About this Event
We’re pleased to announce the next date for our ever popular Scratch Nights at Old Diorama Arts Centre (ODAC).
A scratch night is an event where artists/creatives with lived experience of homelessness can show work that is still in progress. This might be a song, a poem, a fragment of a play, or a visual artwork that isn’t yet finished. It’s a space to try things out, to explore, and to begin conversations around work that’s still forming.
This is a supportive environment for artists/creatives at different stages of their careers to share and discuss their work. Discussion will play a huge part in these events.
All conversations will be guided by the Critical Response Process developed by artist Liz Lerman. This is a kind structure for group discussion, enabling valuable feedback from the audience without overwhelming artists with harsh criticism or unhelpful praise. It’s about going deeper, helping artists learn more about their own work and the processes of others.
Each night will feature three or four artists and then in the second half, there will be an informal open mic session (for anyone who wants to get up and share a song, a poem etc)
Approximate timetable:
- 600pm start
- 3 Artists share work-in-progress followed by a facilitated discussion
- 730pm Free pizza and non-alcoholic refreshments
- 8pm Open Mic
- 9pm end
If you’re interested in presenting your work-in-progress on 23rd Oct in the FIRST HALF of the evening, please fill in this - if you are interested in performing during the open mic, don't fill in the form, just turn up and we'll allocated slots on the night. Click on the ticket link above if you would like to attend.
This event is faciliated by Calum Perrin (AHI's Associate) is an artist from North East England, based in South London. Calum works with time-based media; video, music, performance and sound - the Open Mic jam is compered by David Tovey, artist, educator and activist and former Co-Director of AHI.
If you have any questions please email katie@artshomelessint.com
Event venue & nearby stays
Old Diorama Arts Centre, 201 Drummond Street, London, United Kingdom
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