Spacex (art gallery)

Spacex

Photograph of the entrance 45 Preston Street in Exeter

Spacex, Preston Street, Exeter
Established 1974
Location 45 Preston Street, Exeter, England
Coordinates 50°43′12″N 3°32′01″W / 50.7201°N 3.5337°W / 50.7201; -3.5337
Type Contemporary art organisation
Website spacex.org.uk

Spacex is a contemporary art organisation in Devon, located in Exeter.[1] Its programme spans installations, performance, photography, sculpture, painting, film and video. Its learning programme is focused on helping visitors of all ages to explore and engage with contemporary art.

Origin and aims

Spacex is located in a converted 19th century warehouse,[2] midway between Exeter Cathedral and Exeter quayside. It was established in 1974 by an artists’ co-operative. The original purpose was to offer affordable studio and exhibition space to local artists. In the early 1990s, Spacex became a registered charity[3] and a publicly funded space showing contemporary art free of charge.[4] Its main source of funds is Arts Council, England.

Collaboration lies at the heart of Spacex. The gallery's role in working with innovative local, national and international artists has been recognised by the Arts Council. Historically Spacex has put on 5-6 exhibitions a year, but more recently it has adopted a more diverse approach which includes more events and more flexible use of the space by artists.[5] To ensure sustained development Spacex maintains long-lasting relationships with artists and curators, as well as local cultural and educational institutions.

Rooted in the locality of Exeter, its programme aims to contribute to a wider critical debate, regionally nationally and internationally. Spacex finds new ways to capture the interest of a wide range of people, inspiring engagement with and participation in contemporary art.

Learning programme and events

Spacex' programme encourages engagement with the latest developments in contemporary art through commissions, projects and activities.[6][7] Work also takes place outside 45 Preston St through artist-led projects, events and research.[8][9] In addition to organising events such as these, Spacex has a significant learning programme, working with students of all ages from local schools and further/higher education institutions.[10]

Artists' Spacex have worked with(selected)

References

  1. Jemima Laing. "BBC - Small is beautiful for two Devon art galleries". BBC News. London: BBC. Retrieved 11 May 2013.
  2. "Spacex, Exeter : Nick Gilbert Scott - Architect / Designer, Exeter, Devon". nickgilbertscott.com. 2013. Retrieved 11 May 2013.
  3. Source: Spacex charity framework and trustees
  4. Source: Art places directory
  5. Source: Working with contemporary art - Nicola Hood
  6. Project report: Public Art Online, Autumn 2000 - Homing: Projects for Kosovo
  7. Case study: Drawing in Action
  8. Review: Interface, June 2011 - The Recipe Exchange project by Dr Stephen Riley
  9. Website: The Recipe Exchange & Gallery as Community - Helen Pritchard
  10. Website: Art on your doorstep - Spacex educational programme
  11. Topophobia Review: Frieze 17/06/2012
  12. Blast Theory Review: Interface, December 2011
  13. Blast Theory Review: Country calling, December 2011
  14. Salvatore Arancio Review: The Guardian, November 2011
  15. Paul Rooney Review: Culture24, 19/10/2010
  16. Paul Rooney Review: Art rabbit, October 2010
  17. Random Acts of Art Review: BBC Devon, 15/4/2010
  18. Theo Jansen Review: Culture24, May 2010
  19. Theo Jansen Review: BBC Devon, 24/6/2010
  20. Emily Wardill Review: Frieze, January 2010
  21. Emily Wardill Review: Interface, January 2010
  22. Emily Wardill Review: ArtsCulture, December 2009
  23. Simon Pope Review: BBC Devon, May 2009
  24. Laura Kikauka Preview: The Guardian, 7/3/2009
  25. Andre Stitt Review: The Guardian, 23/10/2008
  26. Christiane Baumgartner Preview: The Guardian, December 2008
  27. Geoffrey Farmer Review: Frieze, January 2008
  28. Dawn Mellor Review: Artcornwall, March 2006
  29. Mika Taanila Review: Art daily, June 2005
  30. Phyllida Barlow Review: Art daily, May 2005
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