The Institute

27th March 12013, 7.30pm

Know your rights?

It is essential to understand the value of your images when syndicating or quoting for a job. A basic knowledge of intellectual property law is vital for the protection of the individual photographer and the profession as a whole. Simon Crofts will expertly navigate you through the fundamentals of copyright and intellectual property law.

This vital seminar will inform and forearm all photographers- do not miss out!

Simon Crofts is a freelance professional photographer working in Edinburgh. Before he was a photographer, he worked as a lawyer at Linklaters in London and Moscow, specialising in international corporate, securities, finance and privatisation. He studied law at Oxford University.

31st March-6th April 2013

Material Matter

Material Matter introduces a collaboration of 11 personal projects by the third-year photography students from Edinburgh College of Art. Although conceptually varied, thematically they respond to aspects of an ‘elemental investigation’.
Using photography as their medium, they focus largely on aspects of life, and sometimes death, unveiling their visual conception, through such ideas as the suffocation of nature in a concrete jungle, or an inherent presence within the abstract, though ultimately focusing on the underlying, and inescapable existence of these elemental components; Earth Wind Fire Water.
While some are printed digitally others offer a reminder of the traditional beauty of a hand printed photograph, or the novel instance of a polaroid.

Sunday 23rd March, 8pm.

The boys are back! Andy & the Prostitutes return for one night only at The Institute. Be prepared for a night of lyrical debauchery and oral onslaughts. Space will be tight so ‘join’ to avoid bitter disappointment. BYOB £5, beer £2. No spirits, just high spirits!

Saturday 23rd at 8pm

The Subterranean Homesick Aldo Blues Experience.

Plundering a musical heritage which spans over a century- Sonny Boy Williamson, John Cooper Clarke and Johnny Thunders are just three notable influences- Homesick Aldo exits his personal musical time machine a lone wolf and emerges as our very first authentic 21st century bluesician; a little bit glam and a whole mess of the blues.
Armed with only his supersonic harmonica playing, wailing bluesy vocals and snare drum –occasionally a tambourine or even a kazoo force their way into the mix- primal and back to basics, in a way that makes even the White Stripes look grandiose, he commands an audience’s attention , earning their devotion and stealing their souls.
The Institute are then extremely pleased and proud to announce a one off special showcase appearance by this fledgling superstar on Saturday 23rd February for a specially selected and carefully chosen invited audience to witness him in an intimate venue before 2013 claims him as its own. Guaranteed this night will be popular and places are limited so don’t pass up this opportunity to see this emerging star whose name is on everyone’s lips at the moment!

Pre-Flight Nights at The Institute

Ground Hum curated by G.A.Harry, Friday 30th November, 7-10pm.

Featuring ambient electronic sound art performed live by G.A.Harry, NT Keep, Fiona Keenan, The Reverse Engineer, Trudat Sound and Fole. Another extraordinary journey into unchartered soundscapes.

ENVELOPE 04 Richard Moore

Friday 16th November, 19.30- 22.30 FREE

This is your last opportunity to witness virtuoso violinist Richard Moore perform at ENVELOPE. 21 year old Richard has performed Musique Concrete alongside Nigel Kennedy, lead the orchestra conducted by Vladimir Ashkenazy and accompanied Amy Winehouse and Adele. Richard will play to a selection of eclectic silent movies hand-picked by the maestro himself.

BYOB £4

In the build up to the {PIMP} - Propaganda festival for art, design & performance 2013 we are having a meet up night Friday 26th Oct @ the Institute from 7pm.

As part of the night we will be showcasing current work by Edinburgh based artis
ts & designers. If you would like to submit video for inclusion just contact us via the link below.

{PIMP} are focused on providing a platform for the individual and independent designers and creatives of Edinburgh. There is a large population of artists, designers and performers in the city. {PIMP} is a space for these people to exhibit, experiment, socialise and find collaborative opportunities.

Friday 12th October from 7.30pm
NEW WEEKLY EVENT AT THE INSTITUTE
ENVELOPE

Based on an idea by Richard Moore and Gavin Evans, inspired by the musical form Musique Concrète.

Two musicians perform individually to a silent film. The musicians preview the film once and using loop pedals and effects build soundscapes to accompany the film- live improvised soundtracks. In turn each gives their musical interpretation of the film.

The first event showcases the talent of guitarist Danny Appolinari and violin virtuoso Richard Moore perfoming to 4 movies.

The Institute is seeking submissions of silent movies of less than 12 minutes duration. The films can be shot on any device- even iPhones. Each performance will be recorded then posted on The Institute web and Facebook page with both soundtracks embedded. Film-makers must own the copyright of the film’s content and have relevant model/performer’s releases where applicable.

Musicians are also sought to take part in this exciting and unique venture. Contact: envelope@theinstitutegallery.com