Celebrate the opening of GENERATION exhibitions in Dundee and surrounding areas, by joining the launch; a weekend packed full of dynamic art events in a number of city spaces.

DUNDEE LAUNCH WEEKEND Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 June 2014

#YAGgen Journey at GENERATION Dundee LaunchJoin the Youth Action Group #YAGgen on an interactive social media trail with a difference, around exhibitions and events on Saturday 28 June. Meet them in The McManus Creative Learning studio at 3pm, before starting the journey at the official GENERATION Dundee Launch at Nick Evans: The White Whale exhibition.

This is part of a co-production project for young people aged 12 - 25 based across Dundee Contemporary Arts and The McManus, exploring 25 years of Contemporary Art in Scotland. For more details contact creativelearning@leisureandculturedundee.com

GENERATION is a major, nation-wide exhibition programme showcasing some of the best and most significant art to have emerged from Scotland over a period of 25 years. GENERATION offers access to world-class art on an unparalleled scale, with over 60 venues across Scotland taking part. It’s free, it’s exciting and it’s accessible. This is a once in a generation opportunity.

THE DUNDEE LAUNCH WEEKEND IS MANAGED AND SUPPORTED BY:

GENERATION IS

Cooper Gallery

Hannah Maclure Centre

Photo Credits [l-r]The McManus Youth Action Group

Aggregation 24 © Andy Lomas, University of Dundee, D’Arcy Thompson Art Fund Collection

Michael Corr’s studio, WASPS’ Meadow Mill Studios ©Dapple Photography

Let The Day Perish ©2014, Fiona Jardine, Hospitalfi eld Arts

Le Drapeau Noir, Interior 3 © Rob Churm and Raydale Dower, Continue Without Losing Conciousness

Installation view, Neues Museum, Nuremberg©Nick Evans; Mary Mary, Glasgow

Studio Jamming ©2014, Cooper Gallery

Eye for an Eye ©2014, David Lyons, Hannah MacLure Centre

WHAT’S ON & WHERE WHENWHO WE ARE

Manifesto 2014 Live performances, videos, songs and artworks which explore globalisation, national identity and collaboration.

Generator Projects 25/26 Mid Wynd Industrial Estate, Dundee, DD1 4JG

Generator Projects is an artist-led organisation that supports artistic practice in Dundee.

www.generatorprojects.co.uk@GENERATORproj

Friday 27 June

Launch Event 5 - 9pm

Saturday 28 June

Exhibition 9.30am - 4.30pmExhibition continues until 26 July

A Glimpse of a Great Vision: The D’Arcy Thompson Art Fund CollectionExhibition featuring the results of a two-year project to build a collection of artwork inspired by this pioneer of life sciences.

Tower Foyer & Lamb Galleries, Tower Building, University of Dundee

Free, no booking required.*Children’s workshops suitable for 5+ Children must be accompanied by an adult. Studios are fully accessible.

Saturday 28 June

Studio Tours 11am & 2pm

Morning Workshops 10.30am - 12.30pm

Afternoon Workshops1.30 - 3.30pm

Meadow Mill is home to 58 artist studios housing up to 100 artists, plus two gallery and project spaces.

www.waspsstudios.org.uk@WaspsMeadowMill

Visit Meadow Mills StudiosJoin a guided tour of six visual arts studios, meet artists and learn about their varied practices. Duration approx. 1.5 hours.

Morning Workshops Project Space 1 & 2[1] Adult’s Drawing [2] Children’s Printmaking* Afternoon Workshops Project Space 1 & 2[1] Children’s Sculpture* [2] Adult’s Photography

WASPS Meadow MillFloors 2, 3 & 4, West Hendersons Wynd, Dundee, DD1 5BY

Continue without Losing ConsciousnessMeet the Artists - Join Rob Churm, Raydale Dower and Tony Swain for a special conversation and sneak preview of their exhibition.

Dundee Contemporary Arts 152 Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DY

DCA is a major centre for contemporary art and culture.

www.dca.org.uk @DCAdundee

Saturday 28 June

Meet Artists 2.30 - 3pm

Eye for an EyeA selection of print works, motion graphics and interactive smart devices created by artist David Lyons and computer scientist David Flatla; exploring visual abilities and perception.

Hannah Maclure Centre, Abertay UniversityTop Floor, Abertay Student Centre, 1 - 3 Bell Street, Dundee, DD1 1HP

Saturday 28 June

Launch Event 4 - 6pmThe Hannah Maclure Centre is a public cultural facility within Abertay University that produces exhibitions and events.

hannahmaclurecentre.abertay.ac.uk@HannahMaclure

Studio Jamming: Artists’ Collaborations in ScotlandA discursive survey of the grassroots character of artists’ collaboration in Scotland, featuring Graham Eatough & Graham Fagen, Fulleye, GANGHUT & Henry VIII’s Wives. Comprises exhibitions, an event series and a Group Critical Writing Residency edited by Maria Fusco with a 12-hour Jamming Symposium on 25 July.

Cooper Gallery, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design13 Perth Road, Dundee, DD1 4HT

Cooper Gallery is a distinctive platform in Scotland for challenging and innovative practices, and critical discourse in contemporary art and visual culture.

www.exhibitions.dundee.ac.uk @ExhibitionDJCAD

Saturday 28 June

Exhibition 6 - 8pmPreviewperformance by GANGHUT 6pm

Exhibition continues until 2 August

Sunday 29 June Performance 12 - 2pm Free, but booking is essential.Tel 01382 909 900

Exhibition continues until 24 August

Continue without Losing ConsciousnessPreview of the exhibition by Rob Churm, Raydale Dower and Tony Swain featuring a special performance by Jamie Bolland of Erik Satie’s Vexations and Gummy Stumps.

Sunday Performance National Bedtime (Shadazz Records), Les Quinn, Stevie Jones and a reading from Fiona Jardine.

Dundee Contemporary Arts 152 Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DY

DCA is a major centre for contemporary art and culture. With galleries, cinemas, education spaces, a print studio, plus social and retail facilities.

www.dca.org.uk @DCAdundee

Saturday 28 June Exhibition 7 - 9pmPreview Gummy Stumps 8pm

Saturday 28 June

After Party 9pm - 1amLes Quinn 9 - 10.45pmMickey Mallet 10.45 - 11pmSamoyed 11pm - 1am

GENERATION Dundee After-Party Grindy music of many different tempos and origins; featuring Samoyed, Les Quinn and a performance from Mickey Mallett.

Redd Venue, 3 Session Street, Dundee, DD1 5DN @Redd_Promotions

Tin Roof is a voluntary artist-led organisation that houses studio spaces and an exhibition space.

www.tinroofdundee.org @TinRoofDundee

Sunday 29 June

Tin Roof BBQ 2pmwith performances

Exhibition open: Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 June 12noon - 4pm

Tin Roof: Summer Members ShowA diverse range of work will be showcased in this annual exhibition. The BBQ will include live music and performances.

Tin Roof 38 - 40 Bellfield Street, Dundee, DD1 5JD

Free, but booking is essential.Tel 01382 909 900

Exhibition continues until 24 August

Nick Evans: The White Whale Evans is known for his organically-shaped, white plaster sculptures - The White Whale exhibition is inspired by the Gothic architecture of The McManus and the museum collections contained within.

The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and MuseumAlbert Square, Meadowside, Dundee, DD1 1DA

Saturday 28 June GENERATION 3.30pm Dundee Launch Formal Welcome byLord Provost Bob DuncanExhibition continues until 31 August

The McManus is a stunning Victorian Gothic building, housing 8 galleries offering an insight into Dundee. Café and gift shop.

www.mcmanus.co.uk @McManusDundee

Fieldwork: Reports on Event Curating An international summer school programmed with Isla Leaver-Yap, Monday 30 June - Wednesday 2 July.

Summer Season GENERATION Project New commissions from Claire Barclay in collaboration with Janice Parker; and Fiona Jardine with Sue Tompkins, Friday 4 - Sunday 6 July.

Hospitalfield Arts Hospitalfield House, Arbroath, Angus, DD11 2NH

Hospitalfield Arts is a contemporary art programme hosted within an extraordinary, early arts and crafts, artist’s house.

www.hospitalfield.org.uk@Hospitalfield

Following the GENERATION Dundee Launch Weekend, Hospitalfield Arts have two projects to get involved in starting Monday 30 June.

University of Dundee’s Museum Services stages exhibitions of artworks, artefacts and specimens from their collections

www.dundee.ac.uk/museum@UoD_Museums

Free, but booking essential from DCA.Tel 01382 909 900