For those of you who haven't heard of it, Bank Street Arts is an innovative, self-funded Arts Centre in the heart of Sheffield, which has been providing a setting for artistic individuals, organisations and events since 2008. In three years, it has grown remarkably from one studio to thirty, and now includes eight public galleries. As a registered charity, existing independently on outside funding, the organisation has the freedom to operate as they wish and chooses to focus on encouraging hybrid art projects, particularly collaborations between artists.
With the Off the Shelf Festival just around the corner, Bank Street Arts have a range of exciting events to coincide, including poetry readings, workshops and photography screenings. The events kick off on 10th October, with poetry readings from distinguished Australian poet, Chris Wallace Crabbe, South-African poet Katharine Kilelea and Canadian Jean McNeil. Crabbe's fame comes from a history of academic posts at Melbourne, Harvard, Yale and Exeter Universities and a chair position at the Australian Poetry Centre. Alongside his performance will be readings from South-African poet Katharine Kilelea and Canadian Jean McNeil.
Bank Street Arts are open about their enthusiasm for people getting involved and as part of their efforts, are hosting workshops and master classes throughout the month with hugely experienced workshop leaders and poets, giving supportive and inspiring readings. The Bank Street Poets Workshop is free and offers feedback and group discussion for budding poets and anyone interested in improving their writing. Some cost, but the organisation is offering the chance to work with highly recognised writers and National Poetry Competition winner, Ian Duhig.
Many of the events throughout October are expected to sell out quickly, but it's not surprising with prices running as low as £3 a ticket. Luckily, there are a range of events being hosted free of charge. PushPull is a monthly photography screening and general celebration of good photography, welcoming anybody with an interest in photography and promotes a relaxed and informal evening. For those uninterested in poetry, or those without a deep understanding of photography, PushPull doesn't dwell on the technicalities; it's about what the images communicate and as a bonus, it is completely free.
Bank Street Arts' exhibitions are still being held alongside October's events, and the organisations' residents' and studio owners host a large range of individual and collaborative pieces throughout the year, so if there are no events being held, the organisation is open to the public most days of the week.
Opening times are available
online as well as current and
upcoming events and ticket sales
at www.bankstreetarts.com.
By Laura Thomson
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