Slow Boat/Propeller/Benedict Drew at Chisenhale Gallery

3 August - 26 August
Preview: Thursday 2 August, 6.30-8.30pm

Slow Boat: Summer 2012 is a major national collaboration between Chisenhale Gallery and Ikon Gallery, Birmingham in partnership with the Canal & Rivers Trust. Slow Boat is a converted canal boat that acts as a catalyst for young people (aged 15-20 years) to produce and present their own work, as well as that of other artists. Travelling at an average speed of four miles an hour, the journey along the Grand Union Canal connecting Birmingham to London takes two weeks. Slow Boat will arrive in London at the beginning of August, during the second week of the London Olympics when it will be moored outside Chisenhale Gallery for one week, accompanied by a week-long programme of events.

Saturday 4 August, 4 – 6pm: Slow Boat Summer 2012 London Launch
Join Propeller and IYP to celebrate Slow Boat’s arrival at Chisenhale Gallery.
 
Sunday 5 August, 2 – 5pm: Family Workshop
A free drop-in workshop led by artist Sam Belinfante with IYP and Propeller members, inspired by their journey on the Grand Union canal.
 
Tuesday 7 August, 10.30 – 11.30am: Coffee Morning
You are invited to a coffee morning aboard Slow Boat and a special viewing of the exhibition by Benedict Drew and Propeller. Cakes are generously provided by the East End Women's Institute.
 
Wednesday 8 August, 7pm: Film Screening
A film programme selected by Benedict Drew, including Memento Mori (2009) by Emily Richardson, narrated by Iain Sinclair, and Housing Problems (1935) by Arthur Elton presented in the gallery.
 
Thursday 9 August, 7pm: Performance Evening
An evening of live music performances aboard the boat and in the gallery, by artist Lee Patterson and Propeller member Ruth Elliot.
 
Saturday 11 August, 3pm: Networks: Radio and The Waterways
A discussion about canal networks and radio networks with Ed Baxter of Resonance 104.4 fm, and Graham Fisher MBE from the Canal and River Trust.

All events are free but booking is advised. Please ask at the front desk for further details and to make a reservation.

Special opening hours during Slow Boat Summer 2012:
3 – 12 August, 1-6pm, everyday

Exhibition continues:
15 -26 August, Wednesday-Sunday, 1-6pm

Chisenhale Gallery, E3 5QZ
02089814518