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Art Beat

Media Release

5 November 2012

Want to swap your fears for your very own hand silk screened poster? What about releasing some of that frustration about the EQC claims process in return for a unique and hand crafted document designed by four artist employees of ‘The Loss Adjusters’? Or maybe you just want to listen to some live local music whilst watching the amazing process of graffiti art production. Art Beat will offer it all to Christchurch locals and visitors this summer.

This Friday sees the start of Art Beat, a four-month long multi-arts programme in Re:START, Cashel Mall, Christchurch. See local musical acts play alongside a series of engaging art projects, including world-class graffiti art works by Nick ‘IKARUS’ Tam and Wongi ‘FREAK’ Wilson as well as the construction of a mural by local Fine Arts student Rachael Dewhurst.

Bringing further excitement and energy to Re:START after the shopping precinct’s one year anniversary last week, Art Beat will give Christchurch locals yet another reason to visit the city centre.
 
The Art Beat initiative is a collaborative business/arts venture between Re:START and Arts Voice Christchurch which will also provide performance opportunities, exposure and work experience for established and developing Christchurch-based artists.
 
Arts Voice Christchurch is an independent art advocacy group set up to make sure the arts become an essential part of the new city. 

Deborah McCormick, Arts Voice Christchurch Member and Art Beat Facilitator says, ”Art Beat has been developed over the last 5 months as an arts lead response to bring a quality, fun and an accessible arts programme to the heart of the city this summer. Local artists will bring a new energy and vitality to Re:START showing us how art can and will be a major part of the city as it develops alongside property development, retail and hospitality.”
 
Art Beat is grateful for the funding and support received from Creative New Zealand, Christchurch City Council, Heart Strings, Re:START, Wilson Parking and Hereford Holdings Ltd.

Your guide to Art Beat – November Programme
 
FLEDGE PRESENTS: ART BEAT MUSIC PROGRAMME
 
There’s music for everyone at Art Beat. The music stage is located at 85 Cashel Street in Re:START. Go see your favourite local acts play Friday through to Sunday every week until end of February. Feel free to bring a chair or rug!

Friday 9th November
 
Amiria Grenell (acoustic folk), 12.15pm – 1.30pm
Natalie Slade (‘alt pop’), 1.45pm – 3.00pm
 
Saturday 10th November
 
Wethey Wells Duo (jazz), 10.00am – 11.30am
Rent Party Club (Jazz), 12.00noon – 2.00pm
 
Sunday 11th November
 
Julie Gaudin / Matt Everingham (Classical), 11.30am – 1.00pm
Lindon Puffin (rockabilly raconteur. Folk punk), 1.30pm – 2.30pm 
 
Friday 16th November – official launch day of Art Beat!
 
Jen Turner (singer / songwriter), 11.00am – 11.30am
Dr Sanchez (Latin guitar), 11.45pm – 12.45pm
Christchurch Creative Ensemble (free jazz), 11am – 3.00pm
Hera, Jed Parsons, Happiness Stan (acoustic trio), 1.00pm – 2.00pm
 
Saturday 17th November
La Petite Manouche (jazz), 10.00am – 11.30am
‘Collective’ (tbc), 12.00 noon – 2.00pm

Sunday 18th November
 
Sweet Adelines (Classical), 11.30am – 1.00pm
Merchants of Flow (reggae with RnB influences), 1.30pm – 2.30pm
 
Friday 23rd November 
 
Christchurch City Council Presents: Mark Laurent (acoustic / electro acoustic), 12.15pm – 1.30pm
MC Tali (live and acoustic electro-soul), 1.45pm – 3.00pm
 
Saturday 24th November
 
Simon and Nicola Hart (classic jazz), 10.00am – 11.30am
The Open Mic Collective (open mic showcase), 12.00 noon – 2.00pm 
 
Sunday 25th November
 
Christchurch Youth Orchestra String Quartet (Classical), 11.30am – 1.00pm
Lupus Lunar (high energy rock quintet), 1.30pm – 2.30pm

Friday 30th November
 
Christchurch City Council Presents: Plasticine Heroes (styles range from hard core punk and alt pop to the infamous NZ “Dunedin” sound), 12.15pm – 1.30pm
James Wilkinson (Sonic Salad), 1.45pm – 3.00pm 
 
DREAMS TO REALITY GRAFITI ART PROJECT
 
WHAT: World-class graffiti art produced live in Re:START
See well-known local graffiti artists paint two outdoor works live in Re:START. Watch the artists at work and see the amazing process of graffiti art production for yourself.
WHO: Nick ‘IKARUS’ Tam and Wongi ‘FREAK’ Wilson
WHEN: 9th – 16th November, 10.00am – 4.00pm (times may vary)
WHERE: Refer to map

RESENE ART IN THE STREETS SCAPE CHRISTCHURCH MURALS
 
WHAT: Construction of a vibrant mural inspired by the artist’s post-earthquake observations of parts of buildings, including their interiors, which were not exposed previously.WHO: Rachael Dewhirst
WHEN: 19th – 30th November
WHERE: 99 Cashel Street, Re:START

THE SOCIAL
 
A collective of artists presenting a series of engaging art projects in Re:START
 
WHAT: ‘Make Doubt Your Friend’. Creamed Corn Collective will collect your anonymous fears and swap them for a hand silk screened poster. WHO: Ana Iti and Alissa Gilbert operating as the Creamed Corn Collective WHEN: 9th November, 1.00pm – 3.00pm
WHERE: Re:START food court
 
WHAT: A fictional organisation that seeks to satirise the frustrating EQC claims process that Cantabrians endure daily. Each ‘claimant’ will take away a unique and hand-crafted document created by the four artist employees of The Loss Adjusters. WHO: The Loss Adjusters, curated by Jamie Hanton and Alex Lovell-SmithWHEN: 16th November, 9.00am – 4.30pm
WHERE: Re:START food court
 
WHAT: ‘The Walk of Us’. Groups of people dressed entirely in blue will move through Re:START mimcking the style of particular human and animal groups.
WHO: Lucette Hindin
WHEN: 24th November, 12.00 noon
WHERE: Roaming

WHAT: Three-dimensional geometric growths built up gradually into sites within Re:START.
WHO: Sophie Jones
WHEN: 30th November
WHERE: See the Art Beat programme board next to the music stage

WHAT: During the evenings, the artist will be outlining edges and new mortar on the Lichfield Street Substation with black tape
WHO: Justin Kerr
WHEN: 23rd November – 28th February
WHERE: See the Art Beat programme board next to the music stage

For more information contact

Deborah McCormick

Art Beat Facilitator

027 280 9557

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