The Curators Room was a participatory resource and development project established by Field Notes as a test bed for future ways of working in the arts. It offered space for dialogue and an opportunity to research and interact with audiences through a programme of creative networking events, workshops, talks and exhibitions, alongside the provision of an open access exhibition space, desk space and a research library. Within The Curators’ Room Field Notes ran The Art Counter, an interactive contemporary art resource offering personalised ‘art counselling’ and ‘interpretation services’. We adapted the model to venues and events including: Falmouth University, Fascinate Showcase Festival, The Exchange Gallery and Plymouth Art Centre. Throughout the project Field Notes supported young creatives and artist-led groups to develop their professional practice.
Photo: James Hankey CONTEXT
The Curators Room was equipped with project and site specific libraries that explored local history, digital art/art in a digital age, monsters myths and legends, art theory and art history, journeys, the sea and maritime history. Whilst the Art Counter ran as a visitor drop in service, holding sessions with audience members to discuss ideas, exhibition queries and even local issues.
FUNDERS AND PARTNERS
The development of The Curators’ Room was supported by funds from Talent Development 2, through a space arts, and was delivered in partnership with Falmouth University and the Fascinate Showcase during the Tall Ships Regatta in Falmouth.
GET IN TOUCH:
info@fieldnotes.org.ukThe development of this website was supported by Cultivator Cornwall
