As part of the anniversary
celebrations, Saturday sees the launch of the Crafting History exhibition, the culmination of Collecting
History. Curated by artist Lucy Harvey - who, it has to be said, loves a found object! - this project has been bringing together people's memories
of the market, the early years of what was known as Craft Village and the surrounding Northern Quarter. Tell you what, it's unearthed some
lovely stories - I love all the stuff (which you can read on the project's blog) about former stallholder Ellen Gibbons, provided by her son John, granddaughter Patricia and great-great grandson Jack.
The Crafting
History exhibition will feature a specially commissioned ceramic
installation by porcelain artist Carys Davies, interpreting the tales and memories that have been collected since April. There will also be pieces responding to Collecting History by artists and makers based at the Centre, and these will be auctioned off at a special event in November
2012, with all proceeds going to charity. Says MCDC Director Kate Day: “The launch
of Crafting History marks an
important milestone in our 30th anniversary celebrations, giving our resident makers and associate
artists the chance to interpret the amazing stories and memories people have
been submitting.”
During
the launch event for Crafting History
on Saturday (14 July), there will be free sampling activities (2-4pm), including an
embroidery workshop, then, from
6.30pm, the sampler-cultureclash collective will host a
free evening of “sampling shenanigans”, including a live audio performance by
DJs, musicians and spoken word artists. This sounds like storytelling with a difference, so I'm interested to see what pans out!
See the MCDC website for more and book tickets (they are free, but it's to make sure you get in) for the Saturday evening shindig via Eventbrite.
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