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And when someone in the future asks you to talk about sustaining your practice, you are OBVIOUSLY going to say YES, not just because you have anxiety issues about letting people down… but because you have made so much damn work you have no space in your house anymore: that is ‘sustained as hell!’
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The next OCA North Group will be meeting on the 8 September in Newcastle at Newcastle City Library. The morning will begin with an optional visit around the Great Exhibition of the North, for inspiration read OCA tutor Dan Robinson’s recent series of posts. At midday we will meet for an informal discussion and lunch […]
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On a glorious June morning OCA students celebrated the culmination of their study at the Royal Festival Hall in London. 91 students graduated across Creative Arts, Painting, Photography, Visual Communications, Textiles, Creative Writing and our MA Fine Art. Those that could attend the ceremony were also invited to a special gathering specifically for OCA students and their guests.
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Join OCA’s Gerald Deslandes on the 15 September in London.
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Following Beth’s recent ‘In conversation with… video’ this second instalment features her speaking about her sketchbook practice.
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Please note there are only a couple of spaces remaining for students who have not previously attended a study event but do register your interest and we can look to add another date.
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When the OCA tutor’s twins came down with chicken pox, a planned study visit to Glasgow International looked to be inevitably cancelled as cover at short notice was difficult to arrange. The visit went ahead however, with the 4 OCA students from different disciplines meeting up independently.
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Join OCA tutor Derek Trillo on the 11 August at the Sailing School Gallery, New Brighton, Wallasey. This is a unique opportunity to view up close the rarely seen seminal – and controversial – work by this country’s best-known photographer, in the location where it was shot.
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