Status Parent Idea: Celebrate the transient residents of Hackney read

Date created: 07 Apr 2008 The aim of my idea is to celebrate the diverse and transient nature of the community of Hackney by putting on an exhibition within the community. Working with other creative residents that originate from other corners of the globe but have now made Hackney their home, the plan is to interview further local people representative of the melting pot that is Hackney. From that, the range of artists... more

Founder(s): Tommo Idea Status: Underway

Action: Calling for artist submissions and interviewees


Currently selecting Artists and Interviewees to participate in a project celebrating the transient* nature of Hackney residents and the positive effect they have on their community.
Participate by creating your own piece of work in your chosen medium, in response to video interviews of other local transient residents and subsequent discussions. Or, volunteer to tell your story of where you're from and why you're here. Finished product will be displayed in Hackney Artists exhibition, Spring 2009.
Artist or Interviewees must currently live in Hackney having moved to the area from somewhere else.
Open to Artists from all disciplines. Must be over 18.

No deadline for interviewees - interviews taking place now and running until March 2009
Deadline for artists submission 7th December 2008

Full brief and how to apply: http://hackneytransientsartproject.blogspot.com/
More Info: info.htap@gmail.com

*Our transient definition: Not originating from Hackney - Having moved from place to place - Now living in Hackney.

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