October 2011 - February 2012

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We are delighted to announce an exciting andvaried programme of events for NWSP's twelfthyear including exhibitions, screenings, talks andworkshops as well as professional practice eventsaimed at supporting emergent artists.

All Collective events are FREE and all welcome.

Fri 7 October | Exhibition PreviewGordon Schmidt | Rhianna TurnbullAmelia Bywater and Christian Newby

Sat 8 October – Sun 6 November | ExhibitionGordon Schmidt | Rhianna TurnbullAmelia Bywater and Christian NewbyGallery open Tuesday – Sunday 11-5pm

Thurs 13 October 6-8pm | Talk eventARTISTS’ DIY SOAPBOXDo you know what’s going on at the grassrootsin Scotland? Come along, find out and beinspired by some of Scotland’s newest and mostexciting ventures. Please get in touch on 0131220 1260 or email mail@collectivegallery.net ifyou have a project you’d like to promote for 10minutes on our soapbox

Sun 16 October 1-4.45pm | WorkshopSTARTING OUTStill trying to get to grips with becoming self-employed? Or do you have a few years underyour belt but want to check you are on the righttrack? Cultural Enterprise Office's Starting Outworkshop is specifically tailored for practisingcreative professionals focusing on operating,financing and making a living from your creativepractice and the practicalities of starting abusiness. To reserve a place, call 0844 544 9990or email events@culturalenterpriseoffice.co.uk

Fri 18 November 7-9pm | Exhibition PreviewFlorrie James | Joey Villemont | Oliver Braid

Sat 19 November - Sun 18 DecemberExhibitionFlorrie James | Joey Villemont | Oliver BraidGallery open Tuesday – Sunday 11-5pm

Sun 27 November 5pm & 6pm | ExhibitionEventFlorrie James and Ross Little present a screeningof a new collaborative film.

Thurs 15 Dec 7-9pm | Exhibition EventTo launch Oliver Braid’s Christmas WindowProject and in conjunction with I’ll look forwardto it join us for an evening of live musicalperformance, with artists interpreting the scoredeveloped by Oliver on his artist page.

Thurs 22 December 2011 – Thurs 12January 2012 | Christmas WindowExhibitionOliver BraidA new work made specifically for Collective’sgallery windows and to be viewed from thestreet over Christmas and Hogmanay whenCollective is closed to the public.

Thurs 22 December 2011 - Sun 8 January2012Collective closed for Christmas

Fri 20 January 7-9pm | Exhibition PreviewJack McConville | Ash ReidAmelia Bywater & Christian Newby

Sat 21 January – Sun 19 FebruaryExhibitionJack McConville | Ash ReidAmelia Bywater & Christian NewbyGallery open Tuesday – Sunday 11-5pm

Thurs 2 February | Advice SessionTHE ADVICE BUREAUWe’re offering advice and feedback from ourstaff and invited art professionals on futureprojects you are planning. This is more abrainstorming session than a portfolio reviewand we are not soliticiting proposals, butoffering input, mentoring and expertise. Pleaseget in touch on 0131 220 1260 or emailmail@collectivegallery.net to discuss what you’reinterested in and we’ll try to match the rightguests for your session.

Sat 18 – Sun 19 FebruaryWEEKEND SYMPOSIUM @ TRAMWAYA cross art form symposium bringing togetherNWSP 2011 and Tramway’s New Work Season, afull weekend programme includingperformance, screenings and discussions focusedon the needs and opportunities of emergentpractitioners working in Scotland today.This symposium has been developed as acollaboration between Collective’s NWSP,Vanishing Point Theatre’s Space 11 programmeand Tramway, Glasgow.

If you want to keep up to date with all theforthcoming events and/or receive informationof how to apply for next year’s programmeplease sign up for e-invites and monthly e-newsletters via our website:www.collectivegallery.net where you will alsofind our Life After Art School pack that providesinformation on opportunities for recentgraduates.

Diary of events