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 Bromley House Library, Angel Row The Reading Room is a monthly event for individuals interested in discussing short texts and pieces of writing encompassing a wide range of topics. Find out more about forthcoming events at MOOT & Stand Assembly studios; Hand & Heart Gallery and collaborative projects with The Coelacanth Press and Nottingham Contemporary. H I N T E R L A N D
O N T H E B I G T R A C K O N G O I N G C O N S U L T A T I O N  Neil Cummings & John Newling at Tony's Cafe, Beeston Weir The Big Track is a ten-mile, car-free loop formed by the River Trent and the canal in Nottingham. Big Track on behalf of the Greater Nottingham Transport Partnership, Hinterland Projects and Nottingham Contemporary have come together to research potential art projects in the public realm along the route. This research is funded by GNTP and Arts Council England. The Big Track itself runs through city and countryside, and takes in many interesting histories and contemporary developments. An important aspect of this research is to involve artists and curators with experience of working in public places from the outset. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT Key partners to the project include Nottingham Contemporary Director Alex Farquharson; Lynn Hanna, (previously of Big Track) Head of Marketing & Development Nottingham Contemporary, artists John Newling, Neil Cummings, Marcus Coates; curator Sophie Hope and Local Historian, Chris Matthews. In January Hinterland presented a workshop at The Boat Club which focused on differing views of public art projects and how the community receives them. Collectively, the topic was examined from the standpoints of commissioners, curators, artists and local residents. To find out more about the workshop and consultation process visit the Art on The Big Track Blog. LINKS The Big Track Nottingham Contemporary John Newling Neil Cummings Sophie Hope Chris Matthews |
