June 2009

9thHappy Birthday Peacock: 35 Years of Great Stuff!

To celebrate our 35th birthday we have invited thirty-five people who we feel have helped and supported us immensely over the four decades that Peacock Visual Arts has been in existence, to select their personal favourite from the vast selection of prints we have produced here since 1974. Opening Friday 12th June, 5-8pm. All welcome, Runs until 25th July.

9thDavid Blyth: The Book of Spring Lambs

In his first suite of screenprints, produced by Peacock Visual Arts, local artist David Blyth returns to the subject of lambing and domesticity in a playful exploration of colour, pattern, image and surface. Opening Friday 12 June, 5-8pm. All welcome, Runs until 25th July.

2ndCineclub Tue 2 June: Sagolandet (Land of Dreams)

Come along to Peacock on Tuesday 2 June for your free monthly film screening. This time we're screening 'Sagolandet (Land of Dreams)', [Jan Troell, Sweden, 1988, 185 min]. Ironically titled 'Land of Dreams’, this documentary portrays, from interviews with politicians to small and seemingly trivial stories of everyday life, a tightly regulated nation where social and technical progress threatens free will and imagination. Starts 7pm at PVA. No booking required. Entry FREE.

3rdCreating Collaboration: A Process That Works: 18 June

How do collaborative relationships come about and evolve and what sort of resources do they need? These and other questions are explored during the networking event 'Creating Collaboration: A Process That Works' on Thursday 18 June between 6 - 8pm, at Peacock. Visual artists Deirdre Nelson (Glasgow) and David Blyth (Huntly) will talk about why they choose to collaborate in their practice and explore the impact this has had on the development of their work and career. The event is free. To reserve a place, please email events@culturalenterpriseoffice.co.uk or call 0844 544 9990.

3rdJob opportunity: Accounts assistant

Peacock is seeking an Accounts Assistant. Reporting to the Finance and Admin Manager, the Accounts Assistant will be responsible for accurate financial record keeping, reception cover relief and ad hoc administrative duties. Applicants should have a sound knowledge of manual book-keeping. Experience with Word and Excel would be advantageous. Training in the SAGE computer system will be given. Closing date Monday 15 June. Read on...

8thUpdate on Art Centre plans

Some of you will have seen the latest pictures of the proposals for Union Terrace Gardens backed by Sir Ian Wood recently and will be wondering what it means for Peacock. As so many of you have been supportive of Peacock's plans to develop a new Centre for Contemporary Arts for Aberdeen we wanted to update you as best we can. Peacock have not yet had the chance to discuss the results of the feasibility study into Union Terrace Gardens with our board and our funders, and as these discussions will be key to our future we have been unable to pass comment to date. However, we expect these discussions to take place soon and then will be able to say a bit more about what it means for the future of a new centre for contemporary arts for Aberdeen.

19thChannel4's Ewan McIntosh talks at OKN04 event on Friday 26 June

Peacock is delighted to welcome Ewan McIntosh of 4ip to give us his input on where we think digital media is heading. Ewan McIntosh works at Channel 4's Innovation for the Public Fund, as Digital Commissioner for Scotland, Northern Ireland and The North East. He's currently seeking ideas for web, mobile and games-based media that will help change the lives of people in Britain. Other speakers include James Littlejohn, Bill Thompson and Jono Sandilands. Starts 6.30pm. Admission free, all welcome.

22ndLive music 12 July: No More Soundchecks

After the success of their first in a series of unplugged gigs, under the moniker of No More Soundchecks, Vocoustics and Interesting Music Promotions will present the second night of unplugged performances on Sunday 12 July at Peacock Visual Arts. This show will be headlined by the unique Men Diamler with support from Oliver Richard.

25thPeacock launches online print store

Peacock's original prints can now also be purchased online. A large collection of artworks is already for sale in the online store, including prints by Ralph Steadman, Barbara Rae, John McLean, Toby Paterson and many others. Shipping is free, worldwide. Visit www.peacockprintstore.com.