In this episode Rosie and Alice have a chat about the BALTIC Open Submission, with Curator of Performance and Public Programme Katie Hickman, and Programme Assistant Emily Holmes. This is a show comprised of the works of 150 artists and makers based in the North east of England, which spans all manner of artistic mediums and genres - there’s really something for everyone it’s amazing!

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Episode 88 - BALTIC Open Submission | Hey Art, What's Good?

Hello! We're back with a great discussion about the online exhibition 'What Does It Mean to be Working Class?' at Pink Collar Gallery. We got together with the gallery's curator, Michaela Wetherell, and two contributing artists, Erin Dickson and Kev Howard, to hear about the work on show and their thoughts on what it means to be a working class person, and how this affects those in the creative industries.

Episode 87 - What Does It Mean To Be Working Class? | Hey Art, What's Good?

For this episode we have a chat about our recent visit to the Laing Art Gallery to explore the new 'Art Deco by the Sea' exhibition. This extensive show looks specifically at the Art Deco movement in art, advertising, architecture and clothing, specifically in relation to the rise of British seaside tourism in the late 1920s-1930s. Something that we love about this show is how the Laing has been able to incorporate elements of their own collection, to really include the North East into this narrative.

Episode 86 - Art Deco By The Sea at the Laing Art Gallery | Hey Art, What's Good?

For this episode we sat down with art friend and curator Michaela Wetherell, to talk all about her new online gallery space, Pink Collar Gallery, and the new exhibition ‘Burnout’ by the podcast’s own Rosie Stronach! Michaela started the online gallery as a means to continue curating whilst many venues were closed over lockdown. The gallery’s aim is to give a platform to and promote art created by underrepresented groups, and Michaela’s particular passions are highlighting female (under)representation within the arts and the relevance of working-class identity. This is Rosie’s first solo exhibition which explores mental health within the creative community. ‘Burnout’ is an ongoing series which reflects upon the effects of poor mental stability resulting in a mental or emotional burnout. cw: we discuss mental health and briefly touch on suicide. if you’re having a tough time or would like someone to talk to, here’s some resources for organisations you can get in touch with to help out: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/

Episode 85 - Burnout at Pink Collar Gallery with Michaela Wetherell | Hey Art, What's Good?

In this episode Rosie and Alice have a chat about their recent visit to the BALTIC to check out Against Time by Huma Bhabha. Focusing largely on the body / figure, this exhibition explores movements in art history, cultural imagery inspired by the artists upbringing, and a look towards the future. A lot of what we see could be mistaken for already historic artefacts: crumbling statues and sketches of unfamiliar landscapes with mammoth and aging monuments, however this isn't necessarily the case.

Episode 84 - Against Time By Huma Bhabha at BALTIC | Hey Art, What's Good?

For this episode Alice and Ellie talk about their separate visits to Cheeseburn Sculpture Gardens for their 2020 edition. Cheeseburn takes place every summer at Cheeseburn Grange, a private residence near Hexham, and showcases a massive range of sculpture-based artworks from a host of different artists, with a great focus on North Eastern creators. Have a listen to get an idea of what Cheeseburn had to offer this year, and learn about some of our favourite pieces!

Episode 83 - A Walk Around Cheeseburn Sculpture Gardens 2020 | Hey Art, What's Good?

In this episode we are joined by Lydia Hiorns, Programme Manager at Shieldfield Art Works (SAW), to have a catch up with what the organisation has been up to during lockdown, and their current situation after a loss of funding. You might recall we had SAW on the podcast before, so it was great seeing what they’ve been doing in the past year, and how their wonderful community focus has impacted the Shieldfield community.

Episode 82 - An Update From Shieldfield Art Works With Lydia Hiorns | Hey Art, What's Good?

In this episode we have a good chat with Bethan Jayne and Carmela Vienna, two of the founding members of Round Lemon! We learn about what Round Lemon is and how it started, what opportunities are available through this new online platform and community, and how their individual interests contribute to both Round Lemon and their own artistic practices.

Episode 81 - Chatting to Bethan and Carmela of Round Lemon! | Hey Art, What's Good?

For this episode we were joined again by the lovely Elinor Morgan, Senior Curator at Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art, to have a catch up with what MIMA has been up to since the lock-down in March. We talk about the differences in communication with the art community during this time, the fun creative projects the institute have been running, and what the near future for the institute looks like.

Episode 80 - Catching Up With Elinor Morgan & MIMA | Hey Art, What's Good?

For this episode Alice and Ellie have a chat about some of the art they can see in their local areas while on their daily walks. Ellie reflects on the growing Rainbow Trail near her at the coast, and Alice discusses some of the sculptures located around Saltwell Park in Gateshead.

Episode 79 - Finding Art in Your Local Area | Hey Art, What's Good?

For this episode we welcome back Laura Sillars, Director of MIMA and Dean of MIMA School of Art & Design, to tell us a bit about the art school. The MIMA School of Art & Design a part of Teeside University but has the distinct advantage of operating within one of the North's most active and international galleries, We have a chat about the benefits of this for students, the wider impact the school wants to have on the community, and what studying there will look like for students come September.

Episode 78 - MIMA School of Art & Design with Laura Sillars | Hey Art, What's Good?

For this episode we has the pleasure of chatting to Natasha and Julia from The Social Distance Art Project, an online initiative created in March to provide an online alternative to upcoming graduates to display their work, as physical degree shows have been cancelled. We have a chat about how it started, how they've grown, and what their plans are for this fab project!

Episode 77 - The Social Distance Art Project | Hey Art, What's Good?

For this week's episode we got photographer Harriet-Lim Holmes on the phone and had a chat about her photography style, influences, and equipment. Ellie met Harriet in China whilst they were both there to teach English in the city of Chongqing, and while they're both back in the UK for the foreseeable we thought it would be great to learn more about the city, their experiences there, and how Harriet chose to capture it through her cameras.

Episode 76 - Photography and Chongqing with Harriet Lim-Holmes | Hey Art, What's Good?

All the way back at the beginning of February Alice went down to Sheffield to check out 'Rewriting the Future' at Site Gallery, a fantastic show about speculative science fiction, specifically through a female/non-binary lens. We do love a bit of sci-fi here on Hey Art, What's Good?, so we thought now was as good a time as any to have a chat about it.

Episode 75 - Rewriting The Future at Site Gallery | Hey Art, What's Good?

Back at the beginning of March the HAWG gang went around town for a night of exhibitions, planning to do an episode about them and recommending people go check them out. We started the night in Hancock Gallery for the opening of 'Between Distance & Desire', then made our way down to B&D Studios for Pointer's MIND FULL MESS. Whilst you can't go and check out these great shows in person, they are largely available to check out on instagram. (check out the blog post for links)

Episode 74 - An Art Night Out: Hancock Gallery & B&D Studios | Hey Art, What's Good?

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