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The ArtsfORUM

8th September 10

TheArtsfORUM allows established and emerging photographers to film makers to articulate and showcase their current project to an audience, encouraging discussion and feedback in a peer-led
environment.

Led by Vanessa Jones and Beatrice Haverich, it is held on a selected Wednesday of each month.

In each session, 2 artists will present their current projects to the public.

Join us for an evening of inspiration

The aim of this event is to serve as a communications network to benefit both the audience and the artist through the process of an open critique.
A discussion of the presented bodies of work will provide a platform for the artist to speak about their aims and concerns of their projects.

Submission process: please email around 10 images (small jpgs) from a body of work in progress to
vanessa@mediacentre.org.

LIMITED SPACES SO BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL

INFO and BOOKINGS: 01273 201100

vanessa@mediacentre.org or info@beatricehaverich.com

We will have a Bar... before, during and after!

Networking Event

26th August 10

Brighton Media Centre would like to invite you to our next Networking Event:
'Greening Brighton: Grasping the Opportunity'

Caroline Lucas - Green MP for Brighton Pavilion - welcomes you to join us for a 'Green' discussion on Thursday, August 26th, 6 - 7.30pm.

With thirteen city councillors, Brighton & Hove Green Party is one of the most successful local Green Parties in the country.
In as many years, the party has grown from zero representation to become the equal largest opposition party on Brighton and Hove City Council.
The voters of Brighton Pavilion constituency made history in the May 2010 general election by returning the UK's first Green MP to Westminster, Caroline Lucas.

What do the Greens stand for?
Fighting for Fairness! Fighting for Brighton!

How will Caroline Lucas intend to sustain a strong voice for Brighton, a strong voice for a fairer and greener country?

Come Join us at the Brighton Media Centre August 26 to hear what Caroline has to say.

Join us at 6pm for a complimentary drink.
There will also be a Bar… before, during and after!
15 - 17 Middle Street, Brighton, BN11AL.

LIMITED SPACES SO BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL - please RSVP to daryn@mediacentre.org
http://www.mediacentre.org/news/Greening_Brighton_Grasping_the_Opportunities

Mixed Media Exhibition

19th August 10

‘A Working Coalition’
Lee Cheneler, Gavin Frankcom, Jennifer Sinclair

August 19th - August 22nd
Private View: 5pm - 8pm Wednesday August 18th

As with the current political landscape in which we find unusual and unexpected partnerships ‘A Working Coalition’ has brought together three artists with which you may find more differences than similarities. However what ties them together is a view and outlook with their creative practice that is open to influence and discussion from all areas of contemporary art and to ignore the boundaries that form between disciplines.
The exhibition will include painting, drawing, photography, sculpture and video installations.

Lee Cheneler
For this exhibition Lee has produced a series of manipulated digital images in which he explores the human body. Lee currently lives and works in Brighton.

Gavin Frankcom
Exploration of space is the primary motif of Gavin’s work that crosses media including video, performance, drawing and sculpture. In this exhibition he will be showing a range of work that primarily focuses on the idea of the Romantic Landscape. Gavin currently is studying at
Nottingham Trent University.

Jennifer Sinclair
In this series Jennifer Sinclair worked in oils and graphite using anonymous found photographs as a starting reference. Although the drawings are also finished images, the graphite image creates a new reference point on which to build a full colour character. Jennifer currently is studying at Brighton University.

Never So Bold

14th August 10

'Never So Bold'

14 - 15 August
Brighton Media Centre Gallery
15 – 17 Middle Street

An exhibition of work by young artists from the south. On show will be a mixture of photography, painting, textiles, screen prints and illustrations, and exhibitors include recent arts graduates, current students and others with no formal training but with plenty of talent.

Many works will be on sale with all proceeds going directly to the artists themselves.

There is no 'private view', just an evening event open to all, on Saturday 14th August from 7pm, where you can listen to local musical talent, pick up a vintage bargain, sip on a drink from our licensed bar and watch a magical puppet show. You'll also have a chance to meet many of the contributing artists and be able to purchase some amazing pieces at affordable prices.

ARTFOR PRIDE FAIR

31st July 10

Saturday 31st July and Sunday 1st August
open from 11am-5pm daily
Brighton Media Centre Gallery
15-17 Middle Street

Artfor Pride is a diverse collaboration of exciting local artists with works for sale to raise money for Brighton and Hove Pride. Eleven local artists working in a range of styles and media have pledged to donate 50% of any sales or commissions to Pride.

Photography, sculpture, painting and digital art come together in what promises to be an eclectic and inspiring exhibition!

Come along to see the work, meet the artists and help support this years Pride Festival!

Check out www.artfor.co.uk for more information on the exhibiting artists, or contact becky@artfor.co.uk for more information.

Artfor Pride, is in association with Real Brighton and zhooshbrighton.co.uk.

AFRICAN RHYTHMS MASSAGE, DRUMMING AND DANCE WORKSHOP

17th April 10

Magnus the Masseur

in collaboration with Esther Austin

will be running this dynamic workshop.

Life should be lived in a kaleidoscope of energy and fun. Too often we attend events which talk at you and talk to you and there is not enough interaction, nor movement, nor energy.

Magnus will be teaching his African Rhythm Massage in the form of a dance workshop, as movement, music and connecting with your spirit are what makes this massage so special.
Esther Austin will empower and inspire you with a creative session of the power of intention through creative writing, dance and drumming.

We want you to bring along an intention you have for your life. Something you want to focus on.
Something you want to change.
Then through the power of expression we will empower you to focus on this intention to materialize this into manifestation.

You will walk away energized experiencing a deeper link to your soul and your purpose, a revised energy for life as you connect more with the playfulness of your inner child.

To Book visit: www.estheraustinglobal.com
OR Contact: info@estheraustinglobal.com. 07903 359179
magnus@magnuethemasseur.co.uk. 07956919385

Tickets £50.00 incl refreshments
10 FREE taster treatments for the first 10 people that book this workshop!

Venue: Brighton Media Centre Ltd, Friese-Greene House, 15-17 Middle Street, Brighton, BN1 1AL

Bring along a pen and pad