Turner Contemporary announces 2013 autumn events programme

Press release Turner Contemporary announces 2013 autumn events programme  Following a lively summer where we welcomed our one millionth visitor in just over two years, Turner Contemporary has an exciting autumn programme lined up. Turner and Constable: Sketching from Nature. Works from the Tate Collection and Dorothy Cross: Connemara open on 5 October followed by a series of stimulating talks, including artist Dorothy Cross in conversation with writer Brian Dillon, and a curator’s talk and tour on the exhibition Turner and Constable by its curator Michael Rosenthal. In addition, on the 23 November Turner Contemporary will play host to a major new choral performance, Lachrymose, a vocal response to the conflicting emotional landscape of remembrance for those lost at sea in the World Wars.

Artist's talk: Dorothy Cross in conversation with Brian Dillon Sat 5 October, 3pm, £6/£5 Dorothy Cross talks about Connemara, her new exhibition at Turner Contemporary, with writerBrian Dillon.     Family Workshop: Easy Sundays Palette Painting Sun 6 October, 1-4pm, drop in £3 per child / free for adults, under 3s and families living in CT9 Make your own paintings, using the same colours and materials as renowned British artists JMW Turner, John Constable and John Sell-Cotman.

Platform: Graduate Award Exhibition 9 October-10 November 2013, Clore Learning Studio, free Turner Contemporary is showcasing the talent of emerging artists from East Kent in our Clore Learning Studio and other spaces, as part of the Platform programme which aims to support graduate professional development and nurture new talent. This year’s Platform exhibition showcases the work of seven graduates from three Kent Universities. Adult Workshop: Radio Intervention Sat 12 October, 10am-4pm, free Discover how to use radio as a space for creative intervention with Radio Arts. Record, edit, process and create soundscapes in specific sound environments and spaces in Margate, then hear your work broadcast onsite, via 12 solar powered radios and through micro-transmitters across Margate. Writer’s Squad Taster Event Sat 12 October, 10am-1pm, free Join a free taster event for our Writer’s Squad, open to all enthusiastic young writers aged 13- 17, and a brilliant opportunity to develop new skills and meet new people. By exploring a range of creative writing, from poetry to playwriting and lyrics to flash fiction, the Squad introduces young writers to a wide variety of writing styles inspired by Turner Contemporary’s exhibitions. The Squad meets once a month on a Saturday and is run by a writersDean Atta and Sarah Davies. Family Workshop: Easy Sundays Nature Imagined Sun 13 October, 1-4pm, drop in £3 per child / free for adults, under 3s and families living in CT9 Create large scale sculptures using unusual materials inspired by Dorothy Cross: Connemara.    Schools: A-level Master Class Day Wed 16 October, 10am-4pm, £11 per head/free for teachers A-level students and art teachers can take part in hands-on sessions with professional artists, learning new skills together inspired by artists’ work. Sessions are led by David Price, Sarah Spencer and Tracey Falcon. The day includes guided access to the exhibitions and all materials.      Adult Workshop: Painting in the Landscape Sat 19 October, 10am-4pm, book in advance A masterclass day for adults including sketching in the open air using Margate’s dramatic light, andTurner and Constable: Sketching from Nature: Works from the Tate Collection as inspiration. The masterclass is led by professional oil painterSarah Spencer.    Subject to weather conditions Adults aged 16 and over, book in advance, £50 per head, £40 concessions available for job seekers, students and those over 60. To book visit:  kentadulteducation.co.uk or telephone 0845 6065606   Family Workshop: Easy Sundays SpecialLachrymose Sun 20 October, 1 4pm, drop in In the run up to Lachrymose, a choral performance commemorating the centenary of WWI on 23 November, come and contribute to an artwork conceived by artist Emily Tull, remembering those who have been lost at sea. Curator’s talk and tour Turner and Constable Michael Rosenthal Thu 24 October, 6pm, £6/£5Art historian and curator of Turner and Constable: Sketching from Nature, Michael Rosenthal gives an enlightening talk about our current exhibition, the galleries, and the legacy of Turner, Constable and their contemporaries. Family Workshop: The Big Draw Wed 30 October & Thu 31 October, 1-4pm, drop in £3 per child / free for adults, under 3s and families living in CT9 Join artist David Price in the Clore Learning Studio to celebrate The Big Draw with a workshop inspired by the oil sketches of Turner, Constable and their contemporaries. familyartsfestival.com Talk: John Constable and the art of oil sketching Thu 31 October, 3pm, £6/£5 Presenting rarely seen imagery of works by Constable, Technical Art Historian Sarah Covetraces the development of the artist’s innovative oil sketching technique.

Family Workshop: Easy Sundays Palette Painting Sun 3 November, 1-4pm, drop in £3 per child / free for adults, under 3s and families living in CT9 Make your own paintings, using the same colours and materials as renowned British artists JMW Turner, John Constable and John Sell-Cotman.   Schools: Writer’s Master Class Wed 13 November, 10am-4pm, £11 per head/free for teachers Inspired by the rise of newspapers and literature during the Georgian period, the Writer’s Master Class day is an opportunity for children at Key Stage 3 and 4 to learn new skills with professional writers and artists. Pupils write in response to the exhibitions, and work with poet and playwright Joseph Coelho, artist Dawn Coleand writer Sarah Davies to create their own printed manifestos. What is Art? Panel Discussion Thu 14 November, 6pm, £6/£5Reflecting on questions raised at recent exhibitions, including Massimiliano Gioni's The Encyclopedic Palace at the Venice Biennale and the Hayward Gallery’s The Alternative Guide to the Universe, this talk, featuring major artists, critics and curators, considers how art is defined and who is understood to be an artist. Speakers include Sam Thorne, Associate Editor of Frieze international, artist Alan Kane and James Brett, the founder of the Museum of Everything. Schools: Parliament Week Women as Leaders Fri 15 November, 10am-2pm, free Parliament Week’s theme for 2013 is ‘Women in Democracy.’ Influential female leaders come together at Turner Contemporary to explore their experiences of leadership with young women. The day includes sessions led by South Thanet MP Laura Sandys and Turner Contemporary’s Director Victoria Pomery.  parliamentweek.org Talk: People United Living Room: Dorothy Cross and Tom Crompton Wed 20 November, 4-6pm, free In one of a series of four interactive and unconventional seminars, artist Dorothy Crossand Tom Crompton, Change Consultant at WWF-UK, discuss values in relation to the environment.       Talk: Constable: Nature or Art? with Anne Lyles Thu 21 November, 3pm, £6/£5 Art historian Anne Lyles discusses Constable’s work and the boundaries between naturalism and art, in the context of the exhibition culture of his time and the landscapes of his British contemporaries.   Film screening and Q&A: Time Bleeds Film screening and Q&A Sat 23 November, 11:15am, free Folkestone, the gateway to the First World War for 8 million troops, lies at the heart of the documentary Time Bleeds, which shows participants taken back to WW1 through a series of method acting workshops in order to answer key questions.   Performance: Lachrymose Sat 23 November, 2pm and 3.30pm, free Local singers perform a piece conceived by producer Tania Holland Williams and Turner Contemporary and composed by Jon Hering, in and around the gallery. The piece pays tribute aurally to lose lost at sea in the World Wars. It is further supported by Performing Rights Society Foundation and Arts Council England. Christmas Late Night Live: Make it Festive Fri 29 November, 6pm- 9pm, free To celebrate the festive season, join us for an evening of craft and creativity with our Christmas late night live. Alongside the Christmas tree lights being switched on, The Big Singcommunity choir returns for another year, leading a Christmas carol sing-a-long. Purchase handmade gifts from Kent producers at Made Contemporary, our artists and makers fair, and try your hand at making some holiday decorations of your own. The evening also marks the opening of Artist Rooms Wall Drawing #1136 by Sol LeWitt in our Learning Studio. Made Contemporary Fri 29 November until Sun 1 December 2013, 10am-6pm, free To celebrate the festive season, join us for a weekend of craft and creativity and buy seasonal products made by Kent artists and makers at our weekend long artist and makers fair. On Friday and Saturday, the Teenage Makers Market will take over our Clore Learning Studio, featuring products from Kent’s freshest young talent.Plus there’s a special family workshop Make on the Sunday.

Family Workshop: Easy Sunday Special MakeContemporary Sun 1 December, 1 4pm, drop in £3 per child / free for adults, under 3s and families living in CT9 Join our Easy Sunday special linked to Makewhere you can create a response to Kent makers’ work.   Student Showcase Thu 5 December, 2:30pm-4pm, bookable/free Turner Contemporary’s successful collaboration with the University for the Creative Arts has resulted in a joint MA Curatorial Programme. Members of the public are invited to attend presentations by the students about projects that they have developed in response to our exhibitions. ucreative.ac.uk   Family Workshop: Easy Sundays Nature Imagined Sun 8 December, 1-4pm, drop in £3 per child / free for adults, under 3s and families living in CT9 Create large scale sculptures using unusual materials inspired by Dorothy Cross: Connemara.   Join the Conversation: Mondrian Wed 11 December 2013, 2-4pm Next year we're showing work by 20th century artist Piet Mondrian. Join Practical Philosopher Ayisha de Lanerolle and our Head of Learning Karen Eslea to discuss the artist's work and help us prepare for the exhibition. Places are free but please book at learn@turnercontemporary.org.       Family Workshop: Easy Sundays Palette Painting Sun 15 December, 1-4pm, drop in £3 per child / free for adults, under 3s and families living in CT9 Make your own paintings, using the same colours and materials as renowned British artists JMW Turner, John Constable and John Sell-Cotman.   Family Workshop: Easy Sundays Nature Imagined Sun 22 December, 1-4pm, drop in £3 per child / free for adults, under 3s and families living in CT9 Create large scale sculptures using unusual materials inspired by Dorothy Cross: Connemara.   Family Workshop: Easy Sundays Palette Painting Sun 29 December, 1-4pm, drop in £3 per child / free for adults, under 3s and families living in CT9 Make your own paintings, using the same colours and materials as renowned British artists JMW Turner, John Constable and John Sell-Cotman.   Family Workshop: Easy Holidays Environment Wed 1 January & Thu 2 January, 1-4pm, drop in £3 per child.  Under 3s, adults and CT9 residents go free Make your own artwork with artist Tracey Falcon inspired by the work of Dorothy Cross.   Family Workshop: Easy Sundays Nature Imagined Sun 5 January, 1-4pm, drop in £3 per child / free for adults, under 3s and families living in CT9 Create large scale sculptures using unusual materials inspired by Dorothy Cross: Connemara.

Free exhibition tours Every Saturday, Sunday and bank holiday 11.30am, free Our Navigators take you on a 30 minute tour of the our current exhibitions Turner and Constable: Sketching from Nature and Dorothy Cross: Connemara. Spotlight talks Every Friday, 3pm, free Turner Contemporary staff give a personal tour of our exhibitions Turner and Constable: Sketching from Nature and Dorothy Cross: Connemara.   Craft Club Sat 26 Oct, Sat 30 Nov, Sat 28 Dec, 1-4pm, drop in, free Learn to knit, crochet, weave, sew and more with our friendly craft enthusiasts.   Family workshops Every Sunday, and Wednesday and Thursdays during school holidays, £3 per child/free for adults, under 3s and families living in CT9 Full event information can be found on our website at turnercontemporary,org/whatson Full event information can be found on our website at turnercontemporary.org/whatson.