Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to some FAQs about The Falmouth Convention.
Who is organising The Falmouth Convention?
The Convention has been developed as a collaboration between University College Falmouth, ProjectBase and Tate St Ives. It is convened by the independent curator Teresa Gleadowe, coordinated by ProjectBase, hosted by University College Falmouth and supported by Arts Council England, South West. See About for further information.
Who will attend The Falmouth Convention?
The Falmouth Convention is aimed especially at artists, curators of contemporary art, writers, arts policy makers, commissioning agencies, producers, researchers, and art students.
Several of the field trips will involve experts from other fields and disciplines.
Some evening events will be open to a wider public.
What does it cost?
The standard Convention fee is £100. There are a limited number of concessionary places for artists and students at £40. See Booking for further details.
What is included in the Convention fee?
The Convention fee covers:
Thursday 20 May: keynote by Lucy Lippard
Friday 21 May: all-day participation in one of the six field trips; evening private view of Lily van der Stokker exhibition at Tate St Ives
Saturday 22 May: all-day conference session; special evening screening event at the Poly
Sunday 23 May: conference session (morning only)
Hospitality will include:
Friday 21 May: afternoon cream tea, supper at Tate St Ives
Saturday 22 May: coffee and lunch
Sunday 23 May: coffee and a packed lunch at close
Access to the Convention Bar at Falmouth Townhouse
Please note: accommodation and travel are not included in the Convention fee.
Can I buy a day ticket for The Falmouth Convention?
There is only one ticket for The Falmouth Convention. The Convention fee covers the keynote speech on Thursday 20 May, a field trip on Friday 21 May, the conference on Saturday 22 May and on the morning of Sunday 23 May, and admission to special evening events.
What equipment do I need to bring for the field trips?
Most field trips will involve walking, some including cliff paths and uneven terrain. Field Trip 2 is a boat trip.
Appropriate clothing is likely to include: warm layers (especially if your field trip involves a boat passage), waterproofs and walking shoes or boots. The weather in May is unpredictable, but we hope for some sun, in which case you will need sun protection. Some field trips will involve more walking than others, but all will include time spent out of doors. We shall provide advance information on modes of travel for each field trip.
How do I choose a field trip?
Once bookings are completed we shall write to all delegates with further detail about all the field trips and ask you to register your preferences, telling us of any special research interests to which they may relate. We cannot guarantee to match first choices in every case, but we are confident that all the field trips will be great.
How do I get to Falmouth?
The simplest way to travel to Falmouth is by train, changing at Truro for the Falmouth branch line, but there are also flights to Newquay. For further details see Travel.
Will I need a car to get around?
You should not need a car if you are staying in Falmouth.
Return transport to the Lucy Lippard keynote on Thursday 20 May, on University College Falmouth’s Tremough Campus, will be provided from a location in Falmouth to be announced.
On Friday 21 May return transport will be provided from Falmouth for all field trips.
The conference venues and places of interest, as well as a good range of places to eat, are within walking distance.
Maps will be provided in conference packs.
Please contact us at [email protected] if you have any specific access questions.