Ruby Slippers supports Galvanize Sheffield 2011


Here at Ruby Slippers we are currently delivering the PR activity to support Galvanize Sheffield, a festival of contemporary metalwork taking place in Sheffield from 24 March - 24 April 2011 – and it is already causing quite a stir.

The festival showcases a wealth of stunning and thought provoking objects featured in exhibitions, workshops and tours happening across the city. 


Galvanize Sheffield is here to show that Sheffield is home to some of the finest Silversmiths and metalworkers in the UK. The city is a hub for talent, design and creativity and the spotlight is firmly on Sheffield and the future of metalworking innovation.

Now in its fourth year, the festival is a month-long celebration of metalwork. It will provide opportunities to explore Sheffield’s rich industrial heritage and tread a well worn path around some of the most industrial corners of the city. We also get to explore the latest design innovations, as Galvanize showcases some the most practical products through to the most intricate and indulgent treasures.
There are many exhibitions taking place over the city: 
Beneath the Skin at Sheffield Institute of Arts Gallery displays precious objects and reveals their story from conception to realisation. 


Sheffield’s civic relationship with metal is demonstrated with exhibits and pieces in the Town Hall collection – the Graduate Commission has just been revealed.... see some of the coverage in The Star here.... it is a new drinking cup which will be used at ceremonial occasions as an ice-breaker and conversation starter. Below is 'Organism' by Junko Mori exhibited at Interchange Talk, Butcher Works Gallery.


In the Winter Garden you will be bedazzled by Darren Richardson’s festival commission, a bench made from spectacular steel spheres. 



There is an exhibition of photography charting the industrial process at Bank Street Arts and in the Crucible foyer, showing work of Sheffield born fashion designer Johanna O’Hagan.

Galvanise tours, talks and workshops are well under way (many already sold out) but there are plenty more that you can get involved with ....

Explore the heart of the formal industrial Sheffield and the old metalworking industry with a guided walk around Kelham Island. Enjoy a quintessentially English afternoon tea at the Silversmith’s Tea Party. Women of Steel event at The Milestone in Sheffield and meet women silversmiths leading the way in metal work and jewellery. You can also try silver etching, jewellery making and an our overall favourite create your very own silver spoon.

Sheffield is sparked up and all set to show how the city is leading the way in metal design and innovation. 

For more information about the festival or any media enquiries please contact Nichola Atherton at Ruby Slippers on nichola@rubyslippers.co.uk

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