HEAD ‘TURNING’ GRADUATES
What do Turner Prize winners Rachel Whiteread, Keith Tyson and Alison Lapper, the Brighton artist (who’s figure was the subject for Mark Quinn’s Trafalgar Square Fourth Plinth Project) have in common? They are all former graduates of the University Brighton.
Burt, Brill & Cardens’ University of Brighton Graduate Show prides itself on showcasing the hottest talent outside of London, attracting over fifteen thousand visitors each year. The five-day cultural extravaganza takes place in early June and is a must on every talent spotter’s calendar.
A staggering one thousand new and exciting artworks will be on show by up to five hundred students. You can purchase the freshest ideas in contemporary art and design displayed on four vast floors of gallery space; a mere stone’s throw from Brighton beach. (ENTRY FREE)
INNOVATIVE BRANDING
Burt, Brill & Cardens’ Graduate Show brand identity is testament
to the prodigious talent emerging from the University of Brighton’s Faculty of Arts and Architecture. Each year the University challenges its students to produce the official campaign image. This year the winning concept comprises of 4 striking "bird’s eye" images of shock-haired students. It has been produced by three talented graduates – Rebecca Callinan (Concept); Will Perrens (Typography) and Liz Hingley (Photography).
UNPARALLELED SUPPORT
Thanks to ten consecutive years of sponsorship from Brighton based solicitors Burt Brill & Cardens, the University of Brighton boasts a highly professional, ever-popular programme of events including the staging of the Students Awards and the much talked about Fashion Show.
PARTY ATMOSPHERE
The Graduate Show’s relaxed atmosphere centres around the Faculty’s garden where refreshments are served alongside lunchtime live music and DJs. On Sunday afternoon there is a barbecue with family entertainment.
The Burt Brill & Cardens’ Graduate Show is the perfect opportunity to discover the future talent of the art scene before the rest of the world finds out!
Burt Brill & Cardens’ Graduate Show is FREE and takes place at the University of Brighton, Grand Parade, Brighton from Sat 4 June - Thurs 9 June 2005.
Opening times: Sat 10am - 4pm,
Sun 12noon - 6pm,
Mon/Tue/Wed 10am - 8pm,
Thu 10am – 4pm. Tickets not required.
THE FASHION SHOW: Sat 4 June 2005 - 9pm Tickets required. Please contact the University of Brighton for all tickets: 01273 644099. The fashion show is likely to sell out so advance booking is advised.
School of Architecture and Design and the School of Arts and Communication
Public opening times: (Grand Parade main building):
Saturday 4 June 10am – 4pm
Sunday 5 June 12am – 6pm
Monday 6 June 10am – 8pm
Tuesday 7 June 10am – 8pm
Wednesday 8 June 10am – 8pm
Thursday 9 June 10am – 4pm
SHACS School of Historical and Critical Studies
Public opening times:
Saturday 4 June 12 noon – 4pm
Sunday 5 June 12 noon – 6pm
Monday 6– Thursday 9 June 10am – 4pm
Show Events
Friday 3rd
6-9pm Private View
6-8pm Jazz vocalist & fingerstyle guitarist
8-9pm Soulful Informers
6 - 9pm Wheelie Walkabouts
"Bin Art" presents the friendly bin monster who will roam the garden gobbling up your rubbish and recycling it using interactive performance and magical mayhem.
Saturday 4th
12.30-2.30pm Jazz & bossa nova
5-8pm Private View
5-6pm Swing Era Classics
6 - 6.30pm Burt Brill & Cardens Student Awards
7-8pm Soulful Informers
5 - 8pm Wheelie Walkabouts
9-10.30pm Catwalk Fashion Extravaganza
Stunning fashion and intriguing textiles from this much talked about fashion show
Admission by ticket only
Sunday 5th
12-6pm The Big Knit In – have a go at knitting for the ultimate relaxation
1 -3pm Jazz -Ellington & Waller Favourites
1 -4 Bar-b-que
2 - 4pm Waggingtongues proudly presents ‘Characters on the Catwalk’
Children love this day of making, playing, dressing up and fashion show party. Prizes awarded for the best character, creature or mythical monster. Let your child’s imagination run wild.
Monday 6th
12.30-2.30 Jazz-Louis & Bix Rhythms
Tuesday 7th
12.30-2.30 Jazz-Goodman & Shaw Tribute
Wednesday 8th
12.00-4 The Monster Drawing Rally
First Year Illustration 4 hour drawing marathon raising funds for their final year show.
12.30-2.30 40’s & 50’s Jazz
Thursday 9th
12.30-2.30 Jazz-Music of Venuti & Lang
7.30-11 End of Shows Party (Arts and Architecture students only)
7.30-9 DJ’s Miss Me/ Jack Thunder/Slam
9.-9.45 The Hat
Making mini musicals movies for the mind, ears and soul, The Hat are simply one of the freshest bands around mixing rhythmical storytelling and cinematic live music.
10.15-10.50 Ox
Brighton outfit lead by Jim Oxborrow and John Etkin-Bell. Ox are still at that impossible-not-to like stage of their career when in fact they make polished rock music with strong melodies and wonderful harmonies.
