Navigating Practice: Artist Talks & Conversation

 

 

Art Gene Gallery

Nan Tait Centre

Saturday 13th June 2026, 11:00am – 2.00pm, 2026

This is a free event with refreshments, ending with an optional soup lunch from 2pm

All are welcome, booking is essential

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/art-gene-33040885449

What to expect

 Guests are asked to use the Abbey Road entrance to the Nan Tait Centre, or if level access is required, the door from the carpark; they will be directed to the first floor landing via a lift or the stairs.

Exhibition opening on Friday 12th June

Doors to the exhibition will open at 6.30pm. Light refreshments and drinks will be served on the landing on arrival, ahead of short speeches in the gallery from 7.00pm.

Navigating Practice: Artist Talks & Conversation on 13th June

On arrival at 11.00am delegates will be greeted with drinks and light snacks. The event will begin amongst the works in the Main Gallery – delegates will be asked to stand and walk, unless chairs are required, and later move down to the floor below for discussion in our Mezzanine Gallery. 

 

Organised alongside the exhibition, this event will spotlight the exhibiting artists. Artists’ talks of around 15 minutes each will be given by Rough Terrain exhibiting artists Jamie Bradley, Marisa Crane, Iona Ford, Lydia Moraitis and Conor (CJ) Pitcher. The event will end with a panel discussion, focusing on artist residency formats, and how artists can work successfully with local communities. This panel will include exhibiting artists Anna Clough and Alistair Debling alongside Art Gene Founder/Director Maddi Nicholson, chaired by Art Gene’s curatorial staff.

Cumbria Arts and Culture Network will wrap up the event by introducing its See It To Be It project, and the work they do with Cumbrian institutions to support young creative practitioners. There will be an opportunity to ask questions. This panel discussion will last approximately 30 minutes.

 

Once the talks conclude, participants will be welcome to stay, revisit the exhibition and talk to the artists and other participants. A free soup lunch, provided by Art Gene, will be served at 2.00pm. The exhibition will close at 4.00pm. 

Exhibition continues:

Tuesday 16th June – Friday 26th June 2026 

Noon – 4.00pm, closed Sundays and Mondays

And then open by appointment until: 3rd July 2026

Visits from school and community groups are welcomed and encouraged. They can contact us on enquiries@art-gene.co.uk