Audio > University of Bedfordshire, Luton
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View the Luton visual arts maps: Map 1:
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2, David and Goliath (1MB, JPG) / Map
3, Luton London barrier (792k, JPG)
Formed in 2004 and recently benefiting from a recent £5.5m investment, University of Bedfordshire, School of Media, Art & Design, Luton, is one of the foremost arts departments outside of London.
On Wednesday 19 November 2008, Portable Radio visited Luton and spoke with Joanna Callaghan, artist, organiser of Heraclitus arts projects and lecturer at the School of Media, Art and Design, John Stephens, head of the fine art course in the School of Media, Art and Design and Ben Hodson, photographer living and working locally in Luton.
More images of the session in Luton are here - use the Next and Previous control to browse the images.
During each Portable Radio session we make a careful note of all of the organisations people refer to. Below are a list of links to the projects, organisations and information people mention in this dialogue.
Hat Factory
Visual arts, media, creative work space, music and live art venue in Luton.
B:Fest
B:Fest is a new Arts Festival for Luton showcasing the artistic talent that
is already thriving in the town.
Luton Cultural Services Trust
Charitable organisation delivering cultural services in Luton.
Commissions East
Develops and delivers ambitious public realm art projects across the east of
England.
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Luton museum with displays of local history, maintained gardens, outdoor children's
discovery area and changing exhibitions.
Luton International Carnival
Annual carnival through the centre of Luton.
Luton Mela
Community celebration from a traditional form from south-east Asia.
Milton Keynes Gallery
Contemporary art gallery in Milton Keynes.
New Art Gallery Walsall
Contemporary art gallery in Walsall.
Bury Metro Arts (The Met)
Independent performing arts organisation based in Bury, just north of Manchester.
Cornerhouse Manchester
Contemporary arts venue, cinema, publication distributor and cafe in Manchester.
Rogue Studios
Music studio in south London.
Galaxy Centre
Cinema and entertainment centre in Luton town centre.
Creative Partnerships
Creative Partnerships is the Government’s flagship creative learning
programme, designed to develop the skills of young people across England, raising
their aspirations and equipping them for their futures.
Screen East
Film and moving image agency for the east of England.
Bedford Creative Arts (BCA Gallery)
Contemporary art gallery in Bedford.
Luton Council
Local council in Luton.