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201027 - 30 OCTOBER

ILLUMINATING YORK

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Illuminating York is now in its sixth year; using modern lighting and projection technologies to celebrate the city’s unique architecture and history.

Taking place each October, the Festival draws thousands of people to the city and has created specially commissioned digital artworks for many of the city’s historic buildings, including York Minster, the Yorkshire Museum & the Bar Walls, as well as churches across the city centre.

In 2010, the Festival returns to York Minster with Rose: a spectacular work featuring music, poetry and imagery which will light up the South Transept of York’s most iconic landmark; as well as several smaller installations, designed to allow visitors to get close to, and interact with digital art.

With the added opportunity to visit other famous sites in the city at night, Illuminating York offers visitors of all ages the chance to see York in a different light. The Festival runs from Wednesday 27 October to Saturday 30 October, from 19.00 to 22.00 each night.

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Illuminating York is proud to present Rose, a Son et Lumière piece created by highly acclaimed British projection artist Ross Ashton, and the sound artist Karen Monid.

The duo return for this year’s Festival following their installation Accendo, the centrepiece of the 2008 festival, which lit the facade of the Yorkshire Museum and the Abbey Ruins in York’s Museum Gardens.

Rose, a 40 metre high artwork, will transform the Minster’s rose window and surrounding architecture into a breathtaking vision of colour celebrating the Yorkshire rose. The piece will use high power slide projectors to create gigantic ‘magic lantern’ effects covering the South Transept.

Using the centuries old rose window and the South Transept of the Minster as a canvas, this year’s main commission will explore aspects of the symbolism of the rose and its meaning as an emblem of perfection, purity and love . The visual imagery will be complemented by poetry and Minster choral music for a complete audio-visual experience.

www.rossashton.com

By Ross Ashton and Karen MonidROSE

Image Credits:Accendo: Illuminating York 2008Taken by Kippa Matthews

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RoseYork MinsterWed – Sat 19.00 – 22.00Light and sound installation by Ross Ashton and Karen Monid. For full information, see pages 2 & 3.www.rossashton.com

LightWeightDean’s ParkWed – Sat 19.00 – 22.00Impossible Theatre present their four metre high sphere, lit with intense translucent colours that cause the structure to glow and pulse. Video and animation cast shadowy figures that glide magically around the globe, but watch out, it’s got its eye on you!www.impossible.org.uk

ChromaVanDean’s ParkWed – Sat 19.00 – 22.00Also from Impossible Theatre is this unique colour and light experience with a personalised colour reading housed in the comfort of a re-modelled caravan. Soak in pure colour and witness the curious perception effects that surprise and mesmerise, captivating all who enter.Capacity is limited to 5-6 people per performance. The Van is accessed using steps.

The Ice BookDean’s ParkWed – Sat 19.00 – 22.00The Ice Book is a pop-up book that comes to life in front of an audience’s eyes as if by magic. Possibly the smallest show in the world made from sheets of paper and light. Each page unfolds an animated miniature world, telling the story of a princess luring a man into the woods to warm her heart of ice.Capacity is limited to 8 people per performancewww.theicebook.com

Unifying LightDean’s ParkWed – Sat 19.00 – 22.00As part of Big Draw 2010, City of York Council’s Inclusive Arts team have worked in partnership with Refugee Action York to produce a contemporary stained glass design. Using the theme Unifying Light local artist Julia Spall has been commissioned to create this beautiful panel.www.juliaspallstainedglass.co.uk

TagtoolNational Trust, Treasurer’s HouseWed – Sat 19.00 – 22.00Tagtool was a huge success last year and it’s back. Watch colourful drawings unfold before your eyes, and between 20.00 and 21.00 even have a go yourself. Special thanks to the National Trust, Treasurer’s House for allowing Illuminating York to use this fantastic venue as a stunning backdrop. 01904 624247www.tagtool.org

Fringe EventsThroughout the Festival, the city will come alive at night. For full information on the range of fringe events and festival offers that will be available, turn to pages 6 & 7.

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Creative York SymposiumThe Joseph Rowntree SchoolWed 09.30 – 17.30

A one day conference organised by Creative York and supported by IT & Digital York. The Symposium will bring together some of the leading speakers in the industry to explore sustainable technologies within the creative sector. Tickets are limited, so booking is essential.

The Symposium is taking place at The Joseph Rowntree School, Haxby Road, New Earswick, York, YO32 4BZ. (Note, The Creative York Symposium is not marked on the map above)£45 ticket, for more information visit www.scy.co.uk or contact events@scy.co.uk

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Girl Geek DinnerNational Railway MuseumThu 18.30 – 21.00A networking dinner followed by an evening of inspiring talks by women in technology, including Karen Monid, co-creator of Rose.£10 Ticket, pre booking necessarywww.girlgeek-y.tumblr.com

Locos in a Different LightNational Railway MuseumSat 18.30 – 21.00Selected NRM collection Locomotives will be brought to life as the museum hosts a colourful lighting competition.Free of Charge08448 153139

NightwalkYork Minster Deans Park EntranceWed & Fri 19.00The Arts Collective and Takeover Festival invite you to rediscover the light and dark of York with this site-specific Sound Walk.Free of Charge.mp3 and instructions available from www.nightwalkyork.tumblr.com

UmbrellaThe Art SpaceWed – Fri 19.00 – 22.00Originally created for Glastonbury 2007, projected shadows of clockwork toys sit alongside more sinister & abstract shapes. Free of Chargewww.theartspaceyork.com

Walking YorkExhibition SquareThu 18.30Join the Active Living Officer for a 2 mile walk around York taking in the sights of the city at dusk, before visiting the illuminations. The walk concludes at York Theatre Royal.Free of Charge01904 553440, fiona.barker@york.gov.uk

Please contact individual venues for details of accessibility.

Fairfax HouseWed & Fri 19.00Fairfax House will be opening its doors after dark for a very special candlelit tour led by the mansion’s ‘original Georgian inhabitants’.£12 Ticket (£10 York Civic Trust Members)01904 655543

Merchant Adventurers’ HallWed & Thu 19.15, 19.45, 20.15 & 20.45Explore the fascinating history of one of York’s Medieval marvels by candlelight. £4 Ticket, £3 Concessions, £1 ChildrenPre-book a place or simply turn up01904 654818

Yorkshire MuseumWed – Sat 18.00 & 19.00Explore the new galleries and objects of the Yorkshire Museum, by torchlight, in this special series of tours.£5 Ticket, no booking necessarywww.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk

York Castle MuseumFri – Sun 19.00 – 21.30Delve into the murky history of the Castle Museum for a rare glimpse of its hidden darker side.£10 Ticket (includes light refreshment).www.yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk

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GalleryFri & Sat 18.30 – 20.00This autumn, York Art Gallery celebrates the hat; why we wear them, where and when. Inspired by our collection of paintings and drawings, this exhibition considers the purpose of hats, from protection to fashion.free of charge01904 687687www.yorkartgallery.org.uk

National Trust, Treasurer’s HouseThu, Sat & Sun 18.00 – 20.30A kaleidoscope of coloured light will bathe the historic interiors - lively pinks, cool blues, haunting greens & rich yellows - promising you a fun, striking, and remarkable way to enjoy this intriguing historic house! reduced charges apply01904 624247

York MinsterSat Open until 20.00Explore the Minster and the Undercroft Museum at night during the Festival, then pay a visit to the Minster shops, York Minster Gifts and No.10 Minster Gate, which will be open late during the festival.Free entry for York residents, usual admission fees apply for non-residents0844 939 0011

Offers only available during the Illuminating York Festival, 27 – 30 October 2010. Present this leaflet on arrival.

Note: More offers available online.

visit www.illuminatingyork.org

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York Explore Library Learning

Centre10% off food after 16.00

1 Free Refill on hot drinks after 16.00

Relax in the new library cafe and enjoy

a warming drink before visiting the

festival.

Opening hours:Wed 9.00 - 20.00 / Thur 9.00 - 20.00

Fri 9.00 - 18.00 / Sat 9.00 - 17.001

Michael’s Brasserie - Galtres Lodge HotelFree starter or dessert with any evening menu main courseEnjoy this year’s illuminations after a

delicious dinner at one of York’s favourite

Brasseries. At Michael’s Brasserie everything

is sourced locally and freshly prepared each day. Visit the website to browse their

current menu. www.galtreslodgehotel.co.uk01904 622478

National Trust, Treasurer’s House£10 Meal DealMain, pudding and a drink*Visit the historic tearoom to warm up with a hot drink and a piece of cake or stay longer and choose from a selection of mouth-watering mains and irresistible puds. *Drink options: Autumn punch, tea or homemade lemonade.

Opening hours:Thur, Sat & Sun 18.00 - 20.3001904 624247

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Illuminating York Logo Design: www.wasp design.co.ukBrochure Design courtesy of Science City YorkImage Credits can be found on the website

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This publication cost £0.006 per York Resident

Many thanks to all of our partners, sponsors and supporters.Rose, and additional installations take place with kind permission of the Dean and Chapter of York

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Photography Competition:Each year hundreds of people use Illuminating York as an opportunity to practise night photography, and this year we’re giving you the opportunity to show off your skills.

If you’d like people to see your images of any of the installations at this year’s festival, you can upload them to the festival’s flickr group and enter our photography competition. The winning image will be selected by Ross Ashton & Karen Monid, the artists behind Rose, and the winner will receive £100 of photography vouchers.

Full terms can be found on the flickr competition group: www.flickr.com/official_illuminating_york

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