Tuesday
Jan192010
Emergence exhibition: Discovering the creative self
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 25th January- 4th March 2010
Together Gallery, 12 Old Street, London EC1
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Personality Plus is pleased to present an inspirational multidisciplinary exhibition of artwork by London artists who identify with the symptoms and issues surrounding personality disorder.
The show will include an exciting body of work including visual art, film, sculpture and interactive art that spans the 2 floors of the gallery. We have incorporated an element of participation and playful interaction as well as an educational programme of workshops, talks and performances (see below).
The Gallery is open between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday for the duration of the exhibition. Entrance is free.
Education Programme
Please contact us at pplus@hotmail.co.uk or on telephone 07549 882992 to book for the following free events.
Artist’s………..Talk
Monday 8th February 1:30- 3:00pm (Light lunch provided from 12:30- 1:30)
An artist showing work will discuss their relationship with art, life and PD. There will be a plenary question and answer session with a selection of artists from the show. This talk forms part of a series of talks run at Tate Modern London and Carriage Works Leeds.
Attachment and the Arts
Thursday 11th February 5:30- 8:30pm (light refreshments will be served)
An evening pre-event to launch the Conference - “Attachment and the Arts” partnered with the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) on 12th February (see http://www.baat.org/attachment.html for conference details).
This pre-event is an opportunity to view the exhibition at Together Gallery, and hear about innovative qualitative projects in arts and PD. It includes an opportunity to listen to frank audio pod cast discussions made in arts based focus groups at Tate Modern, Carriage Works Leeds, and other locations around the UK. Neil Springham (Chair of BAAT) and Kath Lovell (Emergence National Director) will debate the difference between peer-led and non peer-led interviewing.
The Story so Far……
Redcape Theatre, date TBC (late February, early March)
An inspiring and moving theatre piece exploring stories collected from people identifying with the symptoms of personality disorder. This is the second part of a work originally commissioned for a Tate Modern event in 2007.
Arts Social Network
This event will be run at the Story So Far Theatre Performance evening, date TBC
The Arts and Social Network is a new opportunity for people who identify with the diagnosis of personality disorder their carers, and friends to enjoy London based arts and cultural events on a regular basis. The network supports and promotes users to meet together in a safe way.
Events so far include: Tate Modern Art into Life, Bobby Baker at Wellcome Trust Gallery.
This event will enable people to watch The Story So Far performance, and view the Emergence exhibition, with time for light refreshments and a chat afterwards.
For further information about this event please look at our website or contact the ASN administrator on asnpplus@hotmail.com or telephone 07549 878510
Notions of Recovery
Monday 22nd February 2:30- 4:00pm (Light lunch provided from 1:30- 2:30)
What does “Recovery” mean in the context of personality disorder? How can we get the things we want out of life when we still struggle with the complexity of our condition and the wider issues that surround it? How can we discover our capacity for personal growth, realize our true potential? And uncover unique talents and abilities? This unique presentation and debate will focus on the role creativity can play in a collective experience of belonging to self and others.
- Andy Brooker (Emergence Director and artist) will co-present this event with Pam Mellier (Art therapist).
Career development attendance certificates are available for this event.
Further information and bookings at www.personalityplus.org.uk, pplus@hotmail.co.uk, 07549 882992
Personality Plus is now part of an organization called Emergence