Calling all students!!!
If you are a student, you can access the gallery wireless network for free, so come in, enjoy a coffee and tell your friends!
Artist-led events and activities
Artist Talk with Faye Claridge
Thurs 8 May 2008, 7-9pm, £4
Faye Claridge creates intriguing work; join this talk to find out more as she takes you on a tour of the exhibition and then enjoy a light supper.
Artist Talk with Edgar Martins, plus a book signing
Sat 10 May 2008, 2-4pm, £4
Edgar Martins creates sublimely beautiful views of often un-beautiful sites. Hear him talk about his work and his new book, Topologies.
The Black Flag Game by Alex Pearl
Alex Pearl is one of BCA's residency artists. He will exhibit his new work in Spring 2009; until then he wants you to join him in taking part in the Black Flag Game.
The Black Flag Game revives the moment when Captain Scott, the Antarctic Explorer reached the South Pole only to be met by Roald Amundsen's black flags. The rules are simple. Take one of Alex's black flags, go somewhere and as long as there are no other flags in sight, plant it and claim it as your discovery! To take part or for more information contact alexpearl@lineone.net or visit http://blackflaggame.blogspot.com
Exhibition openings
Only A Stranger Can Bring Good Luck, Only A Known Man Can Hang – Faye Claridge
Saturday 12 April 2008, 2-4pm, Free Admission
Join us to celebrate the opening of this intriguing new exhibition, from 2-4pm. Everybody is welcome and there will be light refreshments available.
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A Portrait of Bedford – Darren Marsh (and a open call to local photographers)
Saturday 7 June 2008, 2-4pm, Free Admission
Join us for the opening party of ‘Portrait of Bedford’ on Saturday 7 June from 1pm onwards. Everybody welcome!
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The Long Look – Michael Collins
Join us for the launch of this exhibition on Saturday 9 August 2008. Admission Free.
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Exhibition-related events and activities
Drop in, Dress Up & Strike a Pose Free
Throughout Faye Claridge's exhibition, be inspired and recreate the poses of her subjects. Children will be able to dress up in the available costumes before a painted backdrop. A photograph can be taken as a memento, which we are happy to post to you, although there is a small charge of £3.50 to cover printing and postage costs.
We Need You!
Open call to everyone local… As part of the ‘Portrait of Bedford’ project, BCA requests that people living in Bedford contribute images that tell a story of their fellow Bedfordians, for display in BCA Gallery. For more information on how to get involved, please review the guidelines below, call 01234 818670 or pop into the gallery for an information sheet.
‘Portrait of Bedford’ project Submission Guidelines (PDF format)
‘Portrait of Bedford’ project Model Release Form (PDF format)
The Bedford Townscape Family Album
Do you have photographs of Bedford from yesteryear? Would you like to share these photographs with others? If so, bring them to BCA Gallery, where your images will go on display for the duration of ‘The Long Look’ exhibition in ‘The Bedford Townscape Family Album’.
