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Join like minds in sharing a contemporary visual art collection!
15 Jul 2009
The Collective Birmingham Studio Visit to Simon and Tom Bloor
Tuesday 21st July, 6.30 - 8.30pm
Part of the Art of Ideas II, Tours and Events Programme
Find out how to book your exclusive place at this event!
The Collective Birmingham is looking to recruit its final members before officially forming in order to join a growing national network of groups around the UK.
Find out more about the Collective Birmingham’s existing plans and explore the benefits of collecting in a group at their forthcoming visit to the studio of contemporary artists, Simon and Tom Bloor.
Simon & Tom Bloor, As long as it lasts 2009 (installation view)
Photograph by Stuart Whipps, Courtesy of Eastside Projects, Birmingham.
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How does The Collective work?
Group members contribute an agreed amount to the Birmingham's group art buying fund. Artworks are then selected, purchased and displayed in the group member’s homes. The group has a formal constitution and an accounting system based on the successful founding group in London which has been running for 7 years. Through joint collecting money is saved, knowledge is transferred and the visual art journey becomes more of an engaged social experience.
Who are The Collective Birmingham looking to recruit?
There are currently six group members in The Collective Birmingham who are looking for sociable individuals of similar artistic tastes who are open minded with an active interest in the Contemporary Visual Arts. Ideal candidates will have a little bit of free wall space, the ability to commit financially and some free time in the evenings for private views and meetings.
There is clearly the potential to build a valuable collection and the group values the journey, friendships and educational aspects being part of The Collective will bring.
Join The Collective Birmingham Studio visit
The Collective Birmingham invites you to join them in exploring the professional life of three local artists/groups with growing national and international reputations in the art world: Simon & Tom Bloor who recently had their first large scale solo exhibition As Long as it Lasts at Eastside Projects, Juneau Projects and Elizabeth Rowe.
Existing members of the group have decided that to show their commitment to supporting local galleries and artists, it will mark its formation through sponsorship of Eastside Projects Legacy Project for Eastside. A Silver Birch tree from Simon & Tom Bloor's recent show will be planted in the forthcoming City Park. The group will also acquire a limited edition print to begin its collection.
Details
The Collective Studio Visit - Simon and Tom Bloor
Tuesday 21st July, 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Studio Capri
Rear of 55 Great Tindal Street
Ladywood
Birmingham B16 8DR
6.30pm - 7pm
Welcome and hospitality
Arrive and meet existing members of The Collective Birmingham
Find out the realities and benefits of collecting in a group
7pm - 7.30pm
Guided Studio tour and talk by Simon & Tom Bloor
7.30 - 7.45pm
An introduction to the work and studio of Juneau Projects
7.45pm - 8pm
An introduction to the work and studio of Elizabeth Rowe
8pm - 8.30pm
An opportunity to find out more about collecting in a group and the Collective Birmingham's existing plans.
Book your place at the event!
This event is strictly by invitation only. To reserve your exclusive place please RSVP to sarah@commissioner.org.uk quoting OA/CV or telephone 07971 851 957.
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