OPEN STUDIOS: Saturday 25 October, 10AM–4PM
IN CONVERSATION: 4-5PM
WHERE: Gallery 1, Gallery 2, Beam and multiple studios across Primary’s site
See Art, Talk Art, Buy Art
Primary’s residents and members open their studios to the public, offering a behind the scenes look at their creative practices and transforming Primary Open into a vibrant, community led exchange of ideas. The event celebrates the diverse range of artistic approaches within the Primary community.
In addition to open studios, visitors can explore exhibitions, attend an In Conversation with exhibiting artists, enjoy food and drinks, collect a limited edition ‘collector card,’ and meet the artists. It’s a chance to engage with the artistic community at Primary and begin or expand your own art collection.
Participating Artists & Studios: Marek Tobolewski, Rachel Jacobs, Yelena Popova, Seán Cummins, Momoka Gomi, Nick Mobbs, Fiona Harris, Sayra Begum, Pete Ellis, FromTheGroundUp Studio, Georgina Barney, Jim Brouwer, Nadim Chaudry, Christine Stevens, Caroline Locke, Line Nilsen, Debra Swann, Craig Fisher, Tom Harris, Mik Godley Michael Forbes.
Highlights: Alongside open studios, residents will share unique projects, workshops, and experiences:
Tom Harris: Ambient music open studio, featuring live sound sculptures, electronics, improvisations, demos & audience participation
Christine Stevens: Clay studio showcasing ceramics
Momoka Gomi & Line Nilsen: Weave Studio, showcasing work and loom processes
FROMTHEGROUNDUP Studio: Presenting current projects & offering Ask the Architect
Marek Tobolewski: Curating the Blue Building staircase with Blue artists & makers
Exhibitions: Explore exhibitions across gallery spaces.
Primary: Flat – Louisa Chambers, Craig Fisher, Lynn Fulton and Sam Metz
TG: Jeremy Glogan
Forth: Leah Hickey
Beam: Selected artists from Primary residents in Beam, the mezzanine and entrance corridor.
Access:
Primary Open will be located across multiple spaces at Primary. Our ground-floor gallery spaces and studios which have full, level access from our main entrance on Seely Road. However, there is no step-free access to our first-floor spaces.
You can find further access information on our website’s Visit Us page and via AccessAble.
Please email admin@weareprimary.org or call 0115 924 4493 with any access inquiries.