The Fishmarket
| Published: 8th July 2008 10:35 |
About the Fishmarket
The Fishmarket Gallery and arts centre is the flagship project of the Northampton Arts Collective (NAC) an independently run, not-for-profit arts organisation. Featuring the largest gallery space outside a city in the UK this impressive building has been transformed into a hub for creative activity. 
Originally built in the 1930's, the Fishmarket is situated in the heart of Northampton's town centre. Once a bustling and vibrant part of market town life, the closure of the building in 2006 was not the end of the story for this inspiring space.
Over the course of the past two years NAC has transformed the old market hall into a home for the arts and creative business. Housing several independent retail outlets, artists' studios and a café bar alongside two independent gallery spaces, the Fishmarket offers visitors a truly unique cultural experience.
It was in this spirit of multi disciplinary collaboration that NAC was first founded by a group of local artists and practitioners in 2003. United by a common goal to elevate contemporary culture within Northamptonshire, their passion and determination has seen a landmark development in the town's cultural offering.
Ever ambitious, NAC and the Fishmarket have big plans for the coming year and are delighted to invite you to come and share in the next chapter of this exciting story.
For more information, history, images and news visit www.fishmarketgallery.blogspot.com
REFURBISHMENT
Building on the radical changes made to the venue in our pilot year, NAC continues in its mission to provide one of the most exciting arts venues in the country. 2009 sees us back for our second season sharper and smarter than ever, with an impressively refurbished space to complement our programme of exciting events and exhibitions.
Following a £150,000 investment by Northampton Enterprises Ltd we have upgraded facilities, redesign the café and bar, invested in equipment and enhance the provision of space for artists and performers.
Whats ON
for full details visit http://www.fishmarketgallery.co.uk/whatson.cfm
Hugh Mendes - An Existential Itch 2001-2008
Fri 11 Jul 2008 - Sat 23 Aug 2008
Hugh Mendes started to collect scraps of newspaper in order to paint them as still lifes during his MA.
Peter Taylor
Sat 30 Aug 2008 - Wed 30 Jul 2008
Peter Taylor is a local composer influenced by Rhys Chatham, Glenn Branca and Sonic Youth. As well as playing in local band Action Beat, Peter has been working on an original piece for 16 guitars...
UN Student Show
Sat 06 Sep 2008 - Sat 20 Sep 2008
A selected exhibition by Fine Art Graduates from University of Northampton. http://www.northampton.ac.uk/ VIEW DETAILS
Eastern European Festival of Culture
Sat 20 Sep 2008
European Alternatives bring a day of music, debate, film and food celebrating Northampton's diverse and significant Eastern European Community. www.euroalter.com More details and programme
NCC Readers Day
Sun 28 Sep 2008
Northampton County Council host their annual Readers Day, bringing together book groups, writers and literature fans for a day of talks and workshops with local authors. Line up
NEWCON 2008
Sat 11 Oct 2008 - Sun 12 Oct 2008
Celebrating 50 years of the British Science Fiction Association NEWCON present two days of exhibitions, talks, collectors stalls, music, real ale and BBQ's! Featuring Special Guests Iain M Banks Ken Macleod Storm Constantine Paul Cornell For more information visit www.newcon4.com
Freezing Art Fair
Tue 02 Dec 2008 - Wed 24 Dec 2008
Following the huge success of last year's event we will be staging the Freezing Art Fair to close our programme for 2008. The FREEZING ART FAIR is an affordable and eclectic, selected salon show
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Hugh Mendes - An Existential Itch 2001-2008
Fri 11 Jul 2008 - Sat 23 Aug 2008
Hugh Mendes started to collect scraps of newspaper in order to paint them as still lifes during his MA.
NCC Readers Day
Sun 28 Sep 2008
Northampton County Council host their annual Readers Day, bringing together book groups, writers and literature fans for a day of talks and workshops with local authors.
Best Of Art Vinyl 2008
Thu 20 Nov 2008
Each year London Gallery Art Vinyl present some of the best album artwork of the year. This exhibition showcases work by 50 designers with a chance for you to vote for your favourites.
The Goby
Chris Nicholls
Fri 11 Jul 2008 - Thu 03 Jul 2008
UN Photography Graduate Chris Nicholls presents a selection of large scale portraits taken on the streets of Northampton.
China
Sat 02 Aug 2008 - Sat 30 Aug 2008
Amnesty International present a series of photographs from international news images, highlighting and raising awareness of the human rights issues in modern China.
Double Take
Sat 04 Oct 2008 - Fri 31 Oct 2008
Two local photographers present two disperate and personal views of one location.
Sue Barnsby
Sat 01 Nov 2008
An exhibition of work by the local artist. "Drawing and painting has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember
The Café/Bar
Calvin Johnson
Tue 05 Aug 2008
Calvin Johnson is quite simply one of the most influential figures in underground music. Back in 1982 he founded K Records which has released records by over 150 artists including Kimya Dawson, Chicks on Speed...
Peter Taylor
Sat 30 Aug 2008 - Wed 30 Jul 2008
Peter Taylor is a local composer influenced by Rhys Chatham, Glenn Branca and Sonic Youth. As well as playing in local band Action Beat, Peter has been working on an original piece for 16 guitars...
Eastern European Festival of Culture
Sat 20 Sep 2008
European Alternatives bring a day of music, debate, film and food celebrating Northampton's diverse and significant Eastern European Community. www.euroalter.com More details and programme
NCC Readers Day
Sun 28 Sep 2008
Northampton County Council host their annual Readers Day, bringing together book groups, writers and literature fans for a day of talks and workshops with local authors. Line up
NEWCON 2008
Sat 11 Oct 2008 - Sun 12 Oct 2008
Celebrating 50 years of the British Science Fiction Association NEWCON present two days of exhibitions, talks, collectors stalls, music, real ale and BBQ's! Featuring Special Guests Iain M Banks Ken Macleod Storm Constantine Paul Cornell
The Plinths
Hugh Mendes - An Existential Itch 2001-2008
Fri 11 Jul 2008 - Sat 23 Aug 2008
Hugh Mendes started to collect scraps of newspaper in order to paint them as still lifes during his MA. Peter Taylor
Sat 30 Aug 2008 - Wed 30 Jul 2008
Peter Taylor is a local composer influenced by Rhys Chatham, Glenn Branca and Sonic Youth. As well as playing in local band Action Beat, Peter has been working on an original piece for 16 guitars...
UN Student Show
Sat 06 Sep 2008 - Sat 20 Sep 2008
A selected exhibition by Fine Art Graduates from University of Northampton. http://www.northampton.ac.uk/
Eastern European Festival of Culture
Sat 20 Sep 2008
European Alternatives bring a day of music, debate, film and food celebrating Northampton's diverse and significant Eastern European Community. www.euroalter.com More details and programme
NCC Readers Day
Sun 28 Sep 2008
Northampton County Council host their annual Readers Day, bringing together book groups, writers and literature fans for a day of talks and workshops with local authors. Line up TBC VIEW DETAILS
NEWCON 2008
Sat 11 Oct 2008 - Sun 12 Oct 2008
Celebrating 50 years of the British Science Fiction Association NEWCON present two days of exhibitions, talks, collectors stalls, music, real ale and BBQ's! Featuring Special Guests Iain M Banks Ken Macleod Storm Constantine Paul Cornell For more information visit www.newcon4.com
Freezing Art Fair
Tue 02 Dec 2008 - Wed 24 Dec 2008
Following the huge success of last year's event we will be staging the Freezing Art Fair to close our programme for 2008. The FREEZING ART FAIR is an affordable and eclectic, selected salon show
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