The Big Draw

The National Gallery are taking part in The Big Draw: the national campaign raising the profile of drawing as a tool for thought and inventiveness. They provide the materials and there will be advice from artists on hand too - to take part turn up at the National Gallery between the 3-7 Oct at 1pm. If you don't fancy any of these why not see what's going on nearer to you and take part in the big draw!

vision11

Vision 11 is London's must attend event for photographers and image-makers, brought to you by the British Journal of Photography. Vision provides an opportunity to meet the industry's latest innovators and test drive their services and technology, get inspired by world-class image makers, access emerging trends and network with like-minded photographers. The event is being hosted over 2 days (18-19 Nov) and features a great programme of talks, demos, seminars and portfolio reviews. The 18th takes focus on the business of photography, whilst day two is for photo enthusiasts who just love taking pictures.

To book a place click here. Just have a look at what day would suit you best and get inspired!

DEPTFORD X 2011

From the 23rd Oct - 3rd Nov 2011 Deptford X is returning with a full programme of events spread over two weekends. The main programme features work by artists responding to a theme set by curators Indra Khanna and Hew Locke. It is an arts event born of Deptford's creative community and based on a belief in the limitless potential of the area. Look out for the Billboard project, Deptford Biscuits and a host of exhibitions in all art galleries in Deptford!

Deptford X exists to promote the best contemporary visual art and celebrates art with the widest possible audience. A lot of the main studio spaces in the area will be opening up for either one or both weekends so this is a great chance to see what up and coming artists are getting up to! There are 2 walking tours during the festival: one by Q art on Sat 1st Oct (Ask Kirsty for more details on this!), and one which starts at The Old Police Station, New Cross where you will be given an MP3 player and a map to find your way round.

Have a look on the exhibitions board in the resource area to see the programme and check out whats going on when. It is well worth a visit!