PRACTICE Exhibition is culmination of the AA2A artist residency showing the research, design and artworks made by the 2022-2023 cohort in PR1 Gallery, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, Lancashire.

AA2A (Artists Access to Art Colleges) is a national project providing artists and designer-makers with access to workshops and equipment in host universities and colleges, including technical and research support from staff.

This year’s residency group have developed works in ceramics, print, installation, textiles, and performance.

The PRACTICE cohort are:

Paulette Bansal 

Phil Barton

Tim Copsey

Jackie Haynes

Vicky Price

Gavin Webster

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Paulette Bansal’s work examines the unearthing of memories through inherited objects.

Phil Barton’s projection the history and restoration of Lindow Moss is expressed through drawing, screenprint and outdoor installations.

Tim Copsey makes ‘Beautifully ugly space debris’, the AA2A residency allowed him time and space to investigate scale.

Jackie Haynes developed screen printing onto textiles for performance and exhibiting, with an emphasis on re-use and repurposing of materials.

Vicky Price is creating lithography prints in response to on-site drawings from the historic Cotton Famine Road. 

Gavin Webster’s works are new composite ceramic work incorporating reclaimed materials.

PRACTICE runs from 10th November until 24th November 2023. 

Monday - Friday, 10am - 5pm, also open Saturday 11th + 18th Nov 10am - 4pm. 

The PRACTICE Exhibition Opening event is on Thursday 9th November 5pm – 8pm. 

Venue: PR1 Gallery, University of Central Lancashire, Victoria Building, Adelphi St, Preston PR1 7HD