the resources that are available to artists through their organisations.
Julian Sutherland-Beatson, organiser of Eastbourne Open Houses, announced the launch of a new website at www.eastbourneartists.co.uk where people can see information about how to register for the Open Houses which are planned as part of the Eastbourne Cultural Festival in March 2008.
