The Arts Institute – public arts programme

The University’s year-round programme of contemporary art and culture
The Arts Institute – public arts programme

Hetain Patel - Don’t Look at the Finger, 2017 © the artist, BAS9 artist

Welcome to the September–December Season at The Arts Institute. After many delays due to the pandemic the British Art Show 9 finally opens in Plymouth. The Levinsky Gallery will host eight of the 37 artists showing in the City and as usual we have a programme of film, talks and bite size insights to complement the exhibition. Other favourites return including Musica Viva at its new home, Levinsky Hall, Celluloid Psychology giving fascinating insights to another three films, a series of talks from the Historical Association. New for this season is Music and Film series; four films introduced by Bob Taub all with music as the central theme. The season concludes with usual Christmas musical festivities – but there is plenty to enjoy before then!  

The Arts Institute is the curated public arts programme of the University of Plymouth which plays a pivotal role in building culture and art in the city and South West region, supporting established, new and emerging artists from around the world.

It comprises The Levinsky Gallery, a space for engaging, contemporary artworks; the Jill Craigie Cinema which screens a diverse range of classic films and contemporary cinematic masterpieces; a cutting-edge theatre and dance programme in The House; musical performances and concerts, and a year-long series of fascinating talks that open up a world of art, literature and history.

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Contact us: theartsinstitute@plymouth.ac.uk

The Arts Institute's public programme promotes audience engagement, access to the arts, and directly supports emerging and established artists' careers. Please consider a donation to support development and delivery of our programme.

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British Art Show 9

8 October 2022 – 23 December 2022
Held every five years to showcase work of British artists who have made a significant contribution to international contemporary art, the ninth British Art Show (BAS9) returns to Plymouth for a second time.
This four venue, city-wide exhibition, welcomes 37 artists in total, including Abigail Reynolds, Cooking Sections and GAIKA who will show in The Levinksy Gallery. The exhibition will be accompanied by a fascinating programme of films, bite size gallery insights and evening talks.

<p>BAS9 - Place holder image<br></p>

Celluloid Psychology film series

3 October – 5 December 2022
Our hugely popular Celluloid Psychology film series returns again on the first Monday evening of each month. A Clockwork Orange, Awakenings and the popular Pixar film, Inside Out are each introduced by our School of Psychology’s cognitive phsycologists and neuroscientists to give us fascinating insights to these blockbusters, that we’d otherwise miss.

<p>A Clockwork Orange film still</p>

Musica Viva – Southbank Sinfonia

4 February 2023
Southbank Sinfonia - an orchestra like no other - will perform at Levinsky Hall on 4 February 2023 as a part of our Musica Viva series. It is a thrilling opportunity to hear some of the most loved Beethoven masterpieces performed by some of the best young musicians in the UK, at the start of very promising careers.

<p>Musica Viva – Southbank Sinfonia<br></p>

Composition Competition

We are pleased to announce a Composition Competition – launched in partnership with Southbank Sinfonia – as part of ongoing celebrations of the inaugural season of Musica Viva concerts at Levinsky Hall. 
We invite applicants under 25 years of age to submit their composition by 21 December 2022.
The competition winner will receive a £500 prize and a premiere performance of their composition at Levinsky Hall on 4 February 2023 as part of the Southbank Sinfonia concert programme.

<p>Music notes and pencil<br></p>

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