Invitations to Join In

Ta(l)king Place: Tues 2nd June - Zoe Sawyer and Ruth Ben-Tovim

2009-05-27T23:44:00.003+01:00

Join us for the fifth and final event in this series of open sessions inviting networking and discussion around the intersections of contemporary art, architecture and community action.

As the Invitations to Join in programme comes to a close and the Encounters shop is vacated, this months event will address dis/used urban spaces and temporary projects.

With presentations from...

ZOE SAWYER {Artist and Curator/Co-founder of theartmarket, Leeds}

theartmarket is an artist-led initiative and hub of creative activity based in the Merrion Market in Leeds city centre. Running since 2006, theartmarket has hosted a range of events, exhibitions and workshops. Zoe also works as a freelance curator, recently curating Morphic Resonacne at Project Space Leeds. She will be joined by Jay Cover of nousvous, designer and associate of theartmarket.
, http://www.morphic-resonance.blogspot.com http://www.nousvous.eu

RUTH BEN-TOVIM {Artist, Facilitator and Creative Director of Encounters, Sheffield}

Encounters is a Sheffield based arts initiative specialising in the delivery of tailor made participatory arts projects that involve the collecting of urban histories. Founded in 2003, Encounters have work with dis-used shop spaces, street based intervention, interactive media, text, performance and photography. Ruth managed the Invitations to Join in programme.

http://www.encounters-arts.org.uk,

Ta(l)king Place aims to address contemporary social, artistic and urban issues whilst encouraging informal networking and dialogue between practitioners, professionals and residents. The events are open to all and take place at the Encounters shop, 16 Wostenholm road, Sheffield 7-9pm.

Drinks and a buffet will be provided, but if you can, please bring an item, however small, to add to the table!

Ta(l)king Place: Tues 5th May - Kai-Oi Jay Yung and Simon Cross

2009-04-30T22:00:00.001+01:00

Join us for the fourth in a series of open sessions inviting networking and discussion around the intersections of contemporary art, architecture and community action.

Drawing upon the success of the recent Invitations to Join in Swap Shop project, this months event addresses modes of exchange and economy.
With presentations from...

KAI-OI JAY YUNG {Liverpool based Artist, Writer and Curator.}

Kai-Oi Jay Yung’s recent project The Sock Exchange at FACT, Liverpool was part of FACT’s Climate For Change programme. Yung’s work explores borders, identities and ways of living, and as been exhibited at the Istanbul Biennial, Whitechapel Gallery, London and Tart, San Francisco. Her residencies and collaborations include Grizedale Arts, Cove Park, Munich and Libya.

http://blog.fact.co.uk/?p=1300, http://climateforchange.fact.co.uk/, http://www.happystacking.tv/blog/k=jay%20produce

SIMON CROSS {Founding Director of It’s Free Just Collect It.}

It’s Free Just Collect it is a nationwide freecycling network, promoting the donation and exchange of unwanted items towards the elimination of unnecessary waste. Cross had founded and developed a number of local action groups and is a member of Face to Face social performance group.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=32157855609

Ta(l)king Place aims to address contemporary social, artistic and urban issues whilst encouraging informal networking and dialogue between practitioners, professionals and residents. The events are open to all and take place at the Encounters Shop, 16 Wostenholm Road Sheffield 7-9pm.

Drinks and a buffet will be provided, but if you can, please bring an item, however small, to add to the table!

For more information on Ta(l)king Place, or to join the mailing list, contact Charlotte at invitationstojoinin@googlemail.com

http://invitationstojoinin.blogspot.com, info@encounters-arts.org.uk, http://www.encounters-arts.org.uk/

Invitations to Join in, Encounters Shop, 16 Wostenholm Road, Sharrow, Sheffield S7

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Ta(l)king Place: Tues 7th April - Tony Broomhead and James Wallbank

2009-03-31T11:24:00.003+01:00

Ta(l)king Place returns from hibernation! Join us for the third in a series of open sessions inviting networking and discussion around the intersections of contemporary art, architecture and community action.

This month's event explores technology as a potential barrier to or enabler of participation.
With presentations from...

TONY BROOMHEAD {Architect and co-founder of Amenity Space, London.}
Amenity Space produce innovative work through exploration and research that connects with the user/listener/viewer and promotes architectural discourse. They also present a regular radio programme on Resonance FM.
http://www.amenityspace.co.uk/

JAMES WALLBANK {Founder of Access Space, Sheffield.}
Access Space is the UK’s first free media lab: an open-access learning community where participants learn, create and communicate online.
http://www.access-space.org

Ta(l)king Place aims to address contemporary social, artistic and urban issues whilst encouraging informal networking and dialogue between practitioners, professionals and residents. The events are open to all and take place at the Encounters Shop, 16 Wostenholm Road Sheffield 7-9pm.

Drinks and a buffet will be provided, but if you can, please bring an item, however small, to add to the table!

For more information on Ta(l)king Place, or to join the mailing list, contact Charlotte at invitationstojoinin@googlemail.com
Phone: 07516641482

Swap Shop Extended Opening!

2009-03-21T23:32:00.003Z

Swap Shop is still in business!

Due to the success of Invitations to Join in 4: Swap Shop, the shop will remain open on the following days until the 5th April:

Tuesdays 2-7pm
Saturdays and Sundays 12-3pm

Continuing from last weekend's events and 'drop-in' swapping hours,
the Encounters Shop stays open and stocked with a wealth of goods to exchange.

From clothes, books and everyday items to recipes, services, stories and curiosities, we have everything from the useful to the useless and the unexpected.
Just bring something along to swap, however big or small, or maybe a offer a token of your knowledge or skills.

Remember, one man's rubbish is another man's treasure!
(And women's!)

Visit the Encounters Shop, 16 Wostenholm Road, Sheffield S7.

http://encounters-arts.org.uk
invitationstojoinin@googlemail.com
Contact Mel at 07918185160 for out of hours appointment.

Invitations toJoin in 4: Swap Shop

2009-03-05T14:39:00.002Z

Invitations to Join in presents a weekend of exchange at the Encounters Shop, 16 Wostenholm Road, Sharrow, Sheffield S7.

From 13th -15th March, 12 - 5pm (10.30 - 12.30 Sunday).
As well as an ongoing ‘drop in’ swapping of books, songs, everyday objects and curiosities, skills, vouchers, tips and advice, visitors are invited to take part in specific activities, workshops and off-site events scheduled over the three days and lead by a variety of local artists, residents, groups and organisations.
The schedule includes a women’s story, clothes and lunch exchange, international song swapping, pinhole camera, knitting, crochet and other skills workshops, a clothes swap disco and a story and book swapping social with brunch.

The schedule is as follows:

Friday 12th
12-5pm
Women’s Event with clothes swapping and alterations, tea and conversation. Bring lunch to share!

7.30 - 10.30

International Song Swap at The Old Sharrow School with sharing and singing of international songs with contributions from City of Sanctuary and Opor Choir.

Saturday 13th
12-5pm
Pinhole camera workshop lead by Daniele Rinaudo and Knitting and Crochet with Ruthie Ford, supported by the Wool Baa.
8pm

Clothes Swap Disco at 'Curry in the Surrey', annual Peace in the Park fundraiser at The Earl, £5 entry with free curry and music.

Sunday 14th
10.30am - 12.30pm

Story and Book swap with brunch (bring along food to share!)

For further details on these events and opening times contact invitationstojoinin@googlemail.com or call 0114 2588961.
Details will be updated on the blog at http://invitationstojoinin.blogspot.com
The Invitations to Join in programme is a series of participatory projects delivered collaboratively by Encounters and an open group of local artists, organisations and individuals interested in participation and dialogue.

Contact: invitationstojoinin@googlemail.com
www.encounters- arts.org.uk

Ta(l)king Place 2nd December - Andy Abbott and Florian Kossak

2008-11-26T00:34:00.012Z

Join us for the second in a series of open monthly sessions inviting discussion around participation, action and interdiscipliary collaboration in local urban contexts.

With presentations from...

ANDY ABBOTT {Leeds based Artist, Writer and Curator/Black Dogs}
http://www.andyabbott.co.uk http://black-dogs.org

FLORIAN KOSSAK {Architect and Curator, University of Sheffield School of Architecture}

Ta(l)king Place aims to explore intersecting contemporary social, artistic and urban issues whilst encouraging informal networking and dialogue between practitioners, professionals and residents. This months speakers address modes of collaboration and the occupation of varying sites within their work.

Drinks and a buffet will be provided, but if you can, please bring an item, however small, to add to the table!

For more information on Ta(l)king Place, or to join the mailing list, contact Sam or Charlotte at invitationstojoinin@googlemail.com Phone: 07516641482

Ta(l)king Place 4th November - Grow Sheffield and Transition Sheffield

2008-11-03T01:20:00.004Z

Join us for the first in a series of open monthly sessions inviting discussion around participation, action and interdisciplinary collaboration in local urban contexts.

With presentations from...

Anne Marie Culhane {Grow Sheffield} http://www.growsheffield.com

Transition Sheffield http://www.transitionsheffield.org.uk

The sessions aim to explore contemporary social, artistic and urban issues, whilst encouraging informal networking and dialogue between local practitioners, professionals and residents, generating new ideas and collaborations.

Drinks and a basic buffet will be provided, but if you can, please bring an item of food, however small, to add to the table!

For more information on Ta(l)king Place to join the mailing list contact Sam or Charlotte at invitations@encounters-arts.org.uk
Phone: 07516641482

Invitations to Join In 1: Encounter Abundance

2008-10-16T22:20:00.009+01:00

Hello
Saturday 11th October saw the launch of Invitations to Join in 1 at the Encounters shop which is a collaboration between Abundance, Encounters and other volunteers. It was a really busy and eventful day with about 70 people popping in between 2-4pm. We had an opening launch outside the shop with a collective fruit munching moment and juice drinking, someone had brought home made bread and we shared chutney and crackers. Albie cut the threshold made of vine to officially open the shop. Its open 3 days per week Wed 12- 6, Thursday 12-6, Saturday 11- 4 with a small team of volunteers. There are several activities going on in the shop. 1) Fruit/Story exchange. People come in and write a memory or story about feasting/meals/celebrations/fasting on a template that they hang on branches that are in the shop. They then help themselves to a bag of fruit 2) Recipe corner. People bring in a recipe and photocopy it and hang it on nails on the wall. 3) Fair Exchange corner. People bring in food related items and swap for seeds/ chutney that Abundance have provided and anything else that people have brought in. Today someone brought in a picture they'd painted of fruit, someone else a huge amount of Rosemary, some pickled onions. People are being asked to draw the item they've brought to exchange and the item they are taking 4) Sheffield Food Network. Architecture students from the university of Sheffield have created an interactive food map as part of a live project they are involved in to collect information about food/places. Finally there is also fresh juice, information about growing initiative in Sheffield. It has been really essential to have a central co - ordinator a job which Ruth Nutter has been doing and then a few of us acting as a curatorial/ installation team devising activities and setting up the shop. Now a wider group of people are acting as shop keepers and others will be doing workshops/specific activities. I feel that there is still work to be done to spread the word and some slots are bit thin on the ground for volunteers. So if anyone has a few hours especially on Saturdays that would be great.

Ruth