New Year’s Obstructions – Online with Castlefield Gallery, Manchester

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New Year’s Obstructions – Online with Castlefield Gallery
Tara Collette, Rethink, Reskill, Reboot (2020). Image courtesy Jules Lister

20 January 2021 Entrance is free — Visit now

Is there something you have wanted to do all lockdown or a New year’s resolution you are worried you won’t get off the ground Whether it’s learning to play the piano, speak a new language, make Babbka or revisiting an old artwork; Castlefield Gallery invites you to submit your intended new venture to a panel of artists who will give you a bespoke obstruction to make it harder for you! Each online attendee will receive a bespoke obstruction from the panel of artists including: Sabrina Fuller, Parham Ghalamdar, Paddy O’Donnell, Katie Tomlinson.

The event will begin with an introduction to the Obstructions exhibition and a word from the artists about their work in it. This will be followed by a discussion of a selection of the ‘New Year’s Obstructions’ given out, considering how obstacles can aid creativity, make learning more dynamic or help to change our perspective.

20 January 2021 Entrance is free Visit now

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