Based at the University of Bath, ICIA presents a public arts programme curated around an annual theme. The season includes visual arts, theatre, dance and music with an interdisciplinary emphasis, including exhibitions, films, discussions, practical workshops and classes. As an academic research centre, ICIA commissions and supports new arts projects, residencies, training opportunities, seminars and symposia exploring interdisciplinary arts practice.
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Book Now for Roots Replanted New Season Booking opens 6 September. New brochure [PDF] and website in early September. |
Theme for 2010:
Over the coming year ICIA prepares for its new home in the University’s Arts Complex. With this in mind, our season takes the place of work as its theme, featuring artists who explore the workplace and the part work plays in our lives.
Films about ICIA and its commissioned work:
- See two new films about ICIA's work with artists and students.
- If you have missed ICIA's Autumn 09 commission of Speeches, a public performance project by internationally celebrated performance company Lone Twin, check out the films of the speeches.
University associated Arts Organisations:
Students Union -- arts societies -- Holburne Museum of Art (located in Bath - closed for re-development)
What's on
>> Dance >>
Henri Oguike Dance Company - Butterfly Dreaming tour
Henri Oguike, one of the UK’s most inventive choreographers, returns to ICIA with a stunning new triple bill and a hand-picked quintet of world-class dancers.
13 Nov - Full details
>> Film >>
Trace of Stones (15) - Spur der Steine
It took the reunification of Germany to end a 25 year Communist ban on this film, due to its 'anti-socialist' message. Revealing the intricate workings of East German life, Trace of Stones is now regarded as one of the most important films produced by DEFA, the state-owned film studio.
27 Oct - Full details
>> Music >>
Singularities: Baluji Shrivastav - Sitar
One of the great sitar players to emerge from India, Baluji Shrivastav is undoubtedly one of the UK’s foremost classical Indian musicians.
14 Oct - Full details
>> Theatre >>
ROOTS - replanted - Kilter
Booking opens Monday 2 August
Following its hit success and rave reviews at last year's Fringe Festival - Kilter takes Roots on tour to four sites across Bath, Bristol and beyond. Elope to the allotment for a gentle journey down the bean-rows to investigate food-secuirty in the fast approaching post-oil world.
9 Sep - 12 Sep
16 Sep - 19 Sep
23 Sep - 26 Sep - Full details
What's on - Student Events
>> Music >>
Freshers' Concert - Choral & Orchestral Society
An informal evening showcasing the talents of the Choral and Orchestral Society.
3 Oct - Full details
>> Theatre >>
Epilogue - Bath University Student Musicals Society
An original show, written, directed and performed by members of Bath University Student Musicals Society.
7 Oct - 9 Oct - Full details
