Workshops for International Art Professionals
December 2009, Dundee
19 – 21 February 2010, Milton Keynes

Parallax Venice has launched an Offsite Programme to continue its work after the 53rd Venice Biennale closes, with events taking place in Dundee and Milton Keynes.

The first event will be a 'Talk and See' session in Dundee. Following this will be a programme of events in Milton Keynes including alternative tours of Milton Keynes, a presentation of Parallax work to date, a collaborative workshop, a ‘Talk and See’ session, a symposium concerning the situation of art professionals in a global world and networking events. Parallax chose Milton Keynes as it is a 'new town' and is a unique context for artists to work and respond to. Distinctly different from any conventional British city, it is an evolving architectural and sociological experiment providing a remarkable “playground” for artists and art professionals.

Parallax’s Offsite Programme aims to facilitate the exchange of ideas, experience and knowledge between art professionals across geographical, political and professional boundaries. Through its Offsite Programme, Parallax will develop access to this global exchange between arts professionals by organising events in different locations worldwide. Parallax utilises new media and online networking to ensure that participation is fully inclusive; collective members can participate in person or digitally.

Parallax was formed by art professionals (artists, curators, critics, art historians and managers) from different art organisations around the world who worked in the role of invigilators at the Venice Biennale. Their temporary situation of displacement from their home countries, organisations and professional roles, combined with a prolonged engagement with contemporary art and other arts professionals stimulated a unique and unrestricted exchange of ideas across geographical, political, hierarchical and professional boundaries. This led to Parallax presenting a series of events and performances, establishing a platform for creative encounters. Challenging the established hierarchies between artist, curator, management, invigilator roles Parallax provided an innovative model of social and professional interaction and created unique professional development and networking events on an international stage. To continue this process, Parallax members are launching an Offsite Programme.

Parallax is seeking proposals for presentations at the symposium – for more details email: dobrochna@parallaxvenice.com

Summary of Parallax Offsite (Milton Keynes) Programme

Day 1
Tour of Milton Keynes
Opening event (inc a Presentation of Parallax activity to date + an exhibition of works by Parallax members plus an opening party)

Day 2
Alternative tour of Milton Keynes
Symposium
‘Talk and See’ session and networking event

Day 3
Alternative tour of Milton Keynes
Collaborative workshop
Roundtable discussion
Goodbye party

To book a place or for more details about Parallax Offsite (MK) email Dobrochna Futro: dobrochna@parallaxvenice.com

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