
	Manga & Anime Art Exhibition

15th - 16th Aug 2008 * 24th - 25th Jan 2009 * 11th - 12th July 2009

After the successful launch in Richmond on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th August (see report, below), the exhibition shall continue as planned, adding further artwork by the original artists, as well as by other artists. Please see how to submit your artwork, below. As before, the aim of the exhibition is to support and promote talented Manga and Anime Artists, and present their work to the public, in context, along with traditional Japanese culture.

Please read on, to find out about the artists and dealers attending, and the enjoyable contribution of our CosPlay friends, as well as the schedule of events, as the exhibition continues at Westminster Reference Library for the month of October and at the St John's Wood Library for the month of November, before returning to Richmond on 24th and 25th January 2009 and then for the 11th and 12th July.

The Exhibition is an official event of Japan-UK 150,
celebrating 150 years of friendship between Japan and the UK

Before the second part of the exhibition begins, there is a special evening of lectures and demonstrations at the Westminster Reference Library on Monday 1st September from 18:00 to 20:00 :

Lecture by Mr Paul Gravett: "Make Mine Manga! How Japan Reinvented Comics"
Live Shamisen performance by musicians from Japan
Lecture by Mrs Akemi Solloway: "How Manga and Anime's costume is connected with Japanese traditional Culture"
Manga drawing workshop
On 1st September, ADMISSION IS FREE, but places must be booked in advance.
Please go to the library website for the latest details.

Akemi by Umisen-Yamasen
Picture of Akemi by Inko of Umisen-Yamasen

GENERAL SUBMISSION PRICE PLAN

For the hanging of:

1 piece of work = £15.00
2 pieces of work = £25.00
3 pieces of work = £40.00
4 pieces of work =�£50.00
5 pieces of work = £60.00
and so on, adding £10.00 per additional item.

For the Richmond activity, each artist was limited to a maximum of five peices; however, there is no restriction
NB If your piece is of an irregular shape or size please contact us. Preferable size is A3, but larger pieces can be accommodated.

SPECIAL SUBMISSION

please read on..

"The Individuality within Manga Art"

People have found it interesting how different artists depicted the same person. Akemi was drawn by several artists in different ways. Akemi is celebrating her 50 years of life this year and has a lot of pictures taken by photographers from the USA, UK and Japan. Therefore it was suggested that 50 works of Manga images of Akemi (either drawn from life or based on photographs) will be displayed at this exhibition. This will give an interesting "50:100:150 year perspective" inspired by Akemi's 50 years, the Anglo-Japanese Association's 100th year anniversary, and the 150 year celebration of relations between the UK and Japan.
Therefore, manga and anime artworks of Akemi will be displayed FREE OF CHARGE.

Picture of Akemi by Juan-Carlos Cambon

ARTISTS MUST PREPARE

suitable frame
text for the catalogue
We will provide a free catalogue for viewers that contain all the artists' names and works. For the purpose of this catalogue we will need
1. artist's name
2. name of the piece
3. price of the piece
4. 50 word maximum introduction and/or description of the piece�

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Artists must use their judgement in the appropriateness of their piece for public viewing. Before entries are accepted Watersound Ltd. will want to check the content of the images via a JPG by e-mail.

LET US KNOW

Please send e-mail if you are interested in this exhibition, and how many works you would want to enter.

HOW TO APPLY

Please fill in the application form�and return it with an attachment (JPEG format)�of your piece to creative_thinker@mac.com

Download application form 45.5 KB 73.1 KB

HOW TO PAY

Bank transfer or cheque.

HOW TO SELL YOUR WORK

Anyone who wants to buy the art work will look up the details in the exhibition catalogue, which lists the title of the piece, the artists, the price and a 50 word desription. They will then be instructed to speak to the receptionist, who will keep a record of their contact details. The buyer and artist will have direct communication after the show.

Our aim is to introduce 150 entries at the exhibition. This will coincide with our application for a grant from the "UK-Japan 150 year friendship celebration" (http://www.uk.emb-japan.go.jp/) occurring this year.

Schedule of events

Dates & Locations:
1. 15th & 16th August 2008, at The Vestry House, 21 Paradise Road, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 1SA
  [This event has now happened]
2. 1st October - 2nd November 2008, at The Westminster Reference Library
3. 3rd - 30th November 2008, at the St John's Wood Library
4. Other dates and locations TBA
5. 24th & 25th January 2009, at The Vestry House, 21 Paradise Road, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 1SA

14/08/08 (Thursday)
- 18:00-22:00 Initial hanging of the work. Preparations for tomorrow.
15/08/08 (Friday)
- 09:00- 10:00 Final touches to the hanging and set-up.
- 10:00 Official opening
- 10:00 – 14:00 Namie san’s Shodo Calligraphy
- 14:00 – 18:00 Umon sensei’s Yosemoji Calligraphy *
  - Demonstration of Yosemoji calligraphy by Umon Tachibana, who is a visiting Japanese expert in the UK through the scheme of the Japanese Agency of Cultural Affairs. This style of art calligraphy was developed in the Edo period.
- 17:00 – 20:00 AJAMCA pub meet-up (at ‘The Bull’ public house)
- 20:00- 21:00 Private viewing with refreshments - only for artists,their friends and family.
16/08/08 (Saturday)
- 09:00- 19:00 Open to public
- 10:00 – 13:00 Umon sensei’s Yosemoji Calligraphy
- 14:00 – 16:00 Sakie san’s Koto music
- 14:00 - Cosplay Photo shoot. See http://www.grandcosplayball.com for details.
- 17:00 – 20:00 AJAMCA pub meet-up (at ‘The Bull’ public house)
- 18:30 – 20:30 Charity Cosplay and Gothic Lolita Tea Party (at ‘The Tea Box’)
- 19:00-21:00 Clearing

Akemi by Umisen-Yamasen
Picture of Akemi by Ochi-bo of Umisen-Yamasen

Westminister Reference Library

Extra News

It may be of interest to applicants that later on there will be further exhibitions for those who enter this exhibition in August. However the number of art works that can be displayed is limited.

01/10/08 - 01/11/08 exhibition held in the gallery of Westminster Reference Library, London.
02/11/08 - 30/11/08 exhibition held at the gallery of St John's Wood Library, London.

Westminster Reference Library

1st September (Monday) 18:00- 20:00
- Akemi Solloway
  "How Manga and Anime's costume is connected with Japanese traditional Culture"
  Manga drawing workshop by Manga artist
1st October (Wednesday) 18:00- 20:00
- Anime and Manga Art exhibition at the gallery - Opening Party
  18:30- 19:15 Lecture by Akemi Solloway
  "How Manga and Anime's costume is connected with Japanese traditional Culture"
  Traditional Japanese dancing,
  Music instrument - Koto , Shamsen
  Japanese Sake, snack

St John's Wood Library

3rd November (Monday) 18:00- 20:00
- Anime and Manga Art exhibition at the gallery - Opening Party
  18:30- 19:15 Lecture by Akemi Solloway
  "How Manga and Anime's costume is connected with Japanese traditional Culture"
  Traditional Japanese dancing,
  Music instrument - Koto , Shamsen
  Japanese Sake, snack
19th November (Wednesday) 18:00- 19:00 Japanese calligraphy work shop
26th November ( Wednesday) 11:00-12:00 Thirty children
- 30 minutes - story telling (Kamishibai)
- 30 minutes - Origami
18:00- 19:00 Traditional Japanese dancing workshop

The works that will be displayed in these different libraries are chosen from the August exhibition. There will be no entrance charge for the artists. While the artists' works are on display in these two libraries, some Japanese cultural workshops (dancing, Manga drawing, etc) will be held at the venue.

These libraries are a popular place for local school students to come for school trips. We shall introduce these Japanese-orientated workshops and art pieces to schools and art colleges.

St John's Wood Library will re-open on the 4th August from refurbishment. This exhibition will coincide with the re-opening.

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Akemi shall attend AmeCon and AlCon, as she has done in previous years, as a lecturer of Japanese culture. Amecon is from the 8th August. Alcon is from 5th September. We can circulate the exhibition information at these conventions.

The Anglo-Japanese Association in Tokyo will celebrate their 100 year aniversary this autumn. There is a chance that some art works from these exhibitions in England will be exhibited in Japan.

Artists & Others

We are delighted to have artwork from Juan-Carlos Cambon, Sonia Leong, Jodie Azhar, Mark Jones, Declan Talbert, Marubelle Sinclaire ...
As well as hanging items, there will be a limited number of tables for workshops and display, etc. Among the people and organisations that have already taken tables (120 cm x 90 cm) are the following:

Japan Centre - Manga and Anime goods, books, accesaries, sweets and drinks
Genki Gear - Tea Shirts and other arts
Umisen-Yamasen - Their art works and workshop of drawing people's face in Manga style
Their works are in the gallery on this website.

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CosPlay Events

The exhibition hosted two cosplay events on Saturday 16th August, organised in conjunction with The Grand Cosplay Ball.
There was a Photoshoot with Pat Lyttle from 2pm. This was a free event and included a make-up artist to make sure everyone got some great shots. There was also a charity raffle for Bliss (see below).
Ball tickets cost £7.50 including tea and a cake. They are available to buy from The Grand Cosplay Ball website. All profits will be donated to Bliss, the premature babies charity. There are only 30 places available so don't miss out!
If you have any questions about the The Grand Cosplay Ball please email emilyb@grandcosplayball.com
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If somebody needs accommodation near this exhibition, University of the Arts London can provide the accommodation from £15 (not en suite) for single room.

Akemi may be contacted via the following e-mail address: akemi@solloway.demon.co.uk

Manga & Anime Art Exhibition