Taking Place: Derby 2024
New Artist Collective #2, workshop by Sophie Mak-Schram.
UK New Artists launched the second iteration of Taking Place in Derby in 2024. This six-month programme featured artist-led, community-focused projects developed in response to the city of Derby and its surrounding areas. In collaboration with local organisations, the programme offered a range of free performances, exhibitions, and talks, providing opportunities for the public to experience new work from emerging artists.
During the six-month Taking Place: Derby programme, two key events took place;
Welcome Launch of Taking Place: Derby in April 2024
Weekend Celebration of Creativity in October 2024
Members of the New Artist Collective #2 had the opportunity to choose from one of two residencies:
Folklore: an opportunity to delve into the unique rurality of Belper and its traditions.
New Factories: exploring what the New Factory would look like in today’s contemporary setting.
During these residencies, they worked together and developed new ideas for guided commissions. This collaborative process allowed the artists to exchange ideas, work on new projects, and explore the possibilities of a temporary artist collective. The guided commissions will be presented at UKNA’s Weekend Celebration of Creativity in Derby in October 2024.
Below, you can meet our New Artist Collective #2 and explore our Weekend Celebration of Creativity public programme.
