UCA Farnham library : art exhibition

Our very own art exhibition
Library, UCA Farnham, GU9 7DS.
8 – 25 May 2012

The library at University for the Creative Arts, Farnham, is hosting an exhibition of work by staff from the library and VADS (the Visual Arts Data Service) . 

 Our Very Own ART EXHIBITION shifts the focus of UCA’s creative talent from students to Farnham library staff. The works presented for the exhibition range across a wide variety of disciplines and media, from the ‘traditional’ to the contemporary. Contributions have come from those with formal qualifications in the creative arts, but the exhibition has allowed a democratic exhibiting field, as all staff were encouraged to participate. Commendingly, taking into account both their busy work and personal lives, many found time to contribute a piece.

Artists’ books : interviews with artists

The V&A website features interviews with several leading book artists, who discuss their route into publishing artists’ books, how they see artists’ books fitting in with contemporary art, and give recommendations of starting points for collecting artists’ books.

The book artists featured include Sarah Bodman, Jackie Batey,  John Dilnot and Angela Lorenz whose work all features in the artists’ books collections at University for the Creative Arts.

Pride of the Valley sculpture park

Jumps Road, Churt, Farnham GU10 2LH

The Pride of the Valley sculpture park near Farnham has over 200 sculptures for sale by contemporary artists, and is located in a beautiful setting with over ten acres of woodland.  Earlier this year, the sculpture park was voted the “most loved business in Farnham”.

The sculpture park is open every day from 10-5, and you can find out more here.

Art 21 : artists interviews

Art 21 is an American TV series that profiles a wide range of contemporary artists and photographers, who discuss the motivation behind their art.  The Art 21 website features a range of clips from the series, as well as complete episodes.  UCA libraries at Maidstone, Rochester and Farnham also have DVD box sets available of the first 5 series of Art 21.

Featured below is a clip of Japanese photographer Hiroshi Sugimoto discussing his student days studying Western philosophy in Tokyo, encountering Oriental philosophy (such as Zen Buddhism) in California, and his interest in the history of Modernism.

Call for Video Responses – How do you define yourself?

A group of students at UCA Farnham are producing and exhibiting an installation in the James Hockey Gallery and they need your help to create an audio collage.

If you wish not to make a video response from Youtube, there is also the option of sending an audio file to dome.uca@gmail.com.

LightTAG at the Foyer Gallery, UCA Farnham

21 February – 5 March 2011

The LightTAG project is a collaboration between the University for the Creative Arts (UCA), the University of Surrey and the South East Physics Network (SEPnet). Led by visual artist Tine Bech, from UCA, and scientist Dr Kathryn Harkup, of the University of Surrey, young people from Hampshire, Kent and Surrey have been discovering a new way to explore youth culture – and challenge society’s perception of it – through the science and art of light.

LightTAG worked with groups of young people who are either: care leavers; disabled; not in education, employment or training and who live within the reach of SEPnet universities. Participants took part in workshops where they were taught how coloured LED lights could create light drawings and animations through an innovative camera technique to produce vibrant pieces of art which will be on show at the Foyer Gallery, UCA Farnham.

More information about this exhibition can be found on the UCA website.

Special Event at the James Hockey & Foyer Galleries, UCA Farnham

Thursday 16 December 2010, 7.30 – 9pm

Join us for a special evening of mince pies, mulled wine and live music surrounded by stunning art, all in the name of art activism!

Professor Dr. Suzanne Buchan gallery talk

Parasol unit, 14 Wharf Road London, N1 7RW
Thursday 15th July, 19:00

To tie in with the current exhibition on Japanese artist Tabaimo, Professor Dr Suzanne Buchan (Professor of Animation Aesthetics, University for the Creative Arts) will discuss the visual affinities that correspond between Tabaimo’s work and the contexts of high/low art economies, animation aesthetics and spatial politics.

£5 / £3 concessions.  Booking for events is essential due to limited spaces.


To guarantee your place please book on 0207 490 7373 or email events@parasol-unit.org  Find out more on the Parasol Unit website.

Degree Shows 2010 at the James Hockey & Foyer Galleries, and UCA Farnham

3 – 12 June 2010
James Hockey & Foyer Galleries, and UCA Farnham campus

Private View
Thursday 3 June 2010, 6 – 9pm

The University for the Creative Arts’ annual Degree Shows are the highlight of the year and the culmination of much hard work and commitment from UCA’s final year students. They showcase original, innovative and inspiring work from all FE and 3rd year BA students.

A.I.R. Artists in Residence at the James Hockey & Foyer Galleries, Farnham

A.I.R. Artists in Residence
15 – 21 May 2010
James Hockey & Foyer Galleries

Private View
Monday 17 May 2010, 6 – 8pm

A.I.R. is a group exhibition of artists currently in residence at UCA. This stunning array of artists from all walks of life have come together to exhibit a series of works showcasing their abilities and experience at the University.

A.I.R. explores the way in which these artists work, make and think, by allowing the audience a sneak preview of their practice. With a streamed projection of photography documenting their making processes, the artists are able to answer the question of how these works are made and show the thought processes involved in making. The viewer is able to see what the maker sees from beginning to end and the final pieces, along with works in progress, will be showcased throughout the galleries.

James Hockey & Foyer Galleries , UCA Farnham , Falkner Road , Farnham, Surrey GU9 7DS