More information coming soon.....
Artist in Residence Erewash Museum
Erewash Museum have invited me take up a residency from 11 Sept. until 30th Oct. 2015 to accompany an exhibition of my work. This opportunity will allow me to gain access to the Museums social history collection which will inspire the residency and allow time and space to explore new approaches in my socially engaged practice.
For 15 years I have gathered used labels from local charity shops on Ilkeston High Street, unpicking labels from the neck of rag garments. The 30,000 used labels in my exhibition at Erewash Museum have all been gathered from Ilkeston; therefore local residents were once walking around in these garments.
The Museum is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10am until 4pm. High Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5JA. Tel: 0115 9071141.
MILITARY BOOTS ARMED FORCES COMMISSION
MILITARY BOOTS will be exhibited at The Lally Gallery in Erewash Museum, High Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5JA. Exhibition runs from 11 September until 30 October 2015.
Open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10am to 4pm.
Nottingham Trent University Alumni page 29
Thrilled to be included in the spring/summer 2015 Nottingham Trent University Alumni Network magazine, see page 29 - From rags to works of art.... READ IT HERE
Creative Community Day
Nottingham Trent University have invited me to run a workshop at the following event, please drop in if you would like to sew a label(s) for the background of my next portrait. 200 labels were completed at The Lace Market Gallery in April, another 250 are needed before work can commence on the canvas.
Creative Community Day
Saturday 30th May 2015
10 am - 3 pm
City Site, Goldsmith St, Nottingham Trent University, NG1 4BU
NOTE: Located behind the Theatre Royal, in the Newton Building, the main reception is on Goldsmith Street (where the tram runs), then you need to make your way downstairs.
FREE All are welcome, materials provided.
This event is being organised by Nottingham Trent University and Joy Pitts, as part of BBC Get Creative. This event has not been organised directly by the BBC. Get Creative is a major celebration of the nation's arts, culture and creativity. Led by BBC ARTS and What Next? In collaboration with a huge range of arts, cultural and voluntary organisations, everyone is invited to get involved and share their creative talents. Visit bbc.co.uk/getcreative to find out more.
Great article from Avery Dennison May 2015
READ ARTICLE HERE 30,000 used labels by artist Joy Pitts
'30,000 Used Labels' is touring to Erewash Museum
I am delighted to announce that '30,000 Used Labels' is touring to the Lally Gallery, Erewash Museum, High Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5JA. Exhibition runs from 11 September until 30 October 2015.
Open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10am to 4pm.
T: 0115 9071141 www.erewashmuseum.co.uk
BBC Get Creative Workshop 27th April 2015
We certainly 'Got Creative' at Lace Market Gallery and completed a massive 200 labels for the background of my next portrait. The Wollaton branch of the W.I. stitched 100 labels to celebrate the 100 year birthday of the National Federation of Women's Institute. A huge thank you to them and to all the other visitors and many NCN students that participated.
Thank you also to BBCGetCreative for their wonderful call out 'Label of Love'. Along with the Lace Market Gallery, Nottingham Post, Newark Advertiser, The Campaign for Wool, Nottingham Trent University and The Centre for Hidden Histories for publicising the event and the exhibition '30,000 Used Labels' which continues until 13th May monday to friday 10 - 4:00pm.
Lace Market Gallery, 25 Stoney Street, Nottingham, NG1 1LP.
Read NOTTINGHAM POST NEWS article 28th April 2015 HERE
Lace Market Gallery Preview 23rd April 2015
Lace Market Gallery was buzzing last night, a huge thank you to everyone who came to view the work. The exhibition continues until 13th May monday to friday 10 - 4pm.
Don't forget the BBC Get Creative Workshop this coming Monday 27th April. We will be using 4ply wool, if you have any left over please bring it along.
Art from people’s garments – GET INVOLVED!
FREE participatory workshop
Date: Monday 27th April 10am – 13:00pm and 14:00 – 17:00pm Where: Lace Market Gallery, 25 Stoney Street, Nottingham, NG1 1LP
Artist Joy Pitts turns thousands of unwanted clothing labels into works of art and is inviting 450 participants to stitch a label for inclusion in her next creation. The completed labels will be used for the background of a portrait that will be unveiled later in the year. Joy Pitts, a multiple award-winning contemporary artist is offering this rare opportunity to be involved in her work as part of the BBC Get Creative Campaign. Drop into The Lace Market Gallery for ten minutes to participate and become part of this significant artwork.
All materials provided.
Joy Pitts Exhibition, ‘30,000 Used labels’ will take place at Lace Market Gallery from 23rd April until 13 May 2015.
This event is being organised by Lace Market Gallery and Joy Pitts, as part of BBC Get Creative. This event has not been organised directly by the BBC.
Get Creative is a major celebration of the nation's arts, culture and creativity. Led by BBC ARTS and What Next? in collaboration with a huge range of arts, cultural and voluntary organisations, everyone is invited to get involved and share their creative talents.
Visit bbc.co.uk/getcreative to find out more.