Unlocking the creative potential of museums in the South West

‘Labelled’ (2009) by Dail Behennah. Commissioned for New Expressions 1.

New Expressions 2 Launch InvitationThursday 30 June 2011, 2.00pm-3.30pm @ M Shed, Bristol

You are cordially invited to join us at Bristol’s newest venue for the launch of New Expressions 2.

M Shed, BristolThursday 30 June 2011, 2.00pm-3.30pmFollowed by afternoon tea and a tour of the artworks commissioned for M Shed

New Expressions is working to shape a culture of collaborative working between museums and artists acrossthe South West. Building on the success of New Expressions 1, six major artists’ commissions are beingsupported in 2011-12. This event is an opportunity to hear about the ambition of this programme from thestakeholders, funders, artists and museums involved.

Participating MuseumsBristol Museums, Galleries and ArchivesCheltenham Art Gallery & MuseumFalmouth Art GalleryMuseum of Barnstaple and North DevonPlymouth City Museum and Art GalleryRoyal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM), Exeter

Invitation only. RSVP by 15 June 2011 to: info@newexpressions.org

M Shed is on Wapping Road, Princes Wharf, Bristol BS1 4RNRail: Bristol Temple Meads (15-20 minute walk; 5 minutes by taxi)

www.newexpressions.org

Participating ArtistsAcerone (Luke Palmer) and Andy CouncilNeville Gabie and Joan GabieAndrew Lanyon and Antony Penroseartist to be announcedClare TwomeyBlast Theory

Window on Bristol’ (2011) Acerone (Luke Palmer) and Andy Council.Commissioned for Bristol’s M Shed as part of New Expressions 2’