Easter Holiday workshops for young people

Aged 8 - 18? Looking for something to do during the holidays?

Come and experience our fantastic new premises at Trongate 103 and try your hand at printing, casting or animation or all three!

Open to young people with disabilities and their siblings and at the bargin price of only £3 per workshop.

Click here for more information

Posted on 22nd February 2010 by PA Editor : permalink
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Career Opportunities with Project Ability

We are currently recruiting for the positions of Create Programme Manager and Marketing Co-ordinator. For further information  http://www.project-ability.co.uk/blog/category/recruitment-and-volunteering/

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Posted on 22nd February 2010 by PA Editor : permalink
Categories: News  Recruitment & Volunteering 

Two films shortlisted for Glasgow Festivals ‘One Minute Movie Competition’

http://www.youtube.com/user/ProjectAFilms#p/u

Hot off the press!   Two Project Ability films shortlisted for the Glasgow Youth Film Festival 'One Minute Movie Competition' 2010!

‘Wizzy and friends on the subway’.   Film by Cameron Black.    Wizzy the grumpy wizard is travelling on the train and goes to complain to the driver but when he gets there finds the driver has gone. Can he save the train?

‘NCRPF’. Film by Drew Daly, Daniel Campbell, Cameron Black, Euan Stewart, Harris Burnett.   Downloading is a crime! Serious warning from NCRPF (National Copyright Police Federation).

Don’t forget the Co-operative Film-Makers screenings and free workshops on Saturday 13 Feb...for more info

Posted on 10th February 2010 by PA Editor : permalink
Categories: Film & Animation  News  Workshops 

Myscape preview this Saturday – 1 exhibition, 2 galleries, 6 countries & 17 artists

Join us for afternoon tea and cakes at the exhibition preview on Saturday 23 January 2010, Collins Gallery 1-2pm, Project Ability Gallery 2-3.30pm. Myscape is a journey into the autistic architectural landscape.

For opening times and related events: http://www.project-ability.co.uk/exhibitions

Posted on 20th January 2010 by PA Editor : permalink
Categories: Exhibitions  News 

Free taster film workshops

Free taster film workshops are on offer to young people and schools or youth groups who attend the Co-operative Young Film Makers Screening on the 8th or 13th of February.

The workshops will take place at Project Ability at the following times:

Mon 8th
1 - 2pm
2.15 - 3.15pm

Sat 13th
1.30 - 2.30
2.45 - 3.45

Booking essential. Contact us for more information.

Details of the film screenings click here

Posted on 19th January 2010 by PA Editor : permalink
Categories: Film & Animation  Workshops 

New art club ‘The Monday Night Social’ starts.

The drop-in club is hosted by Art Trek and Friends, a group of artists with learning disabilities wishing to give other people with learning disabilities the chance to get involved in the arts. In a relaxed and friendly environment, meet new people and take part in a programme of outings to exhibitions, trips to the cinema, the theatre and other arts venues.

For more info see Aspire workshops.

Posted on 15th January 2010 by PA Editor : permalink
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Well done to last years fundraisers

Well done to last years fundraisers - see our brave abseilers in action here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ut0ZXVK7xC4

Posted on 14th January 2010 by PA Editor : permalink
Categories: Fundraising  News  Recruitment & Volunteering 

Co-operative Young Film Makers Screenings

Glasgow Film Theatre

Recommended for ages 8+

Each year The Co-operative encourages young people to express themselves and make a short film. The result is the Co-operative Young Film-Makers Festival.  Join us for these special fun and educational screenings of Scottish films made by young people aged 8 – 22, which were entered into the Co-operative Young Film-Makers in 2009. The screenings are hosted by Project Ability and The Co-operative Membership Scotland. 

Come and see the talent and imagination of young film makers in Scotland including animations, documentaries and dramas. Watch films that are funny, fantastical, thought provoking and creative.

This is the start of a Scotland wide tour of the films. Over the year the screening event will travel to Edinburgh, Inverness and Dundee.

For more information about the Co-operative Young Film Makers visit www.youngfilm-makers.coop

GFT Screening times

Mon 8th February 10.15 – 11.15am – for schools and groups

Saturday 13th Feb 12 – 1pm – open to the public

Both screenings are free.

Booking required for Mon 8th screening see  http://www.glasgowfilmfestival.org.uk/youth for more information.

Posted on 6th January 2010 by PA Editor : permalink
Categories: Film & Animation  News 

The Co-operative Group Scotland – Create film sponsor

We are delighted to announce a new corporate partnership with The Co-operative Group Scotland who sponsoring the children and young people’s film programme.

We look forward to a mutually beneficial partnership and continuing our work, for the third year in a row, with The Co-operative Group Scotland whom we jointly host ‘The Co-operative Young Film Makers in Scotland’.

The sponsorship is an organic development of a longstanding partnership and the continued development of The Co-operative Young Film-Makers Festival in Scotland, where Project Ability administers and produces the event  sharing contacts and knowledge.

For more information about The Co-operative Young Film Makers in Scotland

Posted on 23rd December 2009 by PA Editor : permalink
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‘25 year exhibition appeal’

After 10 years of a successful partnership, we sadly announce that Ignis Asset Management has stepped down as sponsor of our exhibition programme. The news is a real blow for us, particularly in the current climate where fewer funding opportunities exist for charities.

It is with this in mind we launch the ‘25 year exhibition appeal’, through which we hope to raise £250 for every year of our existence - that’s £6250 - by April 2010. The money raised will sustain our exhibition programme until a new sponsor is found.

We hope that you can help us by making a donation of £50, £150 or £300, or any amount that you are kindly able to give.

To find out how you can make a donation please click here.

Find out more information about sponsoring our exhibition programme here.

Your support is gratefully appreciated. Stewart Coulter, Chair

 

Posted on 23rd December 2009 by PA Editor : permalink
Categories: Fundraising 

‘100 Club Draw’ comes to an end

Two years ago we launched the ‘100 Club Draw’ and over one hundred people took part, helping to raise around £1500 for the ‘Big Move appeal’. Thank you, we really value your support. 

We discovered that many of you use the ‘100 Club Draw’ as a way to donate a regular amount to Project Ability each month, in order to support our charity. Moreover, many of the winners insist that we keep the prize money, which is extremely generous however, creates additional administrative costs. Taking all of this into account, we have decided that the December 2009 draw will be the last ‘100 Club Draw’, however, we hope you can continue to support us.           

Find out how you can continue to support us here.

If you already have a 100 club standing order with us and wish to continue supporting us, there is no need to do anything

Your ongoing support is gratefully appreciated,

Elisabeth Gibson, Executive Artistic Director

Posted on 23rd December 2009 by PA Editor : permalink
Categories: Fundraising 

‘Myscape – a journey into the autistic architectural landscape’

Craig Bechtel (US) Declan Byrne (IE) Pum Dunbar (GB) Elaine (GB) Ninni Etelamaki (FI) Sharyar Faramarz (GB) David Greenberg (GB) Miles Howard-Wilkes (AU) Laan Irodjojo (NL) Neville Jermyn (GB) Julian Martin (AU) Cameron Morgan (GB) Chris O’Brien (AU) Robert Reddick (GB) Darryl Spencer (GB) Moira Taylor (GB) Anya Ustaszewski (GB)

17 artists with autism spectrum conditions and Asperger syndrome have been invited to contribute works exploring their relationships with architectural landscapes, real or imaginary. The exhibition features the work of artists from six different countries, all with unique backgrounds, and techniques vary from painting, drawing and sculpture through to sound installation, and site-specific commissions.

The invited artists have approached the topic in divergent ways; some works objectively mirror selected environments, whilst others centre on the exploration of abstract ideas and subjective interpretations of architectural landscapes. The exhibition juxtaposes these different responses, thereby developing unexpected relationships and narratives between the works.

An artist talk will take place where some of the exhibiting artists will be discussing their practice and their work in Myscape. A publication will be launched which documents the exhibition and comprises of critical essays.

First Thursday: Project Ability & Trongate 103, exhibition open late, Thursday 4 February, 5 - 9pm

Reception: Collins Gallery, Thursday 18 February, 6 - 8pm

Artist talk & publication launch: Project Ability Gallery, Friday 19 February, 1 - 4pm

 

All events are free and open to the public, and a great chance to meet some of the artists involved in Myscape.

The exhibition will be shown in Project Ability’s gallery at Trongate 103 and Collins Gallery at Strathclyde University.

 

nts the exhibition and comprises of critical essays. The exhibiting artists will be discussing their practice and their work in the exhibition. The event will be held at Project Ability, Trongate 103.

Posted on 16th December 2009 by PA Editor : permalink
Categories: Artists  Exhibitions 

Project Ability films achieve top awards at UK Film Festival!

See the winning films on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/ProjectAFilms?gl=GB&user=ProjectAFilms

Project Ability won two awards at the 2009 Oska Bright Film Festival.

Hughie McIntyre won best animation for his film “The Story of the Beatles”  while Doreen Kay won Best Overall Film with her animation “Young at Heart” based on the pop song of the same name by Glasgow band The Bluebells.

Well done Hughie and Doreen!

Doreen receiving her award from Stephanie Fuller, Arts Council England (South East)

Posted on 8th December 2009 by PA Editor : permalink
Categories: Artists  Film & Animation  News 

Model me real launch at Project-Ability

Launch: Monday 7 December 2009, 12-2pm, Project Ability Gallery

In spring 2009 Disability Cultural Project (DCP) successfully applied for a grant from the Scottish Arts Council to commission three disabled artists from Scotland to produce artwork that explores issues around impairment or disability.

Among the three artists selected was the sculptor David McCracken who attends Project Ability. For 'Model Me Real' he has produced a colourful three dimensional model of a parrot.

Project Ability will host the launch of this project in their gallery located in Trongate 103.

Small scale models of the artworks will be on show and you will get the chance to meet the artists and designers, make some models and have fun!

Refreshments will be available.

Please RSVP to Project Ability by 1st December to:

.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 0141 552 2822

For further information and images contact Silvie Fisch, Director, Disability Cultural Projects (DCP), at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Posted on 24th November 2009 by PA Editor : permalink
Categories: Artists  News 

Renfrewshire disability forum awarded two prizes to Mhairi MacDonald for her artworks.

Renfrewshire disability forum awarded two prizes to Mhairi MacDonald for her artworks, the artworks were submitted earlier this year. The two artworks are now awailable as postcards.

 

Project Ability would like to take the opportunity to congratulate Mhairi for her award.

Posted on 17th November 2009 by PA Editor : permalink
Categories: Artists  News 

Original Christmas card designs now available

Our charity Christmas cards, designed by Project Ability artists, are now available! We also offer an exclusively designed Christmas card service for companies or individuals looking to have a unique card with a personal greeting. To see this years unique designs go to 'support us' or follow the link:

http://www.project-ability.co.uk/support/exclusive-xmas-card-designs

Image by David Bradley 

Posted on 30th October 2009 by PA Editor : permalink
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Magnetic Forces

Preview: 22 October 2009, 5 - 6.30pm
Exhibition: 23 October - 28 November 2009, Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
Artist talk: Friday 23 October 2009, 1 - 2pm
First Thursday: Thursday 5th November 2009, 5 - 9pm

Ntiense Eno-Amooquaye, Selina Helene, Mawuena Kattah, Doreen McPherson, Philomena Powell and Clifton Wright (Intoart) and Elspeth Blair, Edward Henry, Doreen Kay, Robert McCamley, Ronnie McCulloch, Tommy Mason, Cameron Morgan, Robert Reddick (Project Ability).

‘Magnetic Forces' is a collaborative exhibition between Project Ability artists and Intoart a London based art group.

‘Magnetic Forces' brings together two groups of artists who have a learning disability. The two groups have throughout the year been working together, meeting in London on two occasions and exchanging news and information by post and email.

The artists have a developed awareness of their artistic expression and are working to achieve a high level of independent artistic practice.

This exhibition consists of new work that expresses and expands the artists' individual interests.

On Friday the 23rd of October, 1pm the two artist groups will be discussing their studio practice and their work in the exhibition. Project Ability artists can be available at other times to discuss their work.

On Thursday the 5th of November, 5 - 9pm Trongate 103 organisations will host First Thursday. This is a monthly event and a good chance to see exhibitions after hours.

Posted on 17th October 2009 by PA Editor : permalink
Categories: Artists  Exhibitions 

SmART Kids Workshops

Community based evening and weekend visual art classes for young people with disabilities aged 8 – 12.
 
Creative opportunities for young people with disabilities and their siblings to have fun and meet new people.  Experiment with different materials and create pots, masks, sculptures, bags, large scale drawings and collage. Workshops run in blocks of eight weeks, four times a year and take place in community centres across the city (Drumchapel, Pollokshields, Cranhill and Possilpark).
 
The next block starts the week after half term (19th Oct). Cost is £3 per class. Siblings are welcome to attend as well.

Posted on 17th September 2009 by PA Admin : permalink
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Trongate 103 Opening

Opening on 12 September 2009, Trongate 103 is a brand new arts resource for the city of Glasgow.

Housed over six stories in a former Edwardian warehouse on Trongate, the venue will be the new home for a range of Glasgow based creative organisations including:

  • Project Ability
  • Street Level Photoworks
  • Glasgow Print Studio
  • Transmission Gallery
  • Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre
  • Glasgow Independent Studio and Project Room
  • Glasgow Media Access Centre (GMAC)
  • The Russian Cultural Centre / Café Cossachok

Posted on 11th September 2009 by PA Admin : permalink
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Ourselves and Others

Project Ability is opening its new gallery with Ourselves and Others - an exhibition which explores the human experience through the study of portraiture, relationships and social and domestic activities.

We invited artists working with Project Ability to submit work and in March 2009 works by David Bradley, Carole Lee, Sian Mather, Richard Wilson, Doreen Kay, Robert Cornish and Edward Henry were selected.

The inaugural exhibition will celebrate the creativity and diversity of the artists working at Project Ability.

The exhibition is composed of pieces made in a wide variety of media including a series of works on paper by artist Carole Lee. Carole creates intricate multi-layered pen drawings depicting heightened, often humorous tales of everyday life in Glasgow and works on canvas by David Bradley.

David draws inspiration from people he knows or sees, including recollections from his past and imagined figures.

David's paintings and sculptures depict a darker side of life where aggression, alcoholism and sexuality serve only as thin veils of vulnerability.

The exhibition runs from 10th September - 18th October 2009.

Posted on 11th September 2009 by PA Admin : permalink
Categories: Exhibitions  News