The second event in the Late at Tate Britain 2016 series of free events curated by young people will take place on Friday 3 June. Late at Tate Britain: Recall will be based around Sandpipers, Alnmouth (1933) by British artist Winifred Nicholson, which is currently on display in Tate Britain. The painting depicts a view of a coastal scene of a picturesque Northumberland village made while the artist was on holiday. Drawing on this, the evening will feature performances and workshops themed around summer memories and sensory experiences.
Late at Tate Britain is curated exclusively by 18-25 year olds from Tate Collective London who produce a range of free events and festivals for young people to experiment, create and innovate through art and ideas. Late at Tate Britain is part of the Circuit programme, led by Tate and funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation. Circuit is a national programme that engages young people in the arts with a focus on encouraging those with least access to galleries and museums.
Inspired by the painting’s dreamy and evocative mood, Tate Collective have invited a selection of artists to collaborate with them to create an event exploring holiday memories, the feeling of escape and being transported to somewhere else. London-based group Dubmorphology will take visitors on an immersive and sensory journey throughout the collection culminating in a performance, while design-makers Elk and composers Cassini Sound will invite visitors to find a moment of serenity through a sound-and-touch-based work on a cosmic theme. Graphic designer and 3D illustrator Zigor Samaniego will produce a new digital animation based on the sandpiper bird. The evening will also offer free craft workshops and a barbeque.
Future Late at Tate Britain events will be themed around Rasheed Araeen’s Rang Baranga (1969), Shirazeh Houshiary’s Veil (1999) and The Cholmondeley Ladies (British School c.1600-10).
Mark Miller, Circuit Programme National Lead said: “For June’s upcoming Late at Tate Britain: Recall, young people on the Circuit programme are engaging with exciting creative ideas inspired by Winifred Nicholson’s atmospheric painting, Sandpipers, Alnmouth. It is a great way to expand on the diverse new Late at Tate season and to welcome in the summer.”
Late at Tate Britain is a free, drop-in event. Spaces are available on a first come, first served basis.
Late at Tate Britain:
Tate Britain, 2016
Friday 1 April 18.00-22.00
Friday 3 June 18.00-22.00
Friday 5 August 18.00-22.00/
Friday 7 October 18.00-22.00
Friday 2 December 18.00-22.00
Special offer: 50% off current exhibition tickets for under 25’s on production of valid I.D (last entry 21.00).
For further information and images please contact Emma Double, Assistant Press Officer, Tate. Call 0207 887 8730 Email emma.double@tate.org.uk Visit www.tate.org.uk
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About Circuit
Circuit is a four year national programme connecting 15–25 year olds to the arts in galleries and museums working in partnership with the youth and cultural sector. Led by Tate and funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation, it provides opportunities for young people to steer their own learning and create cultural activity across art disciplines. Circuit involves Tate Modern and Tate Britain; Tate Liverpool; Tate St Ives and partners from the Plus Tate network: Firstsite, Colchester; MOSTYN, Llandudno; Nottingham Contemporary; The Whitworth, Manchester; and Wysing Arts Centre and Kettleʼs Yard, Cambridgeshire. https://circuit.tate.org.uk/
About Paul Hamlyn Foundation
Paul Hamlyn Foundation was established in 1987 by the publisher and philanthropist Paul Hamlyn (1926-2001). Today it is one of the largest independent grant-making foundations in the UK. The Foundation’s mission is to help people overcome disadvantage and lack of opportunity, so that they can realise their potential and enjoy fulfilling and creative lives. It has a particular interest in supporting young people and a strong belief in the importance of the arts. www.phf.org.uk
About Late at Tate
Late at Tate is a programme of after-hours events for young and diverse audiences held at Tate Britain. The programme takes inspiration from the Tate Collection and has featured music, film, fashion and live performance. Late at Tate is a part of Circuit, led by Tate and funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation. @TateCollectives #LateAtTate www.tate.org.uk/late-tate-britain
About Tate Collective
Tate Collective London plan and develop events for other young people aged 15 – 25 years to create, experiment and engage with the Tate Collection at Tate Britain and Tate Modern. Tate Collective London is a part of Circuit, led by Tate and funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation.