Join some of the UK’s most exciting emerging creatives -from theatre-makers, to sculptors, printmakers and more- in conversation as they talk about their practices, and their involvement in the UKNA City TakeOver as artists-in-residence.
Join some of the UK’s most exciting emerging creatives - from theatre-makers, to sculptors, printmakers and more - in conversation as they talk about their practices, and their involvement in the UKNA City Takeover as artists-in-residence.
The City Takeover is hosting a number of exciting musical acts: everything from experimental eerie folk, to Hip Hop-inspired contemporary composition. Join a panel discussion with these incredible talents, hosted by playful performance art duo TomYumSim, as they talk about their practice and creative journeys, and take the opportunity to ask them questions.
A gallery tour between UKNA curator Saziso Phiri and Leicester Contemporary’s Loz Atkinson, including a conversation with exhibiting artists. The exhibition includes work by Ant Hamlyn and Tom Faber, Lucy Gregory and Lucy Naylor.
Join rapper, poet, producer and creative arts practitioner Akshay Sharma in a hands-on workshop to explore his personal approach to poetic style, and how he puts those techniques in practice in response to a creative brief.
Join UKNA for an informal discussion with performance artists from the City Takeover. Enjoy the chance to hear more about their work, and ask questions about their practice. The panel will be chaired by performance artist Pepa Duarte.
The Fringe of Failure is a mishmash of engaging activities that are all about messing up. We’re asking people to join us to explore creative failure through opportunities to collaborate, bumble, bodge, botch, and make a dog's dinner of new ideas. The one-day-only event will be delivered by six early-career creatives and is supported by the forever optimistic ‘No Jobs in the Arts’.
This session will be an opportunity to have conversations and to explore ideas in a sociable and welcoming setting. The last few years have been undeniably tough and there’s often an expectation for artists to pave the way in creativity and innovation regardless of what’s going on in the background. Being creative takes energy and persistence and the session will offer opportunities to explore creativity and how it connects to wellbeing and resilience. We’ll look at ways to tap into creativity, and to progress as an artist. Even when things are not going the way we’d like.
Join visual artist Matt Durran as he discusses his approaches to sustaining a successful and varied art career, from large-scale installations and sculptural pieces, to work with non-art partners, embracing emerging technologies.
Join UKNA curator Saziso Phiri and street artist Jake Woodings, for a tour around Leicester City Centre’s impressive street art, viewing and discussing works created for Bring the Paint festival, since its launch in 2017.
Explore the UKNA exhibition at Attenborough Arts Centre with the takeover Curator, Saziso Phiri. Saziso will offer an insight into the artists’ works and practice; delving into the curatorial themes and concepts, offering the opportunity to ask questions and discuss the work in an open and informal setting. The exhibition features work by Jarvis Brookfield, Mustafa Boga, Claye Bowler, Morgan Dowdall, Beverley Duckworth, Lucy Gregory, Pratima Kramer, and Piotr Krzymowski.
This workshop will explore the accessibility and sustainability benefits of remote theatre making and digital theatre. Chronic Insanity Artistic Director, Joe Strickland will talk through the company's work and ethos, and give you a crash course on all the ways that digital practice can be a benefit to any artist or creative. The workshop will be collaborative and questions can be asked to influence the direction of the workshop at any point, either by the in-person or online audience.
This event is also part of The International Creative Lab (ICL), a festival run by Slow Theatre and Chronic Insanity, taking place across the East Midlands and online in October 2021. www.slowtheatrecompany.co.uk/international-creative-lab
