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Some of Hackney's young artistic talent have been invited by Free Form to work alongside professional artists to creatively document Stage Write, an educational song writing/ play writing project for young people. Developed in collaboration with the Hackney Empire, the project will culminate in digital projection to be shown as part of the Stage Write performanes at the Acorn Theatre.

Liz Leyh, Artist

Liz Leyh has extensive experience of delivering participatory arts projects both in the UK and internationally. In 1978 as artist in residence for the Milton Keynes Development Corporation she created the now legendary ‘Concrete Cows’. She is currently working with people with mental health issues on an art project based in West London. She will discuss this and other examples of her projects based in America, Israel and the UK.

Rachel Dickson & Emma Russell, Dickson Russell Art Management

'From Corporate Spaces to Public Places' Curatorial Dilemmas. A discussion of the issues that arise when curating for different clients and audiences in very different physical locations, both interior and exterior.

Rachel Dickson and Emma Russell set up Dickson Russell Art Management in 1992 after varied careers in the art worlds in London and New York. Drawing on their combined curatorial expertise and management skills, they have developed a successful working partnership to provide a full range of art consultancy services to meet the needs of their clients whether corporate, public or private.

Paula Terra Neale, PhD, Art Historian & Independent Curator

Public and the Private in the Arts, from the Modern Perspective into Contemporary Practices with case studies involving Brazilian Projects.

Paula has worked in many art sectors in Brazil, including Education, Galleries and Museums, and for UK institutions such as The British Council. She is a member of the international curatorial board of the University of Essex Collection of Latin American Art.

Martin Donlin, Architectural Glass Artist

Martin will give an overview of his working process and discuss his most recent art commissions.

Martin is a leading designer and maker of architectural glass. He works with the glass industry to produce site-specific contemporary art works on both large and small scale. He uses abstract designs as well as representational imagery, working with traditional materials and using modern technology to create contemporary works, which promote light and space. Past commissions include; New Street Station Entrance - Bullring, Birmingham, The Oracle Shopping Centre, Reading & Landmark Place, Slough.

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CreateIT: Creative Moves with ICT

A programme of events for creatives in Hackney to enhance their use of new technologies with seminar presentations, networking lunches and one to one technical advice sessions.

Hothouse IT Facilities & Advice

Hothouse Training Suite

1 March - 30 June 2005
Fridays 10am - 4pm
(excluding bank holidays)

One 2 One Technical Advice Sessions
Dan Barker
ICT Operations Manager, Free Form

1 March - 30 June 2005
Fridays 10am - 4pm
(excluding bank holidays)

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