Spaces
SPACES speaks to Martin Wallace about how he came to learn of Ron’s Place, it’s cultural role and what happens next. “How did you learn of Ron’s Place? What were your immediate reactions?”“I first saw…
‘Ron’s Dream’ – Liverpool writer Jeff Young is inspired by Ron’s Place
We’re delighted to share with you a sample chapter from Liverpool based writer Jeff Young’s next book, a work in progress called ‘Lucid Dreaming’. Our Ron’s Place advisory board member Angela Samata assured us that…
Jarvis Cocker Becomes Patron of Ron’s Place
The ex-Pulp frontman has signed up as patron of ‘Ron’s Place’, to help it gain worldwide recognition as a unique example of ‘Outsider Art’. Meanwhile Jan and her partner Chris Teasdale have launched a Patreon appeal,…
BBC Radio 4
Sketches: Stories of Art and People, Interior Life. Anna Freeman presents a showcase of stories about the meaning of art in people’s lives. This week, in stories of people using their homes as a canvas,…
Trebus Projects: THE KEEPERS PROJECT
Jan Williams and Chris Teasdale talk to David Clegg about the life and art of Jan’s uncle, Ron Gittins. Listen to the interview hereImage: Thierry Bal
Big Issue North: Outsider Art
“The definition of what makes an artist an outsider is riddled with contradiction and controversy but it comes down to a need to produce work for its own sake rather than for recognition”. By Steve Lee…
Jarvis Cocker joins the campaign to raise funds for Ron’s Place
Jarvis Cocker has lent his support to the campaign by donating a number of limited edition prints to the crowdfunder. As an advocate of outsider art Jarvis is massively behind this project and his support…
Outsider Environments Europe
Outsider Environments Europe is an inventory and documentary of art environments in Europe created by non-professionals. It is about people who without relevant professional training transform their house/garden into a relatively large-scale artwork. Embellishing a…