Tuttle 101 – Monday 28th February 12.30-2.30pm -Rochester

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Tuttle 101 will be at 12:30 – 2:30pm Monday 28th February inside the former Westminster Bank at 161 High Street Rochester (Kent, ME1 1EH).

Inspired by years of conversation and months of collaboration, a team of 101 advocates are now inspired towards an exciting coworking space opportunity. This month you’re invited to participate in a vision, fueled by coffee and inspiration, you are welcomed to explore a rather special 161 High Street space in central Rochester.

Please do come along, we really want to hear what you think! What should we create for you?

Tuttle will run for a fixed period between 12:30-2:30pm because of other activities happening in the venue on the day, but please do check the limited availability for an opportunity to extend your exploration into the later afternoon and evening.

Natasha Steer will be present to represent Creatabot.

www.spareplace.com – Map of Available Shops and Studios in the UK

Creative Opportunities

Spare Place is a collaboration between the Empty Shops Network and Open Sussex. The Empty Shops Network have been recycling empty shops for ten years and provide the tools, skills and knowledge to make this information openly available.

“The Dreamer and the Doer” Mini Biography of Kevin Proctor

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Kevin Proctor speaks to Creatabot about how he came to be involved in film production and became director of the web series “Self Centered”. Kevin Proctor is the ideal example of how to work your way up the ladder within media using your own initiative. Hopefully by learning more about Kevin’s past this can help to inspire others who would love to work in production.

Mini-Residency on a Lightship Available

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Applications are invited from artists to participate in a mini-residency on LV21, a lightship moored off Gillingham Pier in Kent.

Taking place over three days in March and April, artists will collaborate in responding to the space, generating new work and conversations about practising in public. On the third day, the public will be invited to come on board and see the work made, and join in the conversation.

Kirstin Moore – Jewellery Designer

Featured Creatives

Creatabot speaks to Kirstin Moore, a jewellery designer based in Kent, and found out some more about her background and what inspires her.

“How to Get a Break as a Writer” – New Book By Neil Nixon

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This new book by Kent writer Neil Nixon discusses the opportunities that exist out there for writers. It is a book about generating an income from your writing showing you the way your ideas and words can be employed to earn money.

Graffiti Artist Gets Knit

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In 2009 I had the “privilege” of queuing for 5 hours to see Banksy’s take over at Bristol museum. I was really pleased to have been able to see the exhibition but when an underground artist becomes a worldwide household name it leaves us craving fresh underground art.

Enter “The Fastener” who’s real name I shall leave you to try and find out. “The Fastener” tags various locations with knitted graffiti leaving behind random knitted objects and art pieces. Labeled by the artist as “Guerilla knitting” this is a fresh type of artwork that is something to keep a close eye on as well as being inspirational.

Art In The Dockyard Exhibition – February to March 2011 – Chatham

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Some of the best creative talent from Kent will be exhibited during February and March in No. 1 Smithery: The Gallery – a new contemporary exhibition space of the highest standard, designed to attract national and international touring exhibitions to the region for the first time.

Stephen Walls – Tomorrow People

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Stephen Walls is Creative Director of Tomorrow People – a Digital and Marketing Communication consultancy that aims to help promote creative people and their businesses. We spoke to Steve to find out some more about Tomorrow People.

Deaf Cat Studios For Hire – Rochester

Creative Opportunities

The Deaf Cat studios are set over three floors forming a small, creative community and there are currently 3 studios available for hire. 

Rikard Osterlund – Photographer

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Rikard Osterlund is a professional photographer in Kent who switches between being a commercial photographer, photographic artist and photography lecturer.  I found out some more about him and where his love of photography began.

Ryan John – Singer and Song Writer

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Ryan John is a singer and song writer who currently lives in Chatham, Kent. He writes from home and has a home recording studio set-up, but also records in Camden, London at Zay-D’s studio, who are the production company that produces some of Ryan’s material.

Victoria Wainwright – Illustrator

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Victoria Wainwright is an all round creative in Kent that specialises in illustration. I asked her some questions so we could find out a little more about her.

First Episode Of Web Drama “Self Centered” By Kent Writer Steven Keevil Released

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The first web episode of “Self Centered” starring Eastenders star Kellie Shirley has just been released online. The series is written by Kent writer Steven Keevil, Directed by Kevin Proctor and Produced by Tamana Bleasdale and follows the life of a young depressed actress who seemingly has a new purpose in life given to her when she wakes up in a rehab clinic in the future.

Each episode of the series will be released over the next 6 weeks and are available to watch in HD through “You tube” at:

http://www.youtube.com/user/selfcenteredseries

as well as on the “Self Centered” website at:

http://www.selfcenteredseries.co.uk/


An Interview With Tallulah Rendall

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Not many artists today are able to put their whole creativity into their music, but I was given the chance to meet someone who has worked hard to be different.

An Interview With Zara Carpenter – Milliner and Head Piece Creator

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Usually found busily sewing away in the Deaf Cat cafe in Rochester, Zara Carpenter is an inspiring craftswoman who leads the way for many creatives. Maybe by learning some more about her we can draw even more inspiration…

Groundwork Community Cafe – Gillingham

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The Groundwork community cafe in Gillingham aims to bring together the local community and help to share ideas, art and provide training.

An Interview With Sian Bostwick – Jewellery Designer and Craftswoman

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Sian Bostwick is a jewellery designer in Rochester, Kent with incredible skill and talent. Her work, inspired by fairytales and fantasies, truly please the eye and each piece is beautifully crafted in its design. To find out more about her skill and in the aim of inspiring others I asked Sian some questions about herself and her craft.

Call For Participants To Create A New Community Opera – Kent

Creative Opportunities

From the 29th of January Curious Planet will be running a series of theatre performance and design workshops at the Brook Theatre in Chatham in the run up to the production of their new opera: Element – Beyond the Immutable Weight of Gravity.

Abigail Steer – Artist and Illustrator

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Abigail Steer is an illustrator from Gravesend, Kent who focuses most of her work on Manga based art and similar. I thought everyone would like to know some more about her so I got in touch.

The North Kent Local Authority Arts Partnership Invites Applications From Artists for “Encounter”

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The North Kent Local Authority Arts Partnership would like to invite artists to submit their work for “Encounter”:  a series of 6 temporary art experiences taking place across urban spaces of North Kent during the summer of 2011.

Photography Project – “A Year In The Life Of” – Canterbury Faversham and Sheppey

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The “Year In The Life Of” photography project returns for 2011, this time also extending to include Canterbury and Sheppey. The project aims to capture a year in the life of each area and present 365 photographs, one for each day of 2011.

Creek Creative Art’s Centre – Faversham

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The ‘Creek Creative’ initiative is about forming a productive, commercially-viable, art and design community within Faversham town centre, by providing affordable studios, workshops, public exhibition space, and extended facilities, to meet an identified local demand.

Registration Open For South East Open Studios 2011

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Every year in June, artists and craftspeople across South East England open their doors to the public. It is a unique opportunity to meet, talk to and see them at work as part of the South East Open Studios event. The next SEOS Event will take place on 3rd to 19th June 2011.

The Horsebridge Art Centre – Whitstable

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The Horsebridge Arts and Community Centre is located in the heart of Whitstable, Kent. The Centre was set up to provide a social, cultural and learning resource of high quality that is excellent value and accessible to all.

Polka Dot Art Centre – Teynham – Kent

Creative Communities and Inspiring Websites

The Polka Dot art centre’s aim is to create an awareness for the Arts in Swale. They host special events and hold exhibitions throughout the year, as well as in-house framing and design services.

“Get Real” Photography Exhibition – 15th October to 3rd of January – Rochester

Creative and Art Events

Get Real is an exhibition of various artists work that has been inspired by unreal, artificial and imaginary subjects. Artists displaying their work include jewellery designers Adam Paxon and Moon Young Shin as well as UK based Italian artist Emilia Telese.

Nigel Adams – Artist Interview

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Nigel Adams is a Kent artist who creates “indescribable” art in many types of formats and genres. I had the opportunity to speak to Nigel and find out some more about him.

AGNITIO Photography Exhibition – Chatham – 2nd December to 7th December

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Agnitio is a group exhibition by four contemporary Photographers: Dominika Ciemira (Poland), Sonja Earl (UK), Ida Söderlund (Finland), Vladimir Shilin (Latvia).

Hello You Creatives – Creative Network and Community Website

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http://helloyoucreatives.com/

“Hello You Creatives” is about creative people getting to know each other, finding new things and general rants/discussions about being creative. They post great work, terrible work and talk to the people behind the ideas. They also look at the people who make up the industry.

Red, White & Blue – Photographic Exhibition – 3rd to 5th of December – Rochester

Creative and Art Events

Red White and Blue is an exhibition covering the subject of how Britain has changed and presents the dissapearance of historical Britain in photographic medium.

Breaking Point – Private View Photography Exhibition – LV21 – Gillingham – 10th of December

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“Breaking point” is an group exhibition exploring personal identity in relation to trauma.

Look Out Glastonbury – Rainham Festival May Come About

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Many in Kent would love to go to Glastonbury but for some it is just too far. Well this may all change as there are plans to start a big new music festival right here in Kent.

Ciaran McKay at ceemSTUDIO

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ceemSTUDIO is the name under which Medway artist, Ciaran McKay produces his hand-made work.  

The Deaf Cat Cafe – Rochester

Creative and Art Events

The Deaf Cat is a coffee bar in Rochester, Kent that is a hub for the local creative scene. Not only can do they hire out their wall space for art pieces but they also provide an online portfolio for artists worldwide. Please leave a comment if you love this place!

New Creative Magazine “WOW Medway!” To Launch On 24th November

Creative and Art News

“Wow Medway” is a new arts and entertainment magazine featuring the best of what’s-on-where in Medway. It will provide local arts news, interviews, feature articles, reviews, promotions and more.

Medway Broadside Launch Party – Sunday 28th November

Creative and Art Events

The Medway Broadside will be launching at 3pm on Sunday 28 November at Poco Loco, Chatham, with an afternoon of live music, tapas and games.