northerngame
Working with traditional communities and contemporary exhibitions
This post is an initial attempt to describe an extraordinary socially engaged art commission I was lucky enough to co-create with artist Stevie Ronnie. The work was participatory; the exhibition likewise. The opening was Friday 6th June. The work is on show until the end of July, so this is my reflection of our work up to the exhibition and what happened at the opening…
Ring, Ringer, Wring, Case hardened steel Northumbrian quoit, wrought iron hob, shark wire, blue clay, found items, Stevie Ronnie 2014 (photograph, Stephen Pritchard)
Artist: Stevie Ronnie
Curator/ producer: Stephen Pritchard
Produced by: dot to dot active arts CIC
Commissioned by: The Whistle Art Stop
Location: pubs across South West Northumberland
Exhibition venue: Haltwhistle, Northumberland
Funded by: Arts Council England and Northumberland Arts Development
Project dates: April to June 2014
Exhibition dates: 6th June to end July 2014
Appropriated image of spectators watching game at Cart’s Bog, Allen Valley Quoits League website
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