http://artichoke.uk.com// en anna.cook@artichoke.uk.com Copyright 2011 2011-08-08T15:27:21+00:00 http://www.artichoke.uk.com/blog/lux_scientia_major_trans-european_artistic_partnership_launches_august_2011/ http://www.artichoke.uk.com/blog/lux_scientia_major_trans-european_artistic_partnership_launches_august_2011/#When:15:27:21Z A major trans-European artistic collaboration will be launched at the Skyway Festival in Torun, Poland, this week, before being seen at the Valgusfestival Tallinn, (Estonia) in September, and at Lumiere in Durham (UK) in November.  SKYWAY INTERNATIONAL LIGHT FESTIVAL, TORUN, POLAND VALGUSFESTIVAL, TALLINN, ESTONIA LUMIERE, DURHAM, UK 2011-08-08T15:27:21+00:00 http://www.artichoke.uk.com/blog/brilliant_artists_for_lumiere/ http://www.artichoke.uk.com/blog/brilliant_artists_for_lumiere/#When:11:22:43Z We are delighted to announce the final selection in the competition for local artists in this year’s Festival programme. Entitled 'Brilliant’, the brand new commissioning strand is supported by Newcastle Gateshead Initiative, and offers opportunities for people based in, or originally from the North East, to develop and produce their ideas for artworks using the medium of light to be showcased at the festival in Durham this November.   2011-06-02T11:22:43+00:00 http://www.artichoke.uk.com/blog/have_you_got_what_it_takes_to_be_brilliant/ http://www.artichoke.uk.com/blog/have_you_got_what_it_takes_to_be_brilliant/#When:15:57:00Z CLICK BELOW IN THE DOWNLOAD SECTION TO DOWNLOAD THE COMMISSION BRIEF DOCUMENT Lumiere, Durham’s biennial light festival, returns this November for another four magical days transforming the city’s stunning buildings, streets and riverbanks, with a nocturnal winter festival that will amaze residents and visitors alike.   This year, you too can light up the night and have your work showcased at the festival in a programme of new commissions. 2011-01-27T15:57:00+00:00 http://www.artichoke.uk.com/blog/discursive_delights_ponderings_on_the_recent_salon_series/ http://www.artichoke.uk.com/blog/discursive_delights_ponderings_on_the_recent_salon_series/#When:11:03:28Z I think it’s fair to say that the Sky Arts Artichoke Salon Series was a great success, not only in terms of attendance (thank you to the hundreds of people across the UK who came to listen and participate in these conversations) but also in terms of content. 2010-12-07T11:03:28+00:00 http://www.artichoke.uk.com/blog/join_us_in_pledging_your_support_for_the_arts/ http://www.artichoke.uk.com/blog/join_us_in_pledging_your_support_for_the_arts/#When:12:27:09Z A new campaign, I Value the Arts, has been launched today urging the public to voice their support for the arts. Anyone who values the arts in their community is being asked to register their details on a new website: www.ivaluethearts.org.uk. 2010-09-13T12:27:09+00:00 http://www.artichoke.uk.com/blog/one_other_might_get_an_award/ http://www.artichoke.uk.com/blog/one_other_might_get_an_award/#When:13:46:44Z 2010-09-09T13:46:44+00:00 http://www.artichoke.uk.com/blog/flash_bang_wallop_what_a_picture/ http://www.artichoke.uk.com/blog/flash_bang_wallop_what_a_picture/#When:15:00:09Z At Artichoke, we’re very fortunate to be able to work with the most talented professionals – within the walls of our office as well as without. Matthew Andrews is one of the inspired photographers that we have worked with over the last 5 years. We love his skill for communication and documenting the work we produce. Along with some other very gifted photographers, Matthew has helped us capture the incredible artistry and magic that comes out of all our events. Read on for the story of how Matthew began working with Artichoke and how he does what he does so brilliantly. 2010-08-17T15:00:09+00:00 http://www.artichoke.uk.com/blog/you_say_podger_i_say_plum_broche_lets_call_the_whole_thing_off/ http://www.artichoke.uk.com/blog/you_say_podger_i_say_plum_broche_lets_call_the_whole_thing_off/#When:12:00:28Z 2010-08-06T12:00:28+00:00 http://www.artichoke.uk.com/blog/there_must_be_some_french_cheese_around_here_somewhere/ http://www.artichoke.uk.com/blog/there_must_be_some_french_cheese_around_here_somewhere/#When:09:12:49Z The lovely Kate Harvey, site manager for The Magical Menagerie, has been stationed in a car park in the middle of Milton Keynes for 6 weeks. We caught up with her to get the low down on what's been going on. Read on as Kate tells us about over coming language barriers, raising the roof, and the importance of food on French moral... 2010-07-29T09:12:49+00:00 http://www.artichoke.uk.com/blog/mad_songs_and_crazy_hair/ http://www.artichoke.uk.com/blog/mad_songs_and_crazy_hair/#When:09:37:09Z It’s been two days since The Magical Menagerie opened. We’ve had VIPs galore come for a ride on the carousel – Adrian Evans, the director of the Thames Festival; the great and the good of Milton Keynes, including the Mayor and Monica Ferguson, the director of IF: Milton Keynes International Festival; and even a delegation from Senart, the town who originally commissioned the Menagerie (then known as Le Manege Carre Senart). 2010-07-17T09:37:09+00:00