Events

Public Programme

Over the course of the exhibition, _Matters will also be hosting a series of talks, tours and workshops, with visiting artists, curators and lecturers and students. Stay tuned for further details and timetable of events!

 Wednesday 18th June 2014  12:45pm – 2:45pm Art & Design Conference: A tour and talk for students attending the Art & Design Conference given by the artists.
2x 1hour talks & tours for 20-25 Year 12 students
Thursday 19th June 2014  6pm-8pm Exhibition Open with tours for Teachers’ Conference.‘Digital Matters’ – Series of short presentations followed by a panel discussion, interrogating making and matter in the so-called post-internet age. The discussion will incorporate the viewpoints of curators, established and emerging artists & museological perspective.
Friday 20th June 2014  10am -3pm  School’s Day: A day introducing Yr 11/12/13 to Fine Art at Degree level.
Saturday 21st June 2014 All Day12pm- 2pm University open dayLunch Time tour with artists
Sunday 22nd June 2014  6pm – 8pm  Film Screening- (TBC) an influential artist film or related to the idea of matters.

LO-FI / Onoe Caponoe

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On 25th March, _Matters collaborated with LO-FI Leeds who are responsible for a monthly club night at Wire. Thanks to Onoe Capanoe who headlined and the supporting DJ’s who travelled all the way from Paris, it was a memorable night….

Pulp Fiction Film Night

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On 15th March we ran the Pulp Fiction theme movie night – held in the Student Union, it featured classic and gourmet popcorn, dressing up fun and previews of art videos from some of the artists included in _Matters. Many thanks again to all who attended for such a great turn out and to the successful work of the fundraising team.

_Matters Gig Night at The Packhorse

Band Night

_Matters launched its fundraising events programme with a gig night at The Packhorse on 18th February. With an amazing line up of bands, the room was filled to the brim with a high-energy night filled with great musical. Thanks go out to everyone who attended and to all the bands and The Packhorse venue for helping with and excellent night.