ARTISTS: GRACE COLLINS // KATE HODGSON MOLLIE BALSHAW // LYDIA MCCAIG REBEKAH BEASLEY // THOMAS GRIFFITHS
Three’s A Crowd was an exhibition of work created through peer exchange, bringing the collaborative efforts of 6 northern artists to Abingdon Studios. Each member of the curatorial team, Short Supply, has selected an emerging artist from their respective hometowns in the North West, to reflect on their own queer, working-class experience and refocus their collective curatorial vision in collaborating with artists directly.
“The idea for this exhibition came from our interest in exploring our own relationships with our northern hometowns; and each other too! All of our programmed activities this year foster an “it’s not the destination that counts, but the friends you make along the way” kind of vibe. As the team grows, and we begin to adjust to physical programming again, we want to create events that allow us to rethink and reevaluate our position and needs. We also want to provide opportunities that allow others to build long-term, quality relationships with us, and give us crucial feedback to help us grow!!”
“Chatting, exchanging, relating – or not – to a showcase against the backdrop of the vegas of the north. As artists we often work and thrive on the peripheries; and we’re embracing this sentiment with Three’s A Crowd by bringing our shenanigans to a location close to our (doughnut-laden, candy floss coated) hearts.”
The exhibition was installed across ABS project space and new ground floor window gallery in the heart of Blackpool town centre.
Short Supply have been supported by Abingdon Studios and achieved their own National Lottery Project Grant through Arts Council England.
Last Updated: 12th August 2021 by Abingdon Studios
Three’s a crowd: curated by Short Supply
Exhibition ran: 23rd July – 10th August
ARTISTS:
GRACE COLLINS // KATE HODGSON
MOLLIE BALSHAW // LYDIA MCCAIG
REBEKAH BEASLEY // THOMAS GRIFFITHS
Three’s A Crowd was an exhibition of work created through peer exchange, bringing the collaborative efforts of 6 northern artists to Abingdon Studios. Each member of the curatorial team, Short Supply, has selected an emerging artist from their respective hometowns in the North West, to reflect on their own queer, working-class experience and refocus their collective curatorial vision in collaborating with artists directly.
“The idea for this exhibition came from our interest in exploring our own relationships with our northern hometowns; and each other too! All of our programmed activities this year foster an “it’s not the destination that counts, but the friends you make along the way” kind of vibe. As the team grows, and we begin to adjust to physical programming again, we want to create events that allow us to rethink and reevaluate our position and needs. We also want to provide opportunities that allow others to build long-term, quality relationships with us, and give us crucial feedback to help us grow!!”
“Chatting, exchanging, relating – or not – to a showcase against the backdrop of the vegas of the north. As artists we often work and thrive on the peripheries; and we’re embracing this sentiment with Three’s A Crowd by bringing our shenanigans to a location close to our (doughnut-laden, candy floss coated) hearts.”
The exhibition was installed across ABS project space and new ground floor window gallery in the heart of Blackpool town centre.
Short Supply have been supported by Abingdon Studios and achieved their own National Lottery Project Grant through Arts Council England.
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