The Tate Collective Producers have teamed up with Aspire to host a modern take on the classic British fete. Celebrating the acquisition of one of John Constable’s most recognised works, Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows 1831, the fete will explore a variety of modern responses through sound, film, workshops and more to one of the most significant recent additions to the nations collection.
PERFORMANCE
Carleen de Sozer X Tate Collective Producers X Salisbury Museum’s Young Producers
Clore Gardens
14.00–18.00
Widely regarded as one of London’s most skilled and diverse aerosol and airbrush artists, Carleen de Sozer is collaborating on a spray-painting performance with the Tate Collective Producers and Salisbury Museum’s Young Producers.
Octavia Poets
Clore Courtyard and Extension
15.00–17.00
Octavia is a Poetry Collective for Womxn of Colour founded by poet, Rachel Long. Join for bespoke poems in response to Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows.
WORKSHOP
Words, Strings, Streams, Lines …
Clore Courtyard
14.00–18.00
Interact and contribute to the Feminist Library’s bunting installation celebrating feminist writing, herstories and activism. The installation will be accompanied by zines and magazines from the library’s archive.
Frenemy Collage
Turner Gallery
14.00–18.00
Public spats between rival artists are nothing new. John Constable was throwing shade at another famous British artist, JMW Turner, over 180 years ago, dissing his work as just a load of 'steam and light'. Join us to create a collage exploring artistic rivalry.
Playing Up
Playing Up is a game for kids and adults to play together. Join a playful, hands-on introduction to live art that encourages children’s creativity, confidence and imagination.
EXPLORE
Rainbow Raffle
14.00–17.00 (draw at 17.00)
You can’t have a Fete without a raffle. Get your free ticket from the stall to win a variety of prizes representing the rainbow in Constable’s famous work.
Under a Cloud (sound work, 10 mins, looped)
Constable Room
14.00–18.00
What might Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows sound like? Take a sonic journey around modern day Salisbury through the ears and experiences of young people. Made in collaboration with Tate Collective Producers, Salisbury Museum Young Producers and Falling Tree.
Fire and Water: Turner and Constable in the Royal Academy 1831
Turner Galleries
14.00–18.00
Fire and Water marks the return of John Constable’s Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows to Tate and the end of its national tour through the Aspire programme. A chance to see this iconic painting and explore the rivalry between Turner and Constable.
MUSIC
Reprezent Radio Presents …
14.00–18.00
Reprezent Radio regulars Soul Surge bring a mix of soulful jazz and hip hop-soul.
FILM
Re-framing Constable
Clore Auditorium
14.00–18.00
Constable's painting Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows has recently been given a brand-new shiny gold frame. As this masterpiece is so large, expensive and important it needed a bespoke frame. Tate’s frames conservation expert Adrian Moore had to build it from scratch! The Tate Collective Producers went to interview him to find out how he did it
EAT AND DRINK
Grab a hot dog, ice cream or a drink from the Fete at Tate food stand and bar. Vegan and vegetarian options available. Last orders at 17.30.
This project has been made possible through the Aspire programme. Aspire is a partnership programme enabling audiences of all ages to enjoy and learn more bout the work of John Constable by touring Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows 1831 across the UK. Aspire is supported by Art Fund, and by National Lottery players through the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
