INTERVIEW WITH A PAST FREE RANGE EXHIBITOR // This month we have the much awaited 15th annual Free Range Shows. Since its inception in 2001, Free Range has become the number one platform and launch pad for the next crop of creatives to showcase their work to both the industry and the public. This year graduates of Art, Design, Fashion, Photography, Interior Design, and Architecture will be exhibiting from the 5th June to the 14th July. We caught up with Zoe Maslen, a past graduate exhibitor, and chatted about how Free Range has helped propel her into a successful arts career. Q: What have you been up to since exhibiting at Free Range? A: At my free range exhibition I met and engaged in conversation with as many people as I could, and this is where I met my current employer. I met the creative director of Acrylicize, an art consultancy and design studio in front of my work. We engaged cards and I managed to organise an internship with them which developed into a position for me, creative support. I then managed after six months in the company to become employed permanently as the studio manager and creative, which means I spend half my time coming up with ideas and concepts for art installations and pieces for clients and the other half of my time managing the running of the studio and accounts. Q: How did you benefit from exhibiting at Free Range? A: I benefitted from free range much more than just getting a job out of it. The process of organising it was separate from university so it already took skills we were learning and encouraged us to use them for ourselves, not just to tick boxes for a degree. It pushes you to stand on our own two feet and see the impact of your actions. The organizational skills you acquire from this exhibition will benefit you as a candidate for jobs, it develops your social skills and confidence and most of all gets your name out there. Q: What qualities and skills do you think are important for life as an arts graduate? A: Being flexible and unselfish. If you don't look at the world like it owes you then people appreciate your efforts as genuine. Eventually putting the hard work in will come around and reward you even if that means putting yourself out for others and doing lots of unpaid work. See every connection you make as beneficial, not as pointless because you haven't gained any immediate results. Keeping every door open may cause a draft but you can't get through closed doors. For more information on the shows, visit http://www.free-range.org.uk/ or pop into the Truman Events Department and pick up a FR15 Catalogue! FASHION EAST // 12TH + 15TH JUNE // Coming up this month we have two incredible Fashion East events. TOPMAN and Fashion East’s ground breaking support scheme MAN will showcase the best emerging menswear talent at London Collections Men on June 12th. The show will mark MAN’s 10 year anniversary since kick-starting London’s now thriving menswear scene back in 2005. On the 15th of June, Fashion East will showcase the work of emerging menswear designers Grace Wales Bonner and Charles Jeffrey. Bonner is returning to Fashion East following her impressive debut in January, and Jeffrey is a talented newcomer, recently graduated from Central St Martin. Fashion East is a non-profit initiative established in 2000 by Lulu Kennedy and The Old Truman Brewery to nurture and showcase emerging designers through the early stages of their career. Fashion East is credited with kick-starting the careers of some of the UK’s top talent including: Gareth Pugh, Jonathan Saunders, Roksanda Ilincic, House of Holland, and Meadham Kirchhoff. TRADER OF THE MONTH // INSTALENS // BACKYARD MARKET (SATURDAY) & SUNDAY UPMARKET // "A magnetic lens collection for ALL phones (yes, even yours)". The instaLens journey started in early 2014 with a simple premise: to allow each and every individual capture beautiful moments and share them in even more beautiful ways. Since then, they have generated their own photographic revolution; a quest to turn the ordinary mobile phone into a device to rival a professional camera and release the inner photographer in every individual. And that is precisely what they did. They are available and being sold in Truman’s very own Saturday Backyard Market and Sunday Upmarket. HOUSE OF PERONI // THE BOILER HOUSE // 14TH MAY - 10TH JUNE // In its final weeks, you don’t want to miss your chance for an Italian adventure in the heart of East London. Experience fine Italian dining and let Michelin-starred Accursio Craparo takes you on a wonderful journey through the daily rhythm of the Italian piazza; from early morning birdsong, to evening aperitivo. Come along and enjoy a Sicilian inspired cocktail or a coffee in the beautiful orange and lemon tree garden. For more information and tickets, please visit: https://thehouseofperoni.com/events/ ROUGH TRADE EAST // IN STORE GIGS // Among the incredible in-store events happening this month at Rough Trade, PINS will be taking the stage on the Monday the 8th of June to celebrate the release of their new album "Wild Nights". A Manchester all-female four-piece with already one successful album (Girls Like Us) behind them, they are definitely a group to watch. Speaking about their new album, PINS said "Wild Nights is a diary, complete with confessions and secrets - the album is a mixture of emotions." Also playing on the 10th of June is FFS – who knew that the Glasgow based quartet Franz Ferdinand and the Los Angeles duo Sparks would make such an incredible collaboration? The joint album created by FFS – titled FFS – is set to be the strongest albums of either bands’ career. To attend either of these in store events, or to look at the full list of the events, follow this link through to the Rough Trade page and buy your ticket: http://www.roughtrade.com/events/2015/6/1356 ART CAR BOOT SALE // BRICK LANE YARD // 14TH JUNE 12PM - 6PM // An exciting one day event when famous artists make special works just for the day and flog them direct to the public from their car boots in an atmosphere of fun, frivolity and serious art bargains! New for 2015 is Richard Strange's Cabaret Futura! To see a full list of the artist attending and flogging, visit: http://www.artcarbootfair.com/artists BLACK SPACE - WHIPLASH // 11 - 12 DRAY WALK // 14TH JUNE 8.30PM // Like insane drumming skills? Like over achievers and pushy teachers? Then you don’t want to Black Space’s screening of the Oscar winning Whiplash on the 14th of June. Black Space is the place for unplugged gigs, stripped back sounds, subtle styling, and great company – for more information on their upcoming events and tickets, visit http://www.lynxblackspace.com MANMADE // F BLOCK G4 & G5 // 12TH - 13TH JUNE // Manmade is an event conceived by textile designer Sam Wingate (Mr Wingate). Manmade will include: A marketplace showcasing male makers & artists., talks by inspirational designers, making workshops, live art, the Rhythm Parlour barber & beard trims, craft beer bar, Crafty Fox DJs and street food by French & Grace. So come along and join us for Manmade, an event to celebrate the lesser-spotted male makers, brought to you by Crafty Fox Market, Etsy and Mr Wingate. DF MEXICO // DF Mexico offers fantastic authentic New York - style Mexican fast food at even better prices making it a great place to go for a quick lunch or for making more of a night of it with DFROZEN Margaritas or choice of their refreshing selection of Mexican beers. The menu caters for all, ranging from dishes such as sloppy pork pibil tortas with smashed avocado, tacos with pasilla chilli-rubbed chicken, or steak burritos with chipotle salsa. There are also amazing veggie options, with a vegetarian version of the burrito and taco and also the delectable ancho mushrooms; roasted mushrooms and ancho chilli, sweet onions and sour cream among other delicacies. ROUGH TRADE CROSSTOWN DOUGHNUTS // Rough Trade is best known for being the hub of cool music spanning over vinyl, CD and much more including cool gigs for free. But you can also grab amazing bites to eat at Rough Trade, from fully stacked sandwiches to amazing coffee. One highlight which, when on special promotion, comes with one free freshly brewed coffee is the London-based artisan doughnut concept Crosstown Doughnuts. These sumptuous doughnuts are a treat to be enjoyed at any time, especially when accompanied with a free hot cup of coffee. 93 FEET EAST // KALEIDOSCROPE // 7TH JUNE // This month at 93 Feet East, come enjoy Kaleidoscope on Sunday the 7th June! It’s a free daytime party featuring some incredible artists, and with the weather set to be lovely this weekend, there’s no reason not to come along! Check the image to find out who is going to be there and visit Facebook for more information To see what’s going on at 93 Feet East this month, follow this link. CAFE 1001 // EVENING SESSIONS // 17TH JUNE // As part of Café 1001's Evening Sessions this June, a new face will be joining the regulars. Charlie Hole will be playing on Wednesday the 17th of June, 6-8pm. In 2013 Charlie released his first album entitled "The Joy of a Caged Bird", produced by multi- platinum-selling writer-producer, Jim Cregan. Spend a relaxed evening listening to Charlie’s smooth sounds. Keep up to date with all the other Evening Sessions and what’s going on at Café 1001 by clicking here. BIG CHILL // MR STRUTT & GROOVE CENTRAL 25TH JUNE // Fancy a dance through the past? At Big Chill on the 25th of June Mr Strutt and Groove Central are taking over for a night filled with “vinyl only” tracks – from the smooth jazz soul of the 60s and the Funk Disco of the 70s, all the way through to the 80s anthems, there is something for everyone. Free entry all night, doors open at 7pm, and it’ll be rocking through to Midnight. To see what’s going on at Big Chill this month, follow this link. CORBET PLACE // EVENTS // THURSDAY - SUNDAY // If you’re stuck for what to do at the weekends, why not come down to Corbet Place – with a great outdoor seating area, it’s the perfect place to grab a drink and chill out with friends (the summer is on its way!) While you’re visiting, make sure you take a look at the beautiful new art piece by Joram Roukes on the wall outside. The painting is a representation of his love for his dog Vincent, and a girl called Nurhayat. For more on the events held at Corbet Place, visit their Facebook page. VERSUS VERSACE LAUNCH PARTY // F BLOCK ROOFTOP // 14TH MAY // Donatella Verrsace was in town on Thursday 14thMay for the launch of the first Versus collection. Launched in 1989, Versus is the sister label to Italian fashion house Versace and has seen Christopher Kane and J.W. Anderson design past collection. There to oversee the success of the launch was Donatella Versace herself, looking as fashionable as ever, wearing a black mini dress, the blonde style icon donned her trademark dark-lidded eye shadow as she wore a pair of fishnet tights with knee high boots. Other guests in attendance included Pop Star FEMME, Bip Ling, Alexis Knoxx, Doina Ciobanu, Tigerlily Taylor and Kara Rose Marshall; Nothing But Thieves and ZIBRA performed while Roman Kemp spun tracks. The launch party took place on Truman’s vey own rooftop space within trendy indoor spots as well as outdoor spaces with incredible views overlooking the great expanse of London town in all its bountiful glory. The star studied event launched the new label with great success leaving a star guestlist suitably happy with a good nightout in the coolest spot to be! www.trumanbrewery.com Phone: +44 7770 6100 Events Office: events@trumanbrewery.com Estates Department: estates@trumanbrewery.com Press Inquiries: press@trumanbrewery.com Media, Online & Social: digital@trumanbrewery.com 91 Brick Lane, London, E1 6QL Click here to unsubscribe