WELCOME TO THE 2013 LIVED ART FESTIVAL OF CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE Lived Art celebrates the achievements of graduating students from across The Performance Centre’s programmes in Dance, Theatre, Music and Production, and provides an intensive, public and professionalised context through which to enjoy and engage with their work. The Performance Centre is developing a reputation for interdisciplinary invention, social-engagement and the making of new and challenging work. I know that this year’s Festival programme bears testament to these qualities that are vitally important in the current social and economic climate. A pioneering spirit has been with these students from the outset, being as they are, the first to complete a full three-year course of study here in The Performance Centre. Being ‘the first’ is rarely straightforward, and with excitement and opportunities, it brings challenges and anxieties. The students have taken all this on all with the same energy, intelligence and courage that is manifest in their work, and for this the University is immensely proud. I have little doubt that these artists, having now completed degree education more progressive and interrogative than most, are very well placed to make increasingly meaningful and significant contributions to shaping the future of their respective fields of practice. I’d like to thank all who have been involved in this event, which has, as is traditional, been a student-led initiative, and I encourage all who attend to see as much work as possible and join us in celebrating our students achievements and another significant milestone in our recent history. LIVED ART EXTENDED The Lived Art Festival team would like to ask performers and visitors, whether real or virtual, to share ideas, thoughts, comments, questions, photographs, videos and stories surrounding the festival on our social media channels or otherwise; look out for the comments books and blackboard in The Performance Centre. By liking The Performance Centre facebook page and following us on twitter (@FalTPC) using the hashtag #livedart you’ll be able to join, contribute to and extend the conversations that the work starts. WELCOME TO THE 2013 LIVED ART FESTIVAL OF CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE Lived Art celebrates the achievements of graduating students from across The Performance Centre’s programmes in Dance, Theatre, Music and Production, and provides an intensive, public and professionalised context through which to enjoy and engage with their work. The Performance Centre is developing a reputation for interdisciplinary invention, social-engagement and the making of new and challenging work. I know that this year’s Festival programme bears testament to these qualities that are vitally important in the current social and economic climate. A pioneering spirit has been with these students from the outset, being as they are, the first to complete a full three-year course of study here in The Performance Centre. Being ‘the first’ is rarely straightforward, and with excitement and opportunities, it brings challenges and anxieties. The students have taken all this on all with the same energy, intelligence and courage that is manifest in their work, and for this the University is immensely proud. I have little doubt that these artists, having now completed degree education more progressive and interrogative than most, are very well placed to make increasingly meaningful and significant contributions to shaping the future of their respective fields of practice. I’d like to thank all who have been involved in this event, which has, as is traditional, been a student-led initiative, and I encourage all who attend to see as much work as possible and join us in celebrating our students achievements and another significant milestone in our recent history. Dr Larry Lynch, Head of the Department of Performance Emma Jane Martin: The Drawing Room image © Steve Tanner FIND OUT MORE Twitter @FalTPC Twitter @Livedart Hashtag #Livedart Youtube FalPerformanceCentre facebook/ThePerformanceCentre
Posted on: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:12:29 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015