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SWG3 aiming to take creative vision to next level. Words: Allan Radcliffe
ttldio Warehouse. the exciting. innovative arts facility ill (ilasgovv's West lind. which offers open plan sttldios for rent to local artists. has already established itself as a jevvel ill the cultural cityscape. Run by visual artist and curator .\lutley. it currently offers sttldio space for 35 artists and a photography space for commercial and editorial shoots. The venue vvon further attention in 2005 vvhen it was selected as temporary home to the first ‘(‘omme des (iarcons‘ (iuerrilla Store in the l'K. .\'ovv the movers and shakers behind SW03 are taking their vision for a lirst class huh for artists from Scotland
and beyond to its next ambitious phase. developing l‘otlr
rehearsal studios. and a pair of recording studios. There are also proposals for tvvo nevv galleries: the (‘ustoms (iallery. shovvcasing live mtlsic and art. and the lixcise (iallery. \v hicli vvill provide a shop \v indovv for visual art.
()l‘ganisers are planning to run this multidisciplinary space along eco-l‘riendly. energy sell- sul‘l‘icient lines. including developing a vvood-chip
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burning heating system. a green roof (creating a green vievv for patients at nearby Yorkliill hospital) and a bio- mass ll'Csli vvaler system.
While these ideas are still at the germinal stage. SW63 are kicking things off in earnest vvith a fundraiser event and celebration on Wed 6 December. The eclectic evening of contemporary art. music and fashion includes an exhibition and auction of vvorks by resident artists as vvell as donated vvorks and postcards by some of the country"s most established artists. The event vvill also launch the auction of Turner pri/e nominee .lim l.ambie’s paisley painted Daimler (pictured) and provide a rare opportunity to vievv (‘omnle tles (iarcons vintage and current seasons for both men and vvomen accompanied by the music of Moog (iroove.
All money raised from the event will contribute tovvards the future development of vvhat sounds an important sustainable building for Scotland’s arts commtmity. www.swg3.org
ARTISTS UNITE TO TACKLE CHILD ABUSE
I Edinburgh artists have donated work to an exhibition and auction aimed at tackling child abuse in the captial and across the Lothians. More than 20 pieces are currently being exhibited at Sofi’s Bar on Henderson Street in Leith - which is well known for supporting local artists — and will all be auctioned off to the public on Tue 5 Dec. All proceeds will go towards funding the local Barnardo’s counselling service, which uses art therapy to help abused children build their confidence and express themselves in a safe environment. Contributors to the project include local artists Kate Green, Peter Griffen, Calum MacDonald and Hannah Bloomfield. Anyone interested in picking up a piece of contemporary art for Christmas should call Sheila Patel at Barnardo’s for more information about the exhibition. www.barnardos.org.uk (AR)
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DESIGN FOR LIFE
St Peter’s proposals scoop top award
The 2006 Glasgow 1999 Design Medal has been awarded to interior design graduate Stuart Gordon for his proposals for St Peter's Seminary at Cardross. the iconic 19608 Gillespie and Coia creation. and. more recently. the subject of an ongoing List campaign to find a suitable use for the much-lauded but woefully neglected building.
Gordon rose to the challenge of creating ‘a homely and welcoming environment in which children and young people with life-limiting or life- threatening conditions and their families can feel nurtured and rested'. The young designer drew up plans to redevelop the Seminary into a children’s hospice. which would be split into three functions: in- patients. outpatients and staff areas. combining calming reflective places with creative and imaginative spaces.
Gordon received his medal and a $1000 travel bursary from Peter Saville. well known for his album cover designs for the likes of New Order. Joy Division. Suede and Pulp. Saville used the platform to call for the UK's towns and cities to retain their home-grown design talent.
An exhibition of designs shortlisted for the prize runs at The Lighthouse. Glasgow. until Sun 18 Feb 2007. (AR)
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