01 Apr 2012

Turps Art School: Application Deadlines

Turps Art School – A New Initiative

Peter Ashton Jones and Marcus Harvey have long held the view that an artist led painting school could flourish in a climate where there is growing disquiet about the quality of painting tuition, inadequate tutorial input and rise in tuition fees on too many established fine art courses.

The editors of Turps Banana Magazine feel it is time to respond to this in much the same way that a painting magazine run by practicing painters has fulfilled a need for many painters with a desire for intellectual stimulus and focus in this area.


Painters Studio Programme @ V22 Workspace, London
Call for Applications. Deadline 16 April 2012

In September 2012, we are launching a unique opportunity for a select group of painters take up residence in their own dedicated studio space within a landmark new arts complex and embark on a 12 month intensive programme of mentoring, dynamic group seminars, talks and lectures. Culminating in a group exhibition in London in 2013.

The course is designed to fulfil a back to basics and broad view of what we believe a solid painting course requires by creating an environment that parallels the studio practice of an independent artist, within the supportive structure of an intensive mentoring programme. In this studio context we expect to focus on the specific qualities an artist brings with a view to extending their own critical understanding of painting, and developing a high level of exchange and debate. Participants will be expected to work within this professional environment with commitment and a strong work ethic, as well as participating fully in a community-based studio.

Regular Turps staff painters and a wide array of visiting guest speakers will work closely with the group and individuals to maximize the opportunities through rigorous investigation of practice and context throughout the programme.

For more information visit www.turpsbanana.com

Online Correspondence Course for Painters
Call for Applications. Deadline 30 August 2012

The online correspondence course is an innovative new project giving painters access to critical perspectives and challenging insights into their own practice, wherever they are, over a twelve-month period.

Participants will engage in a two way process, during which time they will present works via an online folder and in turn receive feedback at regular intervals from a dedicated mentor and the wider tutorial team at Turps Art School.

Visit www.turpsbanana.com for further details and the application procedure.