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The Parlour Studios and Project Space. 'Culture should be regarded as the set of distinctive spiritual, material, intellectual and emotional features of society or a social group, and that it encompasses, in addition to art and literature, lifestyles, ways of living together, value systems, traditions and beliefs.’ UNESCO, 2002 About Us The Parlour is a new initiative from Mapalim, extending its cultural services within the community through its dedicated programme of cultural events, arts educational and outreach work. The Parlour’s mission is to act as an interface between emerging artists and the community. It will provoke, challenge and inspire our local community to engage with art and artists to engage with communities. We encourage and ask artists and creative professionals to join us in a cultural programme that supports community engagement with the arts, an arts education programme and the emerging artist. We aim to support the following strands for development:
The Cultural Programme Curated by Kasia Kwiatkowska the cultural program held in the Project Space invites creative professionals from a diverse range of disciplines in visual arts, music, dance and theatre to produce and exhibit innovative, creative and engaging work, of a high standard. Interested artists and performers are requested to follow the application procedures whereby a selection will be made by the Curator and the arts committee. There are two application deadlines left for 2008: September 1st and Dec 1st. Should you be interested in applying for exhibiting or performing as part of the cultural programme please contact the Artistic Co-ordinator Kasia Kwiatkowska for the relevant guidelines and application form at: kasia.kwiatkowska@mapalim.com Studios & Project Space The Studios consist of two large spaces. Studio 185 (28.56m2) offers an individual space for a creative organisation whilst Studio 187 (56.45m2) offers a more affordable rate for visual artists sharing with others. The Parlour Gallery and Project Space is also available for Sessional Project Space Hire (41.52m2) at affordable rates for creative professionals. The Parlour is 45m2 white walled space with track lights, as well as lots of natural light. It can be used for drama, music, dance rehearsals as well as workshops, seminars and lectures. The aim of this is to encourage other creative practices to respond to the exhibition positively, possibly resulting in a cross fertilisation of ideas, interests and shared ambitions. There is an application procedure for Project Space Hire whereby all users are requested to become Parlour members. Should you be interested in studio or project space hire, please contact the External Communications Administrator Dave Joinson for the relevant guidelines, price lists and application forms at: dave.joinson@mapalim.com Desk Space Mapalim has 3 desk spaces available in an affordable creative / designer office space, sharing with a film-maker. Spaces are in a room on the 1st floor (no lift) of a post-modern building, full of natural light and with white walls. Each desk space includes a table and a chair, lots of storage/shelves, and is £50 per week. Spaces offer: Additional hire charges: Contact Dave Joinson on 02072843215 or mail to: dave.joinson@mapalim.com Or email the Artistic Co-ordinator Kasia Kwiatkowska on Wednesdays only: kasia.kwiatkowska@mapalim.com Office Space Mapalim is offering an independent office space/room in a creative environment. The space is approx. 4.5 x 3 meters (15 X 10 feet), and contains room for approx. 4 desks. The space offers : The room is on the 1st floor (no lift) of a post-modern building with white walls, big windows and lots of natural light.The room is not furnished, although tables and chairs can be included, and is £250 per week all incl. Additional hire charges: Contact Dave Joinson on 02072843215 or mail to: dave.joinson@mapalim.com or mail Kasia Kwiatkowska Wednesdays only on: kasia.kwiatkowska@mapalim.com History of Queens Crescent Built around 1866, Queen’s Crescent and the surrounding area has a history of community activity and activism that continues into the present day. It was in nearby Coniston House that the St Pancras Rent Strike siege took place in the late 50s, and past residents have included George Orwell. Today the Crescent, part of a Neighbourhood Renewal Area, is home to a number of diverse community organisations. Queen’s Crescent market has been a weekly occurrence for over 100 years, and is still a melting pot for people of different social and cultural backgrounds, giving the area a distinctive buzz. Employment Opportunities at the Parlour |