Name: Artist in Residence - Artist Talk with Jim Pooley
Start: 2025-03-29T14:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-03-29T15:00:00+00:00
Location: Jelly, 1st floor, 115-116 Broad Street Mall,Reading,RG1 7QE,GB

Artist in Residence - Artist Talk with Jim Pooley

Join residency artist Jim Pooley for a talk about his art practice and his current work in progress
Join artist in residence Jim Pooley for a talk where he will share his arts practice and residnecy experience.
Jim predominantly makes sculptural work, creating forms in diverse media particularly stone, metal and glass. His practice is highly process-driven and he enjoys experimenting with techniques and combining materials in novel ways.
He is a board member of the Engine Room, an arts and mental health project that creates a space for individuals to access creative opportunities that will support empowerment, recovery and creative development
During this residency, while carving wax masters for bronze casting, he will record an aesthetic diary to assess the emotional impact of various aspects of the creative journey.
Our workshops and events are subsidised and in most cases we are able to offer our workshops for a nominal fee. If you are able we have an option to donate. All donations help us to continue our work to make space for art for everyone every day.
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Find us in our next space on the 1st Floor in Broad St Mall. We are the last unit nearest the public toilets.
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Frequently asked questions:
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Where are you based?
Our studios are located within Broad St Mall. You can find us on the first floor. We are the last unit before the toilets and exit to the carpark. If you get lost please ask any Broad St Mall security guard and they will direct you.
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